Upcoming Event
03 Jul 2012
An evening liturgy at St Mary the Red in Karderados at 19:00. The following morning july 4th at 07:00 there will be a special morning service in honour of St Andrew of Crete at the church of St Mary "glycogaiousa".
Gia Sas & Welcome to Santorini!
Santorini is an enchanting Greek Island with a distinct character to other destinations in Greece, with striking white-washed buildings perched on spectacular volcanic cliffs and gorgeous perennial sunsets over the Aegean Sea. The friendliness of the locals, or "Santorinians" as they are known, and the fresh delectable cuisine have made this southernmost island in the Cycladic group of islands, one of the most popular in Greece.
If you are planning any Santorini travel in the upcoming months you've arrived at the right place! We've got a range of Santorini Hotels to suit a wide range of budgets, tastes and expectations, along with a good selection of Santorini Villas.
There are plenty of things to see and do in Santorini, with the archaeological site of Acrotiri, an ancient Minoan town that was covered in volcanic ash but well preserved, fantastic beaches with crystal clear waters, many walking trails, as well as the town of Phira (or Thira), an archaeological marvel and capital of the island situated atop the Mesa Vouno mountain overlooking Kamari and Perissa. Of course, Santorini is also perfect for just lazing around with a good book! If you would like more information about accommodation in Santorini, take a look at our Santorini Hotels page.
We offer a range of accommodation across Santorini and to make things easier for you when researching your Santorini travels, we've divided out hotels by town/village:
* Fira Hotels
* Firostefani Hotels
* Imerovigli Hotels
* Kamari Hotels
* Megalohori Hotels
* Perivolos Hotels
* Oia Hotels
* Pyrgos Hotels
Altogether, the island of Santorini in Greece has thirteen villages, all of which retain the traditional Greek architecture. Our Santorini map will help you choose where you want to stay on the island of Santorini based on location, whether that is near one of the Santorini beaches or closer the main town. Kamari and Perissa have the most popular beaches with the majority of hotels in Santorini, while Perivolos, Agios Georgios and Monolithos are quieter and not very crowded.
Santorini is well connected to the rest of Greece, with ferries from Piraeus in Athens, Crete and the Cyclades. The Santorini Airport also connects the island with the rest of Europe and the World. You can also read more about getting to Santorini on our Santorini Transport page.
Santorini is known for having clear skies and sunny days throughout the year, which make it a great place to take a holiday! The days are hot in summer, and you should use a good sunscreen if you intend to sunbathe on the beach or go sightseeing. Visit our Santorini Weather page for more information about the best times to visit Santorini, including a Santorini weather forecast!
The cliffs around Santorini measure 300 metres above sea level at their highest point. The crater of the active volcano, Nea Kameni, and Palea Kameni form two volcanic islets in the centre, and the Thirassia Island and Aspronisi islet form the western edge of the caldera. The views from and of Santorini are stunning and you are sure to take many wonderful Santorini Photos!
Santorini Sightseeing Bus Tour
From: EUR 35 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
Sunny Santorini Bus Tour is a sightseeing tour, which includes the highlights of Santorini Island. The tour has a good mix of taking a peek at the history of the land and leisure.
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Volcano Sailing in Caldera
From: EUR 28 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
This is a sailing trail, discovering the most famous islets of the Caldera, Nea Kameni (volcano), Palea Kamemi (hot springs) and Thirassia island.
[more info]Santorini Culinary Tour
From: EUR 60 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
There is a half-day cooking class on Selene Restaurant. With more than 300 days of sunshine, the volcanic soil of Santorini offers lot of unusual indigenous vegetables and herbs.
[more info]Active Crater & Healing Waters
From: EUR 18 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
Active Crater & Healing Waters is a great short excursion that starts from the old port of Fira Town. After sailing for 15 minutes, the boat will reach the volcano and then set sail to the hot springs.
[more info]Aria Lito Mansion
Location: Fira - Santorini
Situated in the old quarter of the capital city which has a history of hosting distinguished guests, Aria Lito has been a Cycladic Mansion since 1900. It has been totally renovated; yet, with its heavy wooden doors and stucco-painted walls, it retains its architectural grandeur.
[more info]Ira Hotel
Location: Firostefani - SantoriniThe Ira Hotel is small and charming, perched on the cliff of Firostefani and built in the Cycladic style of architecture. Its exceptional location in Caldera and its elegance make it a truly delightful place to stay.
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Cori Rigas Apartments
Location: Fira - SantoriniApartments "Cori Rigas" is a beautiful small property, perched on the stunning Fira Cliffside overlooking one of the most spectacular views. The hotel is famous for its quiet surroundings.
[more info]Thermes Luxury Villas Santorini
Location: Megalohori - Santorini
An "aegean" romantic atmosphere will be found in the newly built Thermes Luxury Villas Santorini. All of the villas have a private pool with marvelous view to the caldera!
[more info]Naxos Filoxenia Hotel
Location: Galini - Naxos Island
From: EUR 40
The Naxos Filoxenia Hotel offers guests a unique opportunity to become familiar with the simplicity and magic of the daily life in a Cycladic Filoxen village.
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Gia Sas & Welcome to Santorini!
Meet your local connection in Santorini, George, Marika & the team of Mega Travel Advisors! We are tremendously excited about coming on board with whl.travel, joining a network that shares the same sort of commitment to protect their destinations instead of exploiting them. We insist on preserving our local heritage, gastronomy, culture and architecture of Santorini- and are taking steps to avoid the destruction of our home island! [more]
