2025 Santorini Island Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)
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Santorini: The Perfect Blend of Island Scenery and European Charm
Walking through Santorini is an exploration of the island's ultimate beauty. The azure sea gently laps against the cliffs, creating delicate waves that meet the distant blue sky, forming a breathtaking scene. The white houses on the island are built along the hills, arranged in a picturesque manner, and the blue-domed churches shine with a holy light under the sun, resembling a dreamlike castle in the sky.
The local charm is equally captivating. Strolling along the narrow cobblestone streets, you are surrounded by colorful flowers and exquisite handicraft shops, with the fresh and leisurely Mediterranean air all around. The hospitable locals welcome every visitor with a glass of rich wine and a plate of fresh seafood, making you feel the warmth and comfort of home. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing you to forget the hustle and bustle of the world and immerse yourself in this tranquility and beauty.
Sunrise & Sunset in Santorini
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During sunset 🌇, there are lots of tourists gathering along the caldera rims at Fira/Firostefani/Oia for a view of the beautiful sun setting moments. However, do you know that you can also watch the sunrise 🌄 on the other side of the island?
Besides the sunrise and sunset, there are also many beautiful photo taking spots all around Santorini. White buildings are seen throughout Santorini, as well as the churches with blue domes.
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Santorini Island (Greece) – A Paradise in the Aegean Sea with Stunning Blue and White Contrasts
Santorini Island (Santorini) is a popular tourist destination in Greece, located in the Aegean Sea. Formed by volcanic eruptions, the island is characterized by its white houses and blue-domed roofs, offering picturesque views wherever you look.
The most famous town is Oia. At sunset, many tourists gather to witness the magical sunset that paints the sky in shades of orange and pink. Fira, on the other hand, is lined with stylish cafes and boutiques, making it perfect for shopping and dining.
Additionally, don't miss the Red Beach, known for its red sand, and the local wineries where you can enjoy locally produced wine. The romantic atmosphere of this island makes it an ideal spot for couples and honeymooners.
🇬🇷 Essential information for your trip to Santorini!
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Santorini is an island that can be fully enjoyed in as little as 2 nights and 3 days! Here is a brief summary of the key points 👇
📍 1. Fira is the only place to stay!
🏠 It's the center of Santorini, so it's easy to get to anywhere! 🚌 There's a bus hub, so it's convenient to go anywhere ✨
📸 Some people stay in Oia, but **there's nothing to see there except for the blue dome photo...** and it's inconvenient to get around 💦
🚗 2. Transportation (taxis are expensive!)
🚖 Taxis start at 30 euros (quite expensive 😱)
🚌 There are buses from the airport and Fira! (See image for timetables and prices 📷)
🏍 Motorbike rental: 30 euros per day (cheaper for 2 days or more)
💡 Motorbikes allow you to move freely, so you can efficiently visit tourist spots! ⚠ However, you may not be able to rent if you have a Chinese passport
☀️ 3. Weather & Clothing Precautions
🌡 The temperature difference between day and night is drastic!
☔ Be careful of sudden rain!
🧢 A hat and sun protection are essential! (The sun is very strong and there is a risk of sunstroke🥵)
🧥 Long sleeves are necessary at night! (It's windy and cold🥶)
👟 4. Be prepared to walk a lot!
🚶♂️ 10,000 steps a day is normal! (There are many slopes and cobblestones, so it's difficult💦)
👟 Light and easy-to-walk sneakers are essential! (Sandals are a big no-no⚠)
🎭 5. Actual impressions of tourist spots
🌅 Sunset at Oia → Really beautiful✨
🏛 Blue Dome → Photo spot📸
🏖 Red & Black Beach → Hmm... well, maybe worth going?
💤 Conclusion: The best way to relax is to hang out at the hotel and on the beach!
🎯 Summary: A comfortable trip to Santorini with a short stay + night in Fira + motorbike travel!
If you go, prepare well and enjoy efficiently! 🇬🇷✨

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Santorini Travel Guide
Santorini, the shining pearl of the Aegean Sea, is world-famous for its stunning sunsets, blue and white buildings, unique beaches and romantic sea views. Here is a concise travel guide to help you better plan your trip to Santorini.
In terms of transportation, you can take a plane or ferry to Santorini from Athens. Transportation on the island is inconvenient, so it is recommended to rent a car or take a bus. But please note that the roads in Santorini are winding and renting a car requires certain driving skills.
Recommended accommodations are the towns of Oia, Fira and Imerovigli. These areas not only have beautiful scenery, but also have complete dining, shopping and other facilities. The town of Oia is famous for its beautiful sunset and is a great place to take wedding photos; Fira is the capital of Santorini and has a magnificent panoramic view of the volcano; Imerovigli is loved by tourists for its quiet beaches and exquisite hotels.
In terms of food, Santorini's wine and tomatoes are famous local foods, and specialties such as fried tomato balls and wine are worth tasting. In addition, there are many Michelin-level restaurants and family restaurants on the island, serving authentic Greek cuisine.
As for attractions, Oia’s sunset, blue-domed churches, red sand beach, black sand beach and volcanic island are not to be missed. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and arrange your time reasonably to fully experience the romance and beauty of Santorini.
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[Greece] Spectacular white and blue scenery! The coveted island of Santorini 🇬🇷🏝️✨
Santorini, located in the Aegean Sea, is one of Greece's top tourist destinations, known for its spectacular views of white buildings and blue domes🏰💙
The contrast between the cityscape spreading along the cliffs and the beautiful sea is like a postcard!
Must-see spots
🌅 Sunset in Oia: The sunset, said to be the most beautiful in the world, is simply breathtaking! The orange-colored sea and cityscape are fantastic✨
🏛️ Fira: The center of the island, lined with cafes and shops, where you can enjoy a stylish stroll🚶♀️
🏖️ Red Beach & Black Beach: Beach spots characterized by red and black sand beaches unique to volcanic islands🌋
Santorini's specialty wine and Greek cuisine made with local ingredients are also a must-try🍷🍽️
A dreamy island where you can spend a romantic time surrounded by spectacular blue and white views🌊✨
The ultimate resort destination you'll want to visit at least once in your life! #Santorini
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Santorini sunset
Santorini, Greece~~Sunset restaurant Santorini~~If you rent a car and go around here and there, you can see a beautiful sunset~~Looking at the pictures, I really want to go there again #Overseas travel #European travel #Santorini #Euro driving #Greece
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I visited in winter, so there were few tourists and I was able to relax.
The wind was quite strong and the route to the spectacular view was so narrow that it was scary to pass people, and the wind almost swept my legs away.
But the view was worth seeing★
Even in winter, the main route was congested with traffic, so be prepared for traffic jams during the summer tourist season.
The hotel with the spectacular view has stairs leading from the road, so it seems like it would be difficult for people with large luggage.
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Cruise line pier, taking a cable car up to the mountain… Refreshing

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Cross-year honeymoon! Canaves Oia Suites, Greece.
Cross-year honeymoon! Canaves Oia Suites, Greece
Canaves Oia Suites, Greece, located on the breathtaking island of Santorini, has been named Hotel of the Year by Small Luxury Hotels (SLH).
Located on the top of the cliff in Oia, Santorini, it is famous for its unparalleled sea and volcanic scenery.
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The panoramic balcony is surrounded by the eternal blue sky and the boundless blue sea. Romantic couples can enjoy the ultimate experience and taste the vibrant cuisine of the Aegean Sea.
Guests can enjoy a luxurious spa overlooking the stunning sea views🌊. The hotel also has a luxury yacht 🚢 for guests to explore the coastline.
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Step out of the hotel and stroll along the cobblestone paths in the town of Oia, and feel the unique charm of the Cycladic-style white buildings along the azure seaside.
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The sunset on Santorini is world-famous. Find a suitable viewing spot and enjoy this beautiful view that cannot be missed.
Beautiful sunset in Santorini
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Wandering through the alleys of Santorini with white walls and blue roofs, as the sun sets, the whole town is shrouded in a soft golden light. As the sun gradually sinks to the horizon, the sky is dyed a fiery orange-red, reflecting the white buildings and the azure Aegean Sea. The whole picture looks like an incredibly stunning oil painting. The church bell tower in the distance stands in the sunset, outlining a quiet and romantic scene.
Standing on the edge of the cliff, there is the boundless ocean and the vast sky before my eyes, and my heart becomes peaceful as the sun sets. The last ray of sunlight gently passed over the water, dyeing the junction of the sea and the sky a soft pink and purple, and the sunset slowly disappeared from sight. The tourists all around held their breath, quietly feeling this magnificent sunset feast, their eyes filled with amazement and emotion.
At this moment in Santorini, the world seems silent, with only the sunset and the whispers of the waves. The beauty of this sunset is not only a visual feast, but also a spiritual baptism, leaving an indelible warm memory for the journey.
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I personally think it is very suitable. The weather is just right, with warm sunshine at noon and sea breeze at night. It is so relaxing to have dinner at a restaurant by the sea.
The Greeks are also very hospitable. I met many locals along the way and they really enjoyed chatting with tourists.
We changed hotels twice in three days in Greece, one in the town of Fira and the other in the town of Oia. To watch the sunset, I personally recommend choosing a hotel along the coast in Fira, but I personally prefer the scenery in Oia. There were many restaurants outside my hotel in Fira. My husband and I randomly ordered one and sat on the roadside while watching the sunset while having dinner. It was very romantic. The food is delicious and not expensive.
I bought very cheap Apivita at a pharmacy in Fira Market. All products were 30% off and I could get a tax refund. I have to mention that there is a delicious pasta shop in Fira Market! But I forgot the name of the store🫣
Hotel Guide:
Fira Akra Suites
Oia Mystique, A Luxury Collection Hotel
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Blue roof
Blue roof
No matter how upset you are, just look at this scenery and you will be melted away. All your worries will be gone. Relax and travel on this island. You will often get unexpected surprises.
Hills and valleys of Santorini
Such a beautiful island with views that amaze! Not for the faint of heart or mobility challenged person! Hills go straight up to the heavens and valleys just as steep and hundreds of steps. Cable car was a little scary too. It was a place that needs to be seen once in a lifetime due to its beauty and scenery! Skip the tours just get a boat to oía then bus to Fira and cable car down.
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🗓️ Itinerary: 8 days trip to Greece - 3 days 2 nights Santorini
Day 1: Hong Kong to Milan transfer to Santorini Island, arrived already in the afternoon, first to Thira B&B to drop off luggage, rent a motorcycle 2 day full day tour only € 25 a day, negotiable. Then watch the sunset in Thira and drink cocktails.
Day 2: Morning to Oia Galini hotel for breakfast, particularly good mood against the sea, then starting from the south #redbeachsantorini, through 2-3 different beaches, in the evening all the way back to oia to watch the sunset.
Day 3: Go to Perissa beach club, then Evexia gym, then Thira shopping street to buy souvenirs.
[Must-see attractions]
1. Thira +sunset
2. Oia +sunset
3. Volcano +boat trip
【Must Eat Food】
1. Galini + must-eat brunch
[Accommodation Recommendation]
Recommended accommodation area Thira or Oia
Hotel name: Villa Mercedes
Hotel address: Thira
[Photo check-in spot]
1. Oia sunset
2. Galini hotel in oia, sea view
3. Red Beach
[Tips]
Renting a car will be much more convenient and cheaper
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A beautiful island with a lots of opportunities
[Santorini🇬🇷] A restaurant with a wonderful view and terrace seats
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A restaurant in Oia, Santorini where we stopped for lunch 🍴 The terrace seats offer a great view of Santorini, so I recommend it. It's especially nice during the day 🙆♀️ When I visited, it was unfortunately cloudy, but it's said to be famous as a restaurant where you can see the beautiful sunset 😌 I ordered shrimp orzo (pasta) 🦐 Lemonade 🍋 The lemonade had a lot of mint in it, so it was like a mojito 🤣 I didn't have any prior information, and it said pasta, so I imagined a regular pasta, but something like rice came out, and I thought they were mistaking it for risotto? But it turns out that this is a pasta called orzo 😳 It was very delicious! The food is delicious and the atmosphere is nice, so I recommend it 🥰 The hotel staff recommended the restaurant, so you can't go wrong 🫶 By the way, we were able to get in without a reservation! It's all about luck to get a seat, so if you want a window seat or outside, it's important to tell them! 🍽Store information━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Store name: Thalami Restaurant🗺Address: Oia 847 02 Greece⏰Opening hours: 12:00-00:00💳Payment method: Cash/card💵Budget: €25~
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[Santorini ★ Restaurant] Roka
This is a Greek restaurant in Oia, Santorini.
It's a hidden restaurant located in a back alley with few people.
The restaurant has a homey atmosphere and there are seats outside with a view of the sea. The atmosphere inside the restaurant reminded me of a home abroad and it was very comfortable.
The cheese tart came out first, like an appetizer.
I ordered Roka salad and homemade pasta.
Both were homemade and very delicious. The portions were large, so it was just right for two people to share.
I think it was reasonably priced compared to restaurants with a view of the sunset.
I recommend it because it's a very cute restaurant.
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[Santorini ★ Restaurant] Petrosia
This is a restaurant in Oia, Santorini, where you can watch the sunset.
This was one of the restaurants recommended to me by the hotel, so I made a reservation on the day and was shown to a great seat with a view of the sunset.
Unfortunately, there were a lot of clouds that day and we couldn't see the sunset clearly, but the staff were very attentive and the food was delicious, so I would recommend this restaurant.
A total of four dishes and four glasses of wine cost about 20,000 yen.
All the food was delicious, and the seafood and vegetables were very fresh.
The toilets were outside the restaurant.
Although it's a little pricey, the food is delicious so I would recommend this restaurant.
[Santorini ★ Restaurant] Strogili
This restaurant is located in Oia, Santorini.
We went because the hotel recommended it as one of the restaurants where you can see the sunset.
We made a reservation two hours before the day, but the special seats with the best view of the sunset were already booked, so we recommend making a reservation early.
However, the second floor seats are open, so you can see the sunset from any seat and many people were taking photos.
It is a Greek restaurant, but the pasta was very delicious.
The food took a while to be served.
It cost about 20,000 yen for three dishes, three times the amount of wine, and soft drinks. I felt that this was the average price for a restaurant in Oia where you can see the sunset.
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【Greece】Bougainvillea in full bloom
Greece has a signature in addition to blue and white churches
It's Bougainvillea.
I went in May, fortunately there are already some places blooming
It must be more beautiful to go in summer!
Basically there are many places/corners, as long as you notice, it will become a photo spot.
图1-2 📍The Vine (Fira)
Picture 3-4 📍Oia Street
Picture 5📍Windmill of Oia
Picture 6📍Mykonos (mykonos is basically everywhere)
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