Destinations
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Beaches
01Red Beach
Framed by towering red volcanic cliffs near Akrotiri, the Red Beach is one of the most striking and photographed beaches in Santorini, reachable by a short walk and easily explored with your rental car.
Framed by towering red volcanic cliffs near Akrotiri, the Red Beach is one of the most striking and photographed beaches in Santorini, reachable by a short walk and easily explored with your rental car.
02Perissa Beach
A long stretch of black volcanic sand on the southeast coast of Santorini, lined with tavernas, beach bars and water sports — a favourite for a full day by the sea.
A long stretch of black volcanic sand on the southeast coast of Santorini, lined with tavernas, beach bars and water sports — a favourite for a full day by the sea.
03Kamari Beach
A popular organised black-sand beach below the imposing rock of Mesa Vouno, ideal for swimming, sunbathing and seaside dining.
A popular organised black-sand beach below the imposing rock of Mesa Vouno, ideal for swimming, sunbathing and seaside dining.
04Perivolos Beach
An extension of Perissa, famous for its stylish beach bars, soft black sand and lively summer atmosphere — the heart of the island's beach scene.
An extension of Perissa, famous for its stylish beach bars, soft black sand and lively summer atmosphere — the heart of the island's beach scene.
05Vlychada Beach
A unique beach with moon-like sculpted cliffs and a relaxed yacht marina, perfect for a quieter and more dramatic escape.
A unique beach with moon-like sculpted cliffs and a relaxed yacht marina, perfect for a quieter and more dramatic escape.
06White Beach
A secluded cove near the Red Beach, accessible by boat or a scenic coastal path, surrounded by pale cliffs and crystal-clear water.
A secluded cove near the Red Beach, accessible by boat or a scenic coastal path, surrounded by pale cliffs and crystal-clear water.
Villages
01Oia
The most iconic village in Santorini, with blue-domed churches, whitewashed houses and the world-famous sunset over the caldera.
The most iconic village in Santorini, with blue-domed churches, whitewashed houses and the world-famous sunset over the caldera.
02Fira
Santorini's clifftop capital, with breathtaking caldera views, the cable car down to the old port and vibrant streets full of shops and cafés.
Santorini's clifftop capital, with breathtaking caldera views, the cable car down to the old port and vibrant streets full of shops and cafés.
03Imerovigli
Known as the "balcony of the Aegean", this peaceful clifftop village offers the highest and most romantic caldera views on the island.
Known as the "balcony of the Aegean", this peaceful clifftop village offers the highest and most romantic caldera views on the island.
04Pyrgos
A beautiful traditional village built around a medieval castle, with panoramic views across the whole of Santorini.
A beautiful traditional village built around a medieval castle, with panoramic views across the whole of Santorini.
05Megalochori
A charming, vine-shaded village full of historic mansions, wineries and authentic Cycladic character.
A charming, vine-shaded village full of historic mansions, wineries and authentic Cycladic character.
06Emporio
Santorini's largest traditional village, with a maze of whitewashed alleys, windmills and a well-preserved medieval Kasteli.
Santorini's largest traditional village, with a maze of whitewashed alleys, windmills and a well-preserved medieval Kasteli.
Landmarks & Attractions
01Akrotiri Archaeological Site
The remarkably preserved Bronze Age city buried by a volcanic eruption — often called the "Greek Pompeii" — a fascinating glimpse into ancient Minoan life.
The remarkably preserved Bronze Age city buried by a volcanic eruption — often called the "Greek Pompeii" — a fascinating glimpse into ancient Minoan life.
02Ancient Thera
Ancient ruins on the rocky ridge of Mesa Vouno, with panoramic views over Kamari and Perissa beaches below.
Ancient ruins on the rocky ridge of Mesa Vouno, with panoramic views over Kamari and Perissa beaches below.
03Skaros Rock
A dramatic rocky headland near Imerovigli, once a medieval castle, offering spectacular caldera views for those who hike out to it.
A dramatic rocky headland near Imerovigli, once a medieval castle, offering spectacular caldera views for those who hike out to it.
04Profitis Ilias
The highest point of Santorini, home to a historic monastery and sweeping 360° views across the entire island.
The highest point of Santorini, home to a historic monastery and sweeping 360° views across the entire island.
05Santo Wines
A clifftop winery offering Assyrtiko tastings with the best caldera and volcano views on the island — a must-visit at sunset.
A clifftop winery offering Assyrtiko tastings with the best caldera and volcano views on the island — a must-visit at sunset.
06Volcano & Hot Springs
Take a boat trip to the active volcanic islets of Nea Kameni and swim in the warm sulphur springs of the caldera.
Take a boat trip to the active volcanic islets of Nea Kameni and swim in the warm sulphur springs of the caldera.