20 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN SANTORINI

Santorini is one of the most famous islands in the world, there are few who have not seen the typical photo of their blue-domed houses that face the Aegean Sea and even less those who never wanted to teleport there. If you have finished here looking what to see and do in Santorini... you are in luck, majo 🙂 Today we are going to tell you too much what you can visit in this beautiful island of Greece.

Mini-summary-of-history (very mini)

The history of this jewel of the Cyclades Islands is quite curious and tragic: in the past, the volcanic island of Santorini was called Thera. Over time it suffered numerous earthquakes and eruptions, but one in particular, that of 1627 BC. It was so powerful that it destroyed the ancient Thera, shaping Santorini and its 4-island archipelago as we know it today. If you are interested in knowing more about this sad story, we recommend you read this post (where there are also a few tips for cruise passengers visiting the island).

And now, if you are one of the lucky ones who are going to travel to this beautiful island, today we will tell you 20 things to do in Santorini.

1. Enjoy your sunset, which is for many the best sunset in the world. A recommended point to observe it is from the Castle of Oia, yes, be prepared to share the show with a few more people (in summer I do not even tell you) ... If you prefer to see it alone, the sunset is really incredible from any corner .

2. Of course you have to kick you up and down Oia and Fira, the two most beautiful villages of Santorini. Even if you don't make the mistake of being alone there, since…

3.… the best, to know everything that the island offers, is rent a stroller (or a quad or a motorcycle) and go out to explore it. Being alone in its two main towns will cause you to miss many things. If you discard the idea of ​​renting and driving around the island, an alternative is to rely on public transport. More info about schedules, routes and ticket prices on the official website.

4. Another one of the best things what to see and do in Santorini, is down to explore the Amoudi HarborWe found it super authentic and flirtatious.

5. It is also a very good idea to visit the Old Port of Fira, better if it coincides with dinner. But please, don't even think about going down or going on a donkey. Do not join the animal business, be a responsible tourist. If you think you will not be able to with the 580 stairs of the climb, take the cable car. The trip takes about 3 minutes and costs € 6.

6. Try one donkey cool, is the typical Santorini beer, while enjoying the panorama. And even better if it is accompanied by a dish of the rich Greek cuisine. Cheers! If you take it, send us a photo by Instagram (@mochileandoporelmundo), which will make us very excited lol

7. Treat yourself and stay in a villa with pool: In low season you can find real bargains like this.

8. Flipa with the views from the Skaros Rock, a rocky promontory located in the town of Imerovigli. We did not go but our friend Eva does and recommends doing only the part of the stairs and the dirt part ... The last section requires some climbing and is dangerous.

9. When you are circling the streets, go hunting for treasures: you will find beautiful craft shops, the sea of ​​beautiful, the famous Orthodox churches, loving kittens that want pampering and much more.

10. If you only had one or two days to explore the island and prefer not to rent a car or motorcycle, a good idea is sign up for a tour. There is one that lasts 5 hours and will take you to emblematic sites such as the Orthodox church of San Nicolás, the famous Red Beach, the authentic town of Pyrgos, the monastery of Profitis Ilias and a winery (where a tasting of 3 wines will be made) and It ends with the sunset in Oia. It costs € 47. More info and reservation.

11. Do you want beaches? Obviously there are. In this case we advise you to visit the Red Beach which, as the name points out, is characterized by the reddish color of its cliffs.

12. There are also other interesting beaches on the island, such as the White beach (Vlychada) or those of Perissa, Kamari Y Perivolos. Although, everything is said, there are quite more impressive beaches in Greece, such as those of Crete.

13. Santorini is reputed to have very good wines and if there is something that abounds they are wineries. If you are passionate about oenology you can do a tasting. The Santos Winery It is a very good place to do it (and with great views of the sea), although not too cheap (the tasting of 6 wines costs about € 30).

14. Eat (at least) a gyro, one of the street food richest, cheapest and most representative of Greece. We leave you a post of restaurants where to eat in Santorini well and cheap. Mmm! It is the best thing to do in Santorini (and in Greece hehe).

15. If you feel like it you can give aboat trip on the volcanic caldera of Santorini. Obviously the best time to do it is during sunset, but there are tours that last all day and include visits to several islands of the caldera (Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni and the famous island of Thirasia).

16. Make a Trekking from Oia to Fira: the two most famous villages of Santorini are connected by a road of about 9 km that does not have too many difficulties. Calculate about 3 hours of time to go through it (you will stop to take many photos). Tip: do not think so much about the outfit instagrammeros hehe and better put on clothes and especially comfortable shoes! You'll appreciate it.

17. Did you know that in Santorini there is a archaeological site? We talked about Akrotiri, which earned the nickname "The Minoan Pompeii" If you are interested in Greek history and architecture, it is a good opportunity to get to know it. Admission is € 12. It is very close to the Red Beach, so your visit is a good complement!

18. Since you are here you can approach until Akrotiri lighthouse, one of the oldest in the country (it was built in 1892). It is another of the most sought-after places to watch the sunset ... if you want a good place, arrive early!

19. The villages of Megalochori and of Pygros They are very, very, very beautiful and infinitely less touristy than Oia and Fira. We recommend you meet them.

20. An original thing to do in Santorini (if you travel during the summer) is to sign up for a outdoor movie session in Santorinicinema.com. The movies are in English (with Greek subtitles), they start at 9.30pm and the ticket costs € 8. Definitely an original plan to do in Santorini 🙂

These are for us, the best 20 things to see and do in Santorini. How about? Do you know any other that deserves to appear in the list? Leave us a comment!

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