Why go
- Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
- Known for Oia and Fira (Thira) blue domed roofs (and churches), the Heart of Santorini in Megalochori village..
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Kanakari.
- Served by Santorini Airport (JTR).
History
Santorini, officially Thira or Thera, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed by the Santorini caldera. It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 mi2) and a 2021 census population of 15,480. The municipality of Santorini includes the inhabited islands of Santorini and Therasia, and the uninhabited islands of Nea Kameni, Palaia Kameni, Aspronisi, Anydros, and Christiana. The total land area is 90 km2 (35 mi2). Santorini is part of the Thira regional unit.
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
Exo Gialos Thiras 847 00, Greece
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Where to stay
Nik. Nomikou, Oía 847 02, Greece · katikies.com
Santorini 847 00, Greece · aenaonvillas.gr
Pyrgos Kallistis 847 00, Greece · anemoscopewindmill.com
Fira 847 00, Greece · celestiagrand.com
Μεσαριά 847 00, Greece · radiantsantorini.com
unnamed road, Pirgos Kallistis 847 00, Greece · valsamosantorini.com
Agios Thomas, Vothonas 847 00, Greece · whiteorchidsantorini.com
Fira 847 00, Greece · desolspahotel.com
Μονόλιθος 847 00, Greece · memorieshotel.gr
Fira 847 00, Greece · volcano-view.com
Main Road, Pirgos Kallistis 847 00, Greece · erosantorini.com
Vothonas 847 00, Greece · hotelni.com
Epar.Od. Pirgou Kallistis - Profiti Ilia 2, Pirgos Kallistis 847 00, Greece · hotelscheck-in.com
No street adress, Pirgos Kallistis 847 00, Greece · bluewhitesantorini.com
Messaria, Thira 847 00, Greece · kalmahotel.gr
Μονόλιθος 847 00, Greece · scorpioshotel.gr
Caldera, Megalochori 847 00, Greece · suitesofthegods.com
Exo Gialos 847 00, Greece · portocastello.com
Megalochori 847 00, Greece · elementssuites.com
Karterádos 847 00, Greece · villamanos.gr
Karterádos 847 00, Greece · aelialuxurysuites.gr
Indoor
Ag.Theodosia 1, Mesaria 847 00, Greece
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · One of the most famous restaurants on the island. Reservation needed. Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:30-23:30 · santorini-metaximas.gr
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · mcdonalds.gr
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 5senses.com.gr
Pizza, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Italian, Greek, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 · Φηρών - Περίσσας, Thira, 84703 · thethreeanchorsrooms.com
Fine Dining, Greek, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-01:00 · Agiou Mina, 84700 · esperisma.com
International, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00 - 11:00 · 84700 · kaparisantorini.gr
Italian, Pizza, Burger, Seafood, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access ·… · locurabeach.com
Mexican, Coffee Shop, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Nov-Mar off Features: vegan options · tranquilo.gr
Ice Cream · Waffles Smoothies
Pasta, Greek, Pizza, Mediterranean, Local, Restaurant · Pasta/Greek restaurant · poseidonsantorini.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 847 00 · barolosantorini.gr
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · chinasantorini.com
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · pelicankipos.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:30 · Danezi M., Fira 840 07 Greece, 84007 · lukumum.gr
Crepe, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 847 00 Θήρα - Μεσαριά
Cake, Coffee Shop, Greek, Ice Cream, Tea, Restaurant · Cake/Coffee Shop restaurant · 847 03
Seafood, Cafe · Seafood cafe
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Souvlaki, Fast Food · Souvlaki fast food
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant
Brazilian, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Brazilian/Coffee Shop cafe
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Santorini bars, Santorini restaurants · francosbar.gr
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-00:00 · 25ης Μαρτίου · kokkalosantorini.com
Burger, Breakfast, Mediterranean, Local, Pasta, Greek, Pizza, Chicken, Restaurant · Burger/Breakfast restaurant · acropolisrestaurant.wix.com
Greek, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-23:00 · 847 00 · ciellesantorini.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · cacioepepe.gr
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
Pasta, Greek, Pizza, Mediterranean, Local, Restaurant · Pasta/Greek restaurant · the-volcano.com
Mediterranean, Italian, Restaurant · Mediterranean/Italian restaurant
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · villabordeaux-santorini.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Cafe · cafe · hotelgalini.gr
Crepe, Fast Food · Crepe fast food
Indian, Thai, Restaurant · Indian/Thai restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
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Airports
Santorini Airport (JTR) 0.8 km to the centre
Thera 847 00, Greece — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (easyJet, Transavia Holland, Aegean Airlines, Air Berlin…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Athens, Vienna, London, Amsterdam, Brussels… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- easyJet U2 (A320) · 2 routes: London, Manchester
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 2 routes: Amsterdam, Nea Anghialos
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A319, A320, A321, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Air Berlin AB (A320, A321, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
- Austrian Airlines OS (F70) · 1 route: Vienna*
- British Airways BA (A320) · 1 route: London
- Germanwings 4U (A319) · 1 route: Cologne
- Harmony Airways HQ (A320) · 1 route: Brussels
- Niki HG (A320, A321, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Olympic Airlines OA (A319, A320, A321, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
- US Airways US (A321) · 1 route: Athens*
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 1 route: Venice
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Santorini Old Port - Fira
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre
Thira(Santorini) - Athinios Port
Ferry terminal · 3.3 km from the centre
Thira (Santorini) - Athinios Port
Ferry terminal · 3.3 km from the centre
Pier 1
Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre
Pier 2
Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre
Boat to Kamari beach
Ferry terminal · 5.9 km from the centre
Old Port Fira - Santorini New Port
Ferry route
Santorini New Port - Nea Kameni
Ferry route
Nea Kameni - Palaia Kameni
Ferry route
Oia - Old Port Fira
Ferry route
Therasia - Santorini (Athinios)
Ferry route
Palea Kameni - Therasia
Ferry route
Therasia - Oia
Ferry route
Ammoudi - Riva - Korfos
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Santorini Airport (JTR). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JTR has direct flights to 10 destinations on 13 airlines (incl. Athens, Vienna, London, Amsterdam, Brussels…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Santorini Old Port - Fira, 2.9 km); routes include Old Port Fira - Santorini New Port, Santorini New Port - Nea Kameni, Nea Kameni - Palaia Kameni.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Santorini, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Adventure · 4 hours · from €150/pp
Sightseeing