6 Things You Must Do in Santorini

Keep reading to learn about just a few of the things that you must add to your to-do list during your stay on this spectacular island. 

1. Stay at a Fabulous Santorini Hotel

Why stay at a cheap hotel when you are in beautiful Santorini? To make the most of your holiday and the experience of being on this unique island, treat yourself and book a fantastic places to stay Santorini by searching hotels on Booking.com. There are so many hotels for all budgets.

Some accommodation offer stunning views, plenty of luxurious amenities like infinity pools, and a convenient location that will make it easy to head out for your daily adventures on the island. One thing is for certain: you won’t want to leave once you have stayed in a luxury Santorini accommodation.

2. Watch Sunset

Santorini has unique and spectacular views and sunsets here are memorable. Be sure to grad a great spot, possibly at one of the various restaurants or bars and sit back and see the sun go down.

3. Go on a Winery Tour

You might think of countries like Italy or France when you think about the best places to enjoy delicious wine, but the truth is that Santorini is actually one of the top wine destinations in all of Europe. The locals there produce fantastic wines of all kinds, and you could even book tours of local wineries that are found around the island. These fun wine tours are educational, give you access to yummy wines to taste, and also allow you to see new places on the island that you would otherwise miss out on.  

4. Go Hiking

Many travellers who make their way to Santorini make it a point to hike from Fira to Oia. Why, you ask? Well, this is a popular 9 km hike that connects these two lovely towns, and the trek is considered the most scenic on the entire island.

It should take around three hours to finish the hike, but the total amount of time will depend upon how fast you walk and how many times you stop to enjoy the gorgeous view and take photos. Just be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and give yourself plenty of time.

Then, once in Oia, treat yourself to a cocktail with lunch. Yum!

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5. Spend Time at the Beach

Another thing that you must do while you are in Santorini is spend time on a beach, relaxing your cares away, and cooling yourself off in the clear water. You are on an island, after all! A couple of the most popular beaches are Red Beach, which features dark sand and red cliffs, and Kamari Beach, which boasts clean water and black sand. Just don’t be surprised if these beaches get busy with other tourists. 

6. Visit an Archaeological Site

Santorini is an island with a rich, diverse history, and archaeological sites are the perfect way to dive into that history and go back in time. A great example is Ancient Akrotiri, which was discovered during the 1860s. It features buildings that date all the way back to the 17th century BC. Hiring a guide could help you see every impressive part of this unique site and learn all about it. 

With so many amazing experiences to be had while in Santorini, it’s no wonder that so many travellers return there, time and again. If you don’t manage to do everything on your first Greece trip, you will definitely want to book another holiday to see even more of what this island has to offer.