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Best Things to Do in Santorini

Featured Santorini Travel Tips
  • Watch the sunrise at Oia Castle and beat the crowds
  • Capture views of the caldera in Imerovigli Village
  • Take in the cliffside views at Fira Village
  • Explore off-the-beaten-path in peaceful Pyrgos Village
  • Capture memories on a Flytographer photoshoot

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Caroline's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Kapari Wine Resort, Pitogyros, Let's Eat, PK Cocktail Bar (make sure to get a reservation for a perfect Santorini sunset!)

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Santo Wines, also just walking around in the villages and savoring the views!

What is your best overall travel tip for Santorini?

Rent a SmartCar! The bus system is unreliable. Drink crisp Santorini white wine. Watch a sunset. Take a road trip to the Akrotiri lighthouse at the tip of the island.

Visited Santorini in June

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli Village

Kimon and Alexandra in Santorini for Flytographer


Morgan's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Catamaran cruise with vista yachting!

Visited Santorini in October

Photo Shoot Location: Fira Village

Gerald in Santorini for Flytographer


Faye's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Pelican Kipos - beautiful garden oasis that tucks us away from the busy street. The food is perfection.

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Private tour around the Island

What is the best tip for going on your honeymoon to Santorini?

Book a private tour! Sunset photos :)

Visited Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Fira Village

Gerald in Santorini for Flytographer


Kasey's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Lefkes - great food Perivolas restaurant- incredible tasting menu

Visited Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Kris in Santorini for Flytographer


Shay's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Sunset Ammoudi in Oia - incredible food, atmosphere and so romantic.

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Skaros Rock in Imerovigli is unreal. Great for a honeymoon hike. Come prepared - hiking footwear and lots of water.

What is the best tip for going on your honeymoon to Santorini?

Explore all regions and take time to enjoy wherever you are staying. Beautiful hotels everywhere, can’t go wrong.

Visited Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Ioannis in Santorini for Flytographer


Amber's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Skiza cafe was our go to lunch spot, with amazing views of the Caldera, with the best pizza and club sandwiches. We ended every night at Lolitas with the best gelato we ever had.

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Istoria Travel for a private tour of Oia with a local.

Visited Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer


Cristina's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Le Colline for the most beautiful view. The service and food were amazing as well.

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

My photography shoot and private tour with Greece Holiday Tours. Panos was a Tour Guide!

Visited Santorini in August

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer


Allison's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Santos wines for dinner during sunset (good wine and food with a great view). Favorite random spot we found was Giorgaros for lunch over looking water near the lighthouse. Family owned and all fresh local food. Had dinner at Aegean restaurant (the best baklava compared to other places we tried)

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Rented ATV for the day to explore the island. Recommend an ATV over a quad. Don’t rent a car, too hard to drive around, especially with traffic. Only do the ATV if you’re comfortable driving one already (people drive scary over there!) Go to white beach, red beach, and Gavalas Winery! Highly recommend using the Santorini sailing center to book a sunset cruise (6hr) incredible dinner on the boat. Semi-private up to 15 people. The sailing cruise one of our favorite highlights!

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Santorini?

Highly recommend honeymoon Petra villa to stay! The views are worth the extra stairs/steps! (Don’t book there if you have bad knees or trouble walking)

Visited Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli to Fira

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer


Jennifer's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Armeni and Nobu

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Private Sunset Sailing Cruise

What is the best tip for going on your honeymoon to Santorini?

Stay somewhere with a shared pool instead of trying to get a private pool.

Visited Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Fira Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer


Paulina's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Every bar has an amazing rooftop view that takes your breathe away, but we sat on the outside patio of Ammoudi Fish Tavern and could not believe how magnificent the view was, especially facing the cliffs during sunset.

Visited Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer


Christine's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

We loved Oia Oenosart! Our meal was incredible!

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Taking the four wheeler to the beach and shops

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Santorini?

We loved Santo Pure Villas and Suites

Visited Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli Village

Spyros in Santorini for Flytographer


Ilea's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Everything we ate/drank was amazing!

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Our favorite activitiy was a catamaran day/sunset cruise around the island!

What is your best travel tip for Santorini?

Try to explore off the beaten path.

Visited Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer


Barry's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Rastoni

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Wine tour

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in Santorini?

Visit, Fira, and Oia. If comfortable rent a car to get around.

Visited Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Ioannis in Santorini for Flytographer


Anne's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Rastoni Concept-the best Caprese Salad…ever!

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

The cable car ride was fun. The line was super long though and we ended up walking down the hill on our way off the island.

Visited Santorini in August

Photo Shoot Location: Fira Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer


Nicole's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

The sights

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Santorini?

Walk down all the winding paths and take it all in

Visited Santorini in August

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer


Sara's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Our favorite place during the trip was Galini Café, where we enjoyed breathtaking views of the sunset. We also loved Armeni Fish Taverna, which offered a delightful experience with a free speed boat trip to the restaurant. Our stay in Firostefani was perfect as it is conveniently close to both Fira and Imerovigli. We absolutely recommend booking a photographer, especially Ioannis with Flytographer, to capture the beautiful moments of your trip.

Visited Santorini in August

Photo Shoot Location: Fira Village

Ioannis in Santorini for Flytographer


Torey's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Our favorite cafe was Confetti! It was located right next to our hotel in Imoravigli and we had a coffee every day from there!

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Highly recommend doing a catamaran sunset cruise! Such a beautiful way to see the island and the best Greek food we had! We also loved the Greek Wedding Show! So much fun!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Santorini?

Lots of walking! Prearrange rides so you don’t have to pay extra for taxis or walk long distances.

Visited Santorini in July

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Alex in Santorini for Flytographer


Rutvi's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Tholoto

Visited Santorini in July

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli Village

Spyros in Santorini for Flytographer


Samantha's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Private catamaran and wine tour

Visited Santorini in August

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Gerald in Santorini for Flytographer


Peyton's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Ammoudi Bay Tavern was lovely! Perfect for a memorable sunset dinner, definitely get reservations in advance. We also loved Karma, in Oia. It was so cute with delicious food. We went for dinner and drinks after sunset and it was one of our favorite places.

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Our catamaran cruise was our favorite part of our whole trip. We booked with Spiridakos and we would highly recommend it to anyone going to Santorini. You get so much information and so many beautiful sights of the island that you wouldn't get elsewhere, and our crew was fantastic! Memories made there we'll keep for a lifetime!

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Santorini?

Photos were our favorite souvenir. Santorini is incredibly beautiful and romantic, so not much is needed. The crowds can take away from the romantic feel of your trip so be sure to have a plan and reservations in advance so you can try to steer clear of the masses and enjoy every minute of your trip!

Visited Santorini in June

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer


Marietoni's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Loved Let's Eat for its authenticity, service, and flavors! PLENTY OF FOOD per serving that we were able to eat the left overs for breakfast. Ginger for the ambience and delicious food

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Best experience, aside from the photoshoot with Kimon, was the Oia sunset cruise. Being able to see the beautiful caldera and enjoy different swimming spots made for a unique experience with plenty of good food, fun facts, and laughs with our group

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Santorini?

Enjoy the moment, have a photoshoot and admire the beauty of Santorini

Visited Santorini in June

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli & Firostefani

Kimon and Alexandra in Santorini for Flytographer


Olivia's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

My favorite restaurant was Mia’s in Oia. The view of the caldera at night was the most incredible thing to see. Their food was the best we had on our 3 night stay in santorini. Everything was just delicious and we still talk about that dinner until today.

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

My absolute favorite activity we did in santorini was go to the most miraculous spa, Callisti Couple’s Massage. It was located in Oia. They use the energy from their God of healing and I have never felt so much better after a massage. For the first time in my life I didn’t feel any pain and I felt as light as a feather. It lasted the entire day and for someone with chronic pain that’s a serious miracle. They were so knowledgeable and the room inside was so romantic. They connected my husband and i through sound touch and energy and it was just a beautiful experience. If you want the best massage of your life go to this place and ask for Kelly. She’s a true healer.

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Santorini?

This was our honeymoon and boy was it romantic! We stayed at The Saint Hotel and they had private terraces over looking the caldera with private plunge pools. It was impossible to not be the most romantic place on earth. My husband and I still talk about that place daily and can’t wait to plan a trip to return!

Visited Santorini in May

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Gerald in Santorini for Flytographer


Kim's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

We most enjoyed early morning breakfasts served on our terrace overlooking Oia at Ikies resort.

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

The view of the caldera from high up in Oia is simply spectacular.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Santorini?

Travelling with our teenagers is truly a pleasure. We cherish every family holiday! Get out have fun, try new things, don’t sweat the small stuff!

Visited Santorini in July

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Kris in Santorini for Flytographer


Nicolle's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Catamaran sunset cruise

Visited Santorini in June

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer


Courtney's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

Sunset catamaran cruise

Visited Santorini in June

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer


María's Travel Tips for Santorini

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santorini?

Pink Sophia Maria, charming little place on the footpath walking from Fira to Imerovigli. It saved us on a hot day with its delicious home-made lemonade! Also Naoussa restaurant in Fira, the plate throwing was a fun touch for our teenagers!

What are the best things to do in Santorini?

We had very little time on the island. The highlight really was the photoshoot, the amazing locations in Imerovigli that we got to experience through it and chatting with our knowledgeable local photographer.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Santorini?

Santorini is a busy island, make plenty of rest stops at the countless scenic cafés, bars and restaurants!

Visited Santorini in June

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli Village

Kris in Santorini for Flytographer


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