Santorini Island Guide & Recommendations

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Must See’s

Wander through the cliff top picturesque white villages from Fira through Firo Stefani towards Imerovigli through the cobbled streets and restaurants along the highest spot of the Caldera with fabulous views to the caldera volcano.

Oia hosts magnificent sunsets from its square which overlooks the sea and hosts a selection of art galleries on its cobbled roads. Directly below are the beaches of Ammoundi and Armeni and across the island you can see Fira, and enjoy fresh fish in the evenings.

 

Megalohori is a cobbled stoned ancient village with local church and ancient houses, it is the home to many of the vineyards and wineries.


Dining

Oia Restaurants

Ambrosia, Oia, Tel +30 22860 71413

Dine in a cosy candlelit setting on the cobbled lane by the sunset spot

 

1800, Oia, Tel +30 2286071485

An establishment, set in a palatial building on Oia’s main cobbled lane with outdoor and indoor dining

 

Papagalos, Oia, Tel +30 22860 71469

Modern cuisine amongst fairy lights on Oia’s main cobbled road

 

Fira Restaurants
Selene, Fira, Tel +30 22860 22249

Stunning cliff top location serving traditional Greek modern food

 

Imerovigli Restaurants

Skaros, Imerovigli, Tel +30 22860 23616
Cliff top traditional Greek fish tavern, ideal for relaxed lunch & dinner

 

Lunch on the Beach

Seaside Lounge by Notos, St George Beach, Tel:+30 22860 82801

Salads and fish by the black larva beach owned by Vedema Resort

Beaches
Perissa: One of the most popular beaches with black lava sand and clear deep blue sea

Perivolas: Black sand and beach tavernas

Vlihada: Long black beach with yellow weathered cliffs for those wanting to avoid crowds

Kamari: A 14km beach which is popular and can get overcrowded in summer

Red Beach: Breathtaking setting with red lava rocks which drop to the black sandy shore

White Beach: Only accessible by boat

 

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Perivolas Traditional Houses
Santorini, Greece
Perivolas Traditional Houses
Santorini,
Greece