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Santorini

Plan two to three days: the caldera rim walk, a winery afternoon, ruins at Akrotiri and a beach day. We have mapped 2 sights, 1 activity and 3 outdoor spots here, each with a reason to go.

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Santorini, Greece
Places
10

2 See · 1 Do · 3 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 2 Drink

Curated routes
1

Greek Island Hop

Best season
May – Oct

from our route notes

Warmest month
August

27°C / 80°F avg high

Coolest month
January

14°C / 57°F avg high

Wettest month
January

about 96 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Santorini

10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

2 sights worth building a day around across Oia and Akrotiri.

  • Oia in SantoriniPhoto: TomasEE · CC BY 3.0
    See

    Oia

    Clifftop village of blue domes, famous for its caldera sunset.

    Tip Watch sunset from a quieter spot away from the castle.

    • Oia
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • Sunset
  • Akrotiri Archaeological Site in SantoriniPhoto: Γιάννης Τσάκαλος · Google
    See

    Akrotiri Archaeological Site

    Bronze Age town preserved under volcanic ash, covered by a roof.

    • Akrotiri
    • $$
    • 75 min
    • Morning

Do

1 activity for when the group wants to do more than look in Caldera.

  • Fira to Oia hike in SantoriniPhoto: Macy · Google
    Do

    Fira to Oia hike

    10 km walk along the caldera rim through Firostefani and Imerovigli.

    Tip Start early; there is little shade.

    • Caldera
    • Free
    • 3.5 hr
    • Early morning

Outdoors

3 outdoor spots for fresh air across Oia, Akrotiri and Perissa. 2 of them are free.

  • Ammoudi Bay in SantoriniPhoto: Ammoudi Bay · Google
    Outdoors

    Ammoudi Bay

    Small fishing port below Oia with fish tavernas and swimming off the rocks.

    • Oia
    • Free
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon
  • Red Beach in SantoriniPhoto: Rt44 · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Outdoors

    Red Beach

    Red volcanic cliffs over a small beach near Akrotiri.

    Tip Check for closures; rockfall sometimes shuts the path.

    • Akrotiri
    • Free
    • 45 min
  • Perissa Beach in SantoriniPhoto: Thodwris P. · Google
    Outdoors

    Perissa Beach

    Long black-sand beach with sunbeds and tavernas.

    • Perissa
    • $
    • 3 hr

Eat

Where we would book a table in Santorini across Oia and Exo Gonia.

  • Ammoudi Fish Tavern in SantoriniPhoto: Ammoudi Fish Tavern · Google
    Eat

    Ammoudi Fish Tavern

    Waterside fish tavern at the foot of Oia's cliffs.

    Tip Book a table by the water for sunset.

    • Oia
    • $$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Dinner
  • Metaxi Mas in SantoriniPhoto: Jarosław Łucki · Google
    Eat

    Metaxi Mas

    Popular inland taverna with Cretan and Santorinian dishes.

    Tip Reserve ahead.

    • Exo Gonia
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Dinner

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Santorini across Pyrgos and Oia.

  • Santo Wines in SantoriniPhoto: Helena · Google
    Drink

    Santo Wines

    Cooperative winery with a terrace over the caldera, pouring Assyrtiko.

    Tip Go late afternoon for sunset tastings.

    • Pyrgos
    • $$
    • 75 min
    • Sunset
  • Domaine Sigalas in SantoriniPhoto: Pat S · Google
    Drink

    Domaine Sigalas

    Family winery near Oia known for Assyrtiko and Vinsanto.

    • Oia
    • $$$
    • 75 min
    • Afternoon

How to fit Santorini into a trip

Santorini is stop 4 of 4 on our Greek Island Hop route. Follow it as-is or lift Santorini into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Santorini month by month

Average daily highs run from 14°C / 57°F in January to 27°C / 80°F in August. January is the wettest month, with about 96 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Santorini weather and the best time to visit →

Near Santorini

4 other destinations from our guides within about 250 km (155 mi), measured in a straight line.

Santorini questions, answered

How many days do you need in Santorini?

Our route notes suggest 2–3 days in Santorini. On our Greek Island Hop route it is stop 4 of 4 in a 9-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 18 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Santorini best known for?

Plan two to three days: the caldera rim walk, a winery afternoon, ruins at Akrotiri and a beach day. Standouts on our list: Oia (Clifftop village of blue domes, famous for its caldera sunset); Akrotiri Archaeological Site (Bronze Age town preserved under volcanic ash, covered by a roof); Ammoudi Bay (Small fishing port below Oia with fish tavernas and swimming off the rocks).

When is the best time to visit Santorini?

Our Greek Island Hop route is best May – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in August (27°C / 80°F), the coolest in January (14°C / 57°F) and the most rain in January (about 96 mm).

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Start with Fira to Oia hike, Oia, Ammoudi Bay, Akrotiri Archaeological Site and Red Beach. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 2 sights, 1 activity, 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 bars & cafés.

Where should a group eat in Santorini?

Our picks: Ammoudi Fish Tavern (Oia); Metaxi Mas (Exo Gonia). Book a table by the water for sunset (Ammoudi Fish Tavern).

What is near Santorini?

The closest destinations in our guides are Naxos (about 79 km / 49 mi), Mykonos (about 118 km / 73 mi) and Athens (about 234 km / 146 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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