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SANTORINI

Are you planning a trip to Santorini in Greece and not sure what to do when you get there? This guide will give you some inspiration on the best things to do on the island of Santorini and we’ve put together a list of the best 7 things you must see when you visit.

1. PYRGOS

This is actually our favourite part of Santorini. Set on top of a hill leading to incredible views across the island. From our experience it is not so busy with tourists and offers a fantastic spot for sunset. It is a very traditional Santorini village on a smaller scale than somewhere like Oia. It is easily reached by the bus service and also has some fantastic restaurants.

2. OIA

Brave the crowds and watch the sunset from Oia. It is in the north of the Island and over looks the Caldera. It is the town you have most likely seen in photos and is insanely beautiful. That does come with a cost though and the hordes of people around sunset time can be suffocating. The queues for the bus can also be pretty intense and sometimes feels like you have just left a football match. The effort is worth it though when you watch the horizon glow golden and witness what is considered the best sunset in the world.

We would suggest arriving earlier in the morning to explore the beautiful streets of Oia all to your self.

3. FIRA

From great restaurants, transport links and beautiful hotels, Fira is the centre of the island and the main hub. Its main street is closed to traffic at night time and you can safely explore the shops and restaurants without avoiding the cars and bikes.

4. ANCIENT RUINS & ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES

Santorini has a long history and you can see that in the historic sites. Akrotiri is the ruins of a prehistoric village dating back to the Bronze Age and was destroyed by the massive Minoan eruption that created Santorini today and is one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. The volcanic caldera which is the huge underwater crater that surrounds the island was formed by this eruption and is what created the dramatic cliffs that are the what Santorini is famous for.

5. CALDERA BOAT TOURS

Catch a sunset boat cruise out into the caldera, or a boat tour to the volcanic hot springs. There are also other tours that can take you to beaches such as red and white beach. Or maybe even a fishing tour on a traditional wooden boat where you could eat fresh fish.

6. PROFITIS ILIAS

At almost 800 meters it is the highest point of Santorini. Visit the monastery the sits at the top of the mountain and marvel at the views of the entire island. Be careful though as a young British couple died when they drove their ATV into a 200m ravine on the mountain.

7. PERÍSSA

Black Sand beach that is popular amongst tourists. Santorini is well-known for it’s beaches, however this is probably the biggest and most popular. The town itself has a great choice of restaurants and bars.