{"id":599,"count":6,"description":"[island_name]Santorini[\/island_name]\r\n[hero_image]https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santorini-Blog-beste-Reisetipps-fuer-Urlaub-Griechenland.jpg[\/hero_image]\r\n[tagline]White cube houses, blue-domed churches and a breathtaking sunset: Santorini is arguably the most famous island in Greece, its villages perched along the rim of a volcanic caldera. Between the capital Fira, the picture-book village of Oia and the black beaches in the south, there's plenty to discover. On the Santorini blog by Greece Moments you'll find everything you need to know for your trip.[\/tagline]\r\n\r\n[steckbrief]\r\nLocation: Cyclades, southern Aegean\r\nCapital: Fira\r\nPopulation: ~17,400\r\nArea: 76.2 km\u00b2\r\nBest time to visit: March, April, and late September to November (summer is very crowded)\r\nAirport: Santorini (JTR)\r\n[\/steckbrief]\r\n\r\n[featured_id]54403[\/featured_id]\r\n[featured_text]From the hike between Fira and Oia to a trip out to the volcano of Nea Kameni: we show you the best highlights of Greece's dream island.[\/featured_text]\r\n\r\n[lead_ids]54395,52282,58552,54367[\/lead_ids]\r\n\r\n[map_url]https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/produkt\/santorini-map\/[\/map_url]\r\n[map_image]https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Santorini-Karte-Sehenswuerdigkeiten-Google-Maps.png[\/map_image]\r\n\r\n[grid_title]More destinations on Santorini[\/grid_title]\r\n\r\n[info_list]\r\nOia: Santorini's picture-book village\r\nThe Akrotiri peninsula\r\nHike along the caldera\r\nThe ancient city of Ancient Thera\r\nThe villages of Pyrgos and Emporio\r\nRed Sand Beach\r\nTrip to the volcano of Nea Kameni\r\nThe neighbouring island of Thirassia\r\n[\/info_list]\r\n[must_img_1]https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Santorini-Vulkan-Erdbeben-Griechenland-Gefahr-Urlaub.jpg[\/must_img_1]\r\n[must_img_2]https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/01\/Santorini-Red-Beach-Kokkini-Paralia-Kykladen.jpg[\/must_img_2]\r\n[must_img_3]https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Santorini-Fotospots-Oia-Blau-Weisse-Kirchen.jpg[\/must_img_3]\r\n\r\n[affiliate]\r\nbooking|Hotels|https:\/\/www.booking.com\/region\/gr\/santorini.en-gb.html?aid=1733645\r\ndiscovercars|Rent a car|https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/greece\/santorini?a_aid=GreeceMoments\r\nskyscanner|Flights|https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/2903017\/1027991\/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.de%2Ftransport%2Ffluge%2Fde%2Fjtr%2F%3Fadults%3D1%26adultsv2%3D1%26cabinclass%3Deconomy%26children%3D0%26childrenv2%3D%26destinationentityid%3D38308884%26inboundaltsenabled%3Dfalse%26infants%3D0%26originentityid%3D29475381%26outboundaltsenabled%3Dfalse%26preferdirects%3Dtrue%26preferflexible%3Dfalse%26ref%3Dhome%26rtn%3D0\r\nferryhopper|Ferries|https:\/\/www.ferryhopper.com\/en\/destinations\/greece\/santorini?aff_uid=grekmom\r\ngetyourguide|Tours & Tickets|https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/santorin-l753\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Santorini\r\n[\/affiliate]\r\n\r\n[hotels]\r\nSantorini Princess Spa Hotel|https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/santorini-princess-spa-hotel.en-gb.html?aid=1733645&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2|5-star hotel just outside Imerovigli, right on the caldera rim (Booking.com*)\r\nAbsolute Bliss|https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/absolute-bliss-imerovigli-santorini.en-gb.html?aid=1733645&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2|4-star hotel in Imerovigli with views of the sea and Oia (Booking.com*)\r\nSantorini Crystal Blue Boutique Hotel|https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/santorini-crystal-blue.en-gb.html?aid=1733645&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2|4-star boutique hotel right on Kamari Beach (Booking.com*)\r\n[\/hotels]\r\n[hotel_img_1]https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santorini-Princess-Spa-Hotel-Griechenland.jpg[\/hotel_img_1]\r\n[hotel_img_2]https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Absolute-Bliss-Santorini-Hotels.jpg[\/hotel_img_2]\r\n[hotel_img_3]https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santorini-Crystal-Blue-Boutique-Hotel.jpg[\/hotel_img_3]\r\n\r\n[faq_title]Frequently asked questions about Santorini[\/faq_title]\r\n[faq]\r\nWhen is the best time to visit Santorini?|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.\r\nDo you need a rental car on Santorini?|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.\r\nWhy is Oia so famous?|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.\r\nIs a trip to the volcano of Nea Kameni worth it?|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.\r\nIs Santorini a good choice for families with children?|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.\r\nHow many days should you plan for Santorini?|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.\r\nWhat sets Santorini apart from other Cycladic islands?|Santorini is volcanic in origin and sits dramatically on the rim of a collapsed caldera, giving the island its unique cliffside look. 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