Guide · 10 Places
Santorini
Greece
Before You Go
May to October warm (20-30°C/68-86°F). July-August extremely crowded and expensive but peak beauty. June and September ideal - warm, fewer crowds. Sunset views famous. Most businesses close November-April.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens can enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian, and many other nationals can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within the Schengen Area.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) has flights from Athens (45 min) and European cities in summer.
By Ferry: From Athens Piraeus (5-8 hours), Mykonos (2-3 hours), Crete (2 hours).
Language
CommunicationGreek is official. English very widely spoken due to tourism.
Currency
Money mattersEuro (EUR). Cards widely accepted. Cash for smaller tavernas. Note: Santorini is very expensive.
Getting Around
Local transportBuses: Connect main towns (Fira, Oia, beaches) (€2-3). Crowded in summer.
Rental Car/ATV: Popular for exploring (€30-60/day).
Scooters: (€20-40/day) but steep cliffs.
Taxis: Limited and expensive (€15-40).
Walking: Caldera path from Fira to Oia scenic (3 hours).
From the Airport
Arrival infoBus: To Fira (20 min, €2).
Taxi: To Fira €20-25, to Oia €30-40 (15-30 min).
Hotel Transfer: Most hotels offer pickup.
Accommodations
Katikies Hotel
Romantic hotel carved into cliffs. Sunset-facing suites and private pools in Oia.