Santorini Blog

Late spring in March and April, as well as autumn from late September to November, are recommended. In high summer Santorini gets extremely crowded with cruise ships and day-trippers, especially in Oia and Fira.

A rental car or scooter is worth it for exploring the various villages, wineries and beaches at your own pace. Buses run between the main towns, but if you want flexibility, having your own vehicle is clearly an advantage.

With its white houses, blue-domed churches and spectacular sunset over the caldera, Oia is considered the postcard image of Greece. Crowds gather accordingly, especially at the well-known viewpoint by the castle ruins.

Yes, boat tours to the still-active volcano of Nea Kameni are among the most popular excursions on Santorini and can often be combined with a stop at the hot springs or a visit to the neighbouring island of Thirassia.

Somewhat. The famous towns like Oia or Fira sit on steep cliffs with lots of stairs and narrow lanes, which isn't always convenient with a stroller or small children. The flatter beaches in the south and east of the island are better suited for families.

Four to five days are enough to comfortably combine Fira, Oia, Akrotiri, the wineries and a beach day. If you also want to visit the volcano or Thirassia, plan for closer to a week.

Santorini is volcanic in origin and sits dramatically on the rim of a collapsed caldera, giving the island its unique cliffside look. On top of that come black and red lava beaches and well-known wine growing on volcanic soil.