Santorini is like the over-achieving cousin that we all love to hate. You know the one, blessed with the smarts and good looks that sits smugly as the apple of your grandma's eye. The thing is, Santorini has good reason to be smug, being arguably the most quintessentially picture-perfect Greek Island in the Aegean Sea. Sure it is busy with travellers living their best life, snapping pictures at the top of cliffs with breath-taking sea views of the Cyclades Islands, but can you blame them? A Santorini holiday offers an island escape for every traveller. Those with cash to splash can stay in all-inclusive beach resorts and villas, feasting on seafood smorgasbords before exploring the ancient frescos in Akrotiri. On the flip side, budget-friendly folk can hike from Fira to Oia and grab pictures of the famous Santorini blue domes against the sunset, fuelling their adventures with three euro yiros. When it comes to a dip, take your pick from the black sand and pebbled shores or Kamari Beach, or be mesmerised by Red Beach's alien landscape. From the moment you board the cable car and glimpse the white architecture framed against clear blue skies, you'll quickly see why Santorini is so smug. You would be, too, if you looked that good.
- What to take on holiday to Santorini?
When packing for a trip to Santorini, don't forget the essentials like your visa, passport, chargers, camera, some euro and the correct power adaptor. Clothing wise, check out the seasonality guides and pack to suit the conditions - aka some warmer layers for winter and lighter options for summer. Other necessities include a walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a solid rotation of swimwear - gotta look good when you post pics on the ‘gram, right?
- When is the best time to visit Santorini?
Like any Mediterranean climate, Santorini offers two main seasons – hot, dry summers and humid, cool winters. With pretty stellar weather on the cards all year round, we recommend heading to Santorini between April and May or September and October, promising fewer crowds, cheaper prices and pleasant temperatures.
- Where to go on holiday in Santorini?
Santorini’s nature as an island means you can roam far and wide, scoping out the best places to swim, hike and eat. Accommodation wise, most travellers will opt to stay in Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia.
- What is there to do in Santorini?
Prepare to embrace the Mediterranean vibes and island way of life when holidaying in Santorini. Spend your time soaking up the beauty of picturesque, taking coastal hikes, snorkelling, exploring ancient ruins and filling your belly with Greek delights.
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- How to find the best holiday package to Santorini?
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