BEACHES & COAST
Amoudi Bay
Beach
A small harbour below Oia with fishing boats, taverns right by the sea and popular red rock jumps into the sea.
🟡 Medium
Gialos
Beach
A small quiet harbour below Oia with several fishing boats and a good restaurant. Almost no tourists.
🟢 Low
Kamari Beach
Beach
Santorini's most popular beach with black pebbles, clear water and a promenade with tavernas and bars.
🔴 High
Monolithos
Beach
Northeastern beach of the island with dark sand and calm conditions, very few tourists. Great for families.
🟢 Low · locals only
Monolithos Beach
Beach
Neighbouring red coast beach with white and grey cliffs, accessible only by boat from Akrotiri port.
🟡 Medium · by boat only
Paradisos
Beach
Beach adjacent to Perissa with black volcanic sand and beach bars. A quieter alternative to the main Perissa beach.
🟡 Medium
Perissa Beach
Beach
A prominent black volcanic beach separated by the Mesa Vouno mountain from Kamari. A large promenade with taverns and beach bars.
🟡 Medium
Perivolos Beach
Beach
A quieter continuation of the black beach of Perissa with more seating and a view of Akrotiri cape. Less crowded.
🟡 Medium
Red Beach
Beach
Dramatic beach with dark red and black volcanic cliffs and pebbles near the village of Akrotiri. Unique views.
🔴 High
10Vlychada Beach
Beach
A secluded beach in the south with dramatic white volcanic cliffs eroded by the wind - a lunar landscape. Peace and quiet.
🟢 Low · locals only
White Beach
Beach
A quiet beach on the north side of the island near Oia with black sand and minimal tourists. A great alternative.
🟢 Low · locals only
Diving center – Kamari
Snorkel spot
Diving centres at Kamari with excursions to underwater lava formations and the rich marine fauna of the Aegean Sea.
🟡 Medium
Snorkeling – Amoudi Bay
Snorkel spot
Jumping off red volcanic reefs and snorkelling in the clear water of the bay below Oia. Fish, octopus and crabs.
🟡 Medium
Snorkeling – Perissa
Snorkel spot
Snorkeling on the southern edges of Perissa with underwater rocks, fish and clear water. Equipment rental.
🟡 Medium
NATURE
Domaine Sigalas Winery
Nature
A boat trip to an active volcanic island in the caldera with a crater and fumaroles. View of the entire caldera.
🟡 Medium
Exo Gonia
Nature
An abandoned lighthouse on the southwestern tip of Akrotiri with panoramic views of the caldera and sunset.
🟢 Low
Faros Lighthouse
Nature
A dramatic black volcanic promontory in the southwest of the island overlooking Red Beach and the cliffs. Magical atmosphere.
🟢 Low
Pori Beach
Nature
The best photo angles of Oia on the blue domes and white houses of the caldera. The morning light (7-9am) without crowds is golden.
🔴 High
Pori – severní mys
Nature
A remote northern tip of Santorini with wild nature, coastal cliffs and views of Thirassii. Quiet.
🟢 Low · locals only
Thirassia – Forgotten Island
Nature
A small island on the other side of the caldera without mass tourism, with the traditional village of Manolas and a view of Santorini.
🟢 Low
Vlychada
Nature
A fishing port surrounded by monumental white volcanic cliffs eroded into bizarre shapes. A surreal photo op.
🟢 Low
CULTURE & HISTORY
9Agios Minas
Historic site
An abandoned 18th century monastery complex in the south of the island with magnificent frescoes and views of the volcano.
🟢 Low
Akrotiri
Historic site
UNESCO. A buried Minoan city uncovered by volcanic ash from 1627 BC. The best preserved prehistoric city in the world.
🔴 High
Ancient Thera
Historic site
Ancient town on the top of the Mesa Vouno (369 m) overlooking both coasts. Greek, Roman and Byzantine ruins.
🟡 Medium
5Exo Gonia – Agios Charalampos
Historic site
A traditional white church with an impressive view of the southern part of the island and a beautiful iconostasis. Authentic setting.
🟢 Low · locals only
Fira (Santorini Capital)
Historic site
The dynamic capital of Santorini on the edge of the caldera overlooking the volcano. Museums, cafes, cable car to the harbor.
🔴 High
1Imerovigli
Historic site
The ruins of a medieval Venetian fortress on a rock outcrop near Imeroviglia with an impressive view of the caldera.
🟢 Low
7Kamari
Historic site
The submerged ruins of the ancient port of Ancient Thera right under the mountains. Visible when snorkelling in low water.
🟢 Low
4Karterados Village
Historic site
The largest village of inner Santorini with the Byzantine Goulas Tower, a labyrinth of alleys and traditional shops.
🟢 Low · locals only
Kontochori
Historic site
The quiet neighbouring village of Firostefani with real locals, away from the tourist crowds. Authentic atmosphere.
🟢 Low · locals only
3Megalochori Village
Historic site
A small authentic village near Akrotiri, away from the tourist crowds, with a beautiful view of the Red Beach.
🟢 Low · locals only
8Mesa Gonia – Episkopi Gonias
Historic site
Byzantine church from the 11th century with the oldest preserved frescoes on Santorini. Hidden in the inner village.
🟢 Low
Messaria
Historic site
Traditional inland village with vineyards and aristocratic residence towers. A true Santorinian setting.
🟢 Low · locals only
Museum of Minerals & Fossils
Historic site
A small museum in Oia with an exhibition of volcanic minerals, fossils and stones from the Santorini area. Interesting for children.
🟢 Low
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Historic site
An 18th century Byzantine monastery on the highest peak of Santorini with an icon museum and monastery collection.
🟢 Low
Oia
Historic site
Santorini Maritime History Museum with model sailing ships, old charts and navigational instruments.
🟢 Low
Oia Sunset
Historic site
The striking white and blue Orthodox cathedral in Fira with murals and views of the caldera.
🟡 Medium
Oia — Sunset
Historic site
The most photographed sunset in the world from a white village on the northern edge of the caldera. Blue dome, white houses. Arrive 1 hour in advance.
🔴 High
2Pyrgos Village
Historic site
The highest village of Santorini with a Byzantine fortress, traditional streets and views of the whole island.
🟢 Low
Skaros Rock
Historic site
Museum with finds from Akrotiri - unique Minoan frescoes, utensils and gold jewellery. The most important museum on the island.
🟡 Medium
6Vothonas – skalní domy
Historic site
A village carved into the volcanic tuff with underground houses and greenhouses. Unique architecture, far from tourists.
🟢 Low · locals only
ACTIVITIES & LOCAL
Ascent to Profitis Ilias
Activity
Climb to the highest point of Santorini (567 m) to the Byzantine monastery. Panorama of the whole island and neighbouring islands.
🟢 Low
Athinios Port
Activity
One of the island's most prestigious wineries near Pyrgos. Organic Assyrtiko and Vinsanto from old bush vines.
🟡 Medium
Caldera Trek Fira–Oia
Activity
Route 10 km along the caldera through Firostefani and Imerovigli to Oia. The most beautiful scenic trek of the island, ideally in the morning.
🟡 Medium
Cape Columbo Beach
Activity
Cooking lessons in Santorini cuisine - fava, tzatziki and tomatokeftedes made from local tomatoes. Includes a visit to the market.
🟢 Low
Fira Skala – výchozí bod lodí
Activity
The small port of Firou at the foot of the caldera, from where trips to Nea Kameni, Thirassia and the traditional cruise depart.
🟡 Medium
Fira to Oia Cliff Walk
Activity
Traditional donkey ride along the winding 588 steps from Skala harbour to Firou. Alternative to the cable car.
🔴 High
Imerovigli – Caldera walk
Activity
Walk along the caldera rim from Fira to Oia (10 km, 3 h) with stunning views of the volcano and the Aegean Sea.
🟡 Medium
Mesa Vouno – trek Perissa–Kamari
Activity
A lesser known hiking route via Mesa Vouno to Kamari with a stop at the ancient Thera. View of both beaches.
🟢 Low
Perissa to Kamari Hike
Activity
Rent a quad bike or buggy to explore the whole island - vineyards, villages, cliffs and coves. A free experience.
🟡 Medium
Pyrgos–Akrotiri
Activity
Cycling route through vineyards and stone walls from Pyrgos south to Akrotiri and Red Beach. E-bike recommended.
🟢 Low
Santo Wines Winery
Activity
Swimming in the warm yellow-green waters of the volcanic springs at the islet of Palea Kameni. Boat trip from Firastefani.
🟡 Medium
Sellada Beach
Activity
Hike or drive from Perissa to the top of Mesa Vouno to the ancient city. Panoramic drive with views of both coasts.
🟡 Medium
Sigalas Winery
Activity
Family-run winery with caldera views and excellent tasting of Santorini's Assyrtiko wines.
🟡 Medium
Sunset Cruise – kaldera
Activity
Catamaran trip around the caldera with stops at Nea Kameni, hot springs and sunset views from the sea.
🔴 High
Vinsanto
Activity
Watching the traditional process of Vinsanto production - drying the Assyrtiko grapes in the sun. A seasonal experience in August.
🟢 Low · August–September
Volcano Boat Tour
Activity
A winery on the edge of the caldera with the famous Vinsanto and Assyrtiko tasting right above the sea. Sunset + wine.
🟡 Medium
Gavalas Winery – Vinsanto
Local producer
Small family winery producing traditional Vinsanto — sweet sun-dried wine aged in oak barrels. Rare Assyrtiko-based dessert wine. Cellar visits.
🟢 Low · tasting by appt
Koufos Fava – Santorini Yellow Peas
Local producer
Santorini fava PDO — yellow split peas grown in volcanic soil since antiquity. Smooth puree served with olive oil. Direct sale from local producer.
🟢 Low
Santo Wines Cooperative
Local producer
Largest wine cooperative on Santorini. Assyrtiko, Nykteri and Vinsanto wines from volcanic soil. Stunning caldera view terrace. Wine tasting with sunset.
🟡 Medium · sunset views
GETTING THERE
Airport Santorini (JTR)
Transport
Půjčení auta a letenky · Porovnej ceny od ověřených půjčoven · Vyhledej nejlevnější lety na Santorini
Port of Athinios ⚓
Transport
Trajektový přístav · Spojení s Piraeus, Crete, other Cyclades