Santorini Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santorini showing general coastal views and a bay or harbor
Santorini showing general coastal views and a bay or harbor
Oia featuring a luxury hotel or resort, a coastal town and general coastal views
Santorini which includes general coastal views and a coastal town
Greece showing a coastal town

Santorini Travel Guide Video

Check out the sights in Santorini, which is 2 miles (3 kilometres) to the northwest of Santorini Island. Coming from Santorini National Airport in Santorini Island, Santorini lies 2 miles (3 kilometres) to the southwest.

To get a sense of what makes Santorini Island tick, spread your wings and discover nearby neighborhoods like Thira Town, Agia Paraskevi, and Messaria.

You’ll find plenty of interesting cultural highlights in and around Santorini. Discover the museums and galleries of Archaeological Museum, Wine Museum and Megaro Gyzi.

When it’s time to take a break from the noisy streets of Santorini Island, head to one of the many nearby outdoor areas. Explore the stretches of coastline nearby such as Monolithos Beach and Vourvoulos Beach.

Those travelling without kids will enjoy an hour or two at Boutari Winery, Antoniou Winery and Gavalas Vineyard.

To make sure you get the most out of this fascinating part of the world, think about booking your accommodation at one of the area’s charming bed and breakfast or hotel options. For a good night’s sleep check out the amenities at the Santorini Princess Luxury Spa Hotel, the Rocabella Santorini Resort & Spa, and the popular Volcano View Hotel & Villas.

Greece is full to the brim with great beach destinations. If you like Khania, you're sure to love our great cheap beach holidays to CreteOpens in a new window or maybe check out our Cyprus beach holidayOpens in a new window selection.

Ira Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

Ira Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Firostefani Santorini Santorini Island
The price is ฿2,584 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
฿2,584
฿3,045 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Santorini. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Misleading advertising

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Ira Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
Hotel Sunny Villas

Hotel Sunny Villas

Imerovigli Santorini Santorini Island
Stay at this hotel in Santorini. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Beautiful stay in Santorini!

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Hotel Sunny Villas
El Greco Resort

El Greco Resort

4 out of 5
Fira Santorini Santorini Island
The price is ฿3,158 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
฿3,158
฿3,955 total
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santorini. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
El Greco Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Porto Castello

Porto Castello

Exo Gialos Santorini Santorini Island
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Santorini. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (377 reviews)
It was good for the price. It has shuttle to the airport and port but it has an additional cost.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Porto Castello
Loizos Stylish Residences

Loizos Stylish Residences

Fira Santorini Santorini Island
Stay at this apartment in Santorini. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (943 reviews)
Nice little hotel right at the beginning of the caldera walk (still not crowded area, and you can drive up there). Rooms were clean, staff very helpful, the pool area really refreshing.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Loizos Stylish Residences
Blue Waves Hotel

Blue Waves Hotel

2 out of 5
Kamari Santorini Santorini Island
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Santorini. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (444 reviews)
Like the location

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Blue Waves Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Things to do

Reviews of Santorini

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
512
5 - Excellent 71%
4 - Good
182
4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
26
3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I was in winter so a lot of renovation

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful island and unbelievable views. Worth going now before it becomes too filled with tourists.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful scenery and very quiet during the Winter season. You'll be able to enjoy this beauty without all the crowd.

5/5 - Excellent

JT

Lovely city with incredible views

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Well worth it's reputation but too many tourists make getting around quite hard. We couldn't get taxis unless pre-booked and the buses were over-crowded in a way I have never seen before. Santorini has become a victim of its own success.

5/5 - Excellent

Family

Santorini in particular Fira and Oia is great place to be. Really enjoyed the place.

Cities near Santorini