Santorini is probably the most famous greek island with millions of tourists every year and hundreds of things to see and do. But it can also feel like a tourist trap if you don’t really know where to go in Santorini and how to find the best places to eat. There is definitely more to the island than just a sunset in Oia or shopping at Fira. My handpicked guides and reviews will give you all the tools you need for a perfect trip to Santorini.
Make sure you also visit my other travel blogs and guides: Mykonos Travel Guide and Crete Travel Guide
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🛏️ Santorini Hotels
- Best Hotels in Santorini >
(these are simply the most impressive) - Best Villas in Santorini >
(these can fit more than 6 people) - Best Honeymoon Hotels in Santorini >
(they all have the romantic factor) - Best Budget Hotels in Santorini >
(all very decent and clean) - Best Beach Hotels in Santorini >
(perfect for families and seniors, but no views) - Best Private Pools in Santorini >
(some of the most impressive in the world) - Best Hotels in Fira >
(Fira is the capital of the island and transport hub) - Best Hotels in Oia >
(Oia is considered the most romantic of all towns) - Best Hotels in Imerovigli >
(Imerovigli is the less known town but equally beautiful with amazing new hotels) - Best Airbnb in Santorini >
(but bear in mind all of those and even more are on Booking.com) - Best Cave Hotels in Santorini >
(these are the most impressive and most romantic hotels on the island)
🗺️ Santorini How To’s
- Where To Stay in Santorini >
The area you stay on the island can make or break your holidays - Best Time to Visit Santorini >
Not every month of the year is the same - Things to Know Before Planning A Trip To Santorini >
ATMs, credits cards, supermarkets and other useful info for the island - How Many Days Do You Really Need in Santorini >
Would 3 days be enough or you need more than a week? - How To Get From Athens To Santorini >
Everything you need to know about ferries and planes - How To Get From Mykonos To Santorini >
The 2 most famous greek islands are actually well connected - How To Get From Crete to Santorini >
Crete is very close to Santorini and a daytrip is possible - How To Get Around in Santorini >
All you need to know about buses, quads, care rentals, taxis etc - Mykonos vs Santorini >
The greek island comparison battle (best hotels, restaurants and which one is for whom) - 24hrs in Santorini >
What you should see and do if you only have 1 day in Santorini - Santorini Bus Schedule >
Buses are cheap and reliable on the island - Santorini in the Winter: What to Expect >
Santorini is a very different place between November-April - Santorini Weather per month >
It’s not always sunny and warm… - Santorini in September: What to Expect >
September is probably the best month to visit Santorini weather-wise - Santorini in October: What to Expect >
October is the last month of the high season and it’s ideal if you want to avoid the tourist masses or the cruise ships
🏖️ Things To Do in Santorini
- Best Things To Do in Santorini >
32 really unique things you can do while on the island - Best Wineries in Santorini >
Wine tasting is by far one of the best things you can do on the island - Best Restaurants in Santorini >
These are some of the most impressive restaurants in Europe - Most Romantic Restaurants in Santorini >
Dinners overlooking the sea and the volcano. Nothing beats that… - Best Sunset Cruises in Santorini >
A volcano cruise can easily be the highlight of your trip - Best Greek Islands Near Santorini >
You can do some great daytrips having Santorini as your base - Best Nightlife in Santorini >
The island is not only about honeymooners and you will be missing a lot if you don’t visit these awesome clubs and bars - Best Beach Clubs in Santorini >
This is a handy list of the best beach clubs and beach bars you can find on the island with Google Maps directions and their Instagram pages - Best Tours in Santorini >
There are hundreds of unique tours you can easily book online - Best Santorini Beaches >
Santorini is not famous for its beaches but their volcanic pebbles make them very unique - Best Local Foods in Santorini >
The island has a large selection of amazing local produce of meditteranean delicacies - Greek Easter in Santorini >
Easter on a greek island is a unique experience that you definitely have to live once.
But…there is more to Greece than just Santorini, so make sure you check my other travel blogs:
- Crete Travel Blog: all you need to know about the largest island in Greece and one of the biggest in the world
- Mykonos Travel Blog: all you need to know about the island with the most amazing beaches in Greece
- Athens Travel Guide: the capital of Greece is a foodie’s and culture lovers’ paradise
- Other destinations in Greece: less known greek islands and destinations to avoid the tourist traps
