Destination
Santorini, Greece
White villages hang over a flooded volcanic caldera, with sunset terraces, black beaches and vineyards grown in ash.
Trips to Santorini from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | avoid |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | avoid |
| December | avoid |
- July, August: Peak crowds, cruise-ship days in Oia and top prices
- September, October: Warm sea, grape harvest and thinner crowds
November, December, January, February, March: Most hotels, restaurants and ferry routes close for the winter
Where to stay in Santorini
- Oia: The blue domes, the sunset crowds and the most expensive cave hotels.
- Imerovigli: Highest point of the caldera, quieter with the same views.
- Fira: The capital: nightlife, shops and the cable car to the port.
- Firostefani: Caldera views a short walk from Fira at lower prices.
- Perissa / Kamari: Black-sand beaches on the flat east coast, family-friendly.
What to do in Santorini
- Watch the sunset from Oia or a caldera-edge terrace
- Hike the caldera path from Fira to Oia
- Sail to the volcano and hot springs
- Taste Assyrtiko wine at Santo Wines or Sigalas
- Explore the Bronze Age ruins at Akrotiri
- Swim at Red Beach and Perissa
Good to know
| Airports | Santorini (Thira) (JTR) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Europe/Athens |
| Kind of trip | island, romantic, beach, wine, nature |
Questions about Santorini
When is the best time to visit Santorini?
April, May, June, September and October. November, December, January, February, March: Most hotels, restaurants and ferry routes close for the winter
Do US citizens need a passport for Santorini?
Yes. Santorini is in Greece; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Santorini on the ground?
Santorini is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.