The perfect Santorini Summer GetawaySantorini offers stunning vistas, ancient history, and culinary delights, all within a compact and accessible setting. From its iconic sunsets in Oia to its unique volcanic beaches and luxurious accommodations, it promises an unforgettable summer escape in just a few days. AuthorsTworoamtheworld
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Where to stay

Acroterra Rosa Luxury Suites & Spa
On arrival we were pleasantly surprised when we were given a free upgrade. We were now in a spacious deluxe suite on the upper floor with a private jacuzzi and a breathtaking view of the caldera and the villages of Fira and Oia. The entire hotel complex, be it the room, pool, spa, fitness or dining area, is very modern, clean and attractive, you feel very comfortable during your stay. The very nice staff also contributes to that. The breakfast buffet contained a large selection of very tasty, high quality and freshly prepared food. The location of the hotel is also very nice. The complex is right next to the road, but you hardly notice it, since in Akrotiri - unlike Fira or Oia - it's rather quiet, you can relax very well, be it by the pool or on the terrace. We had an amazing stay at Acroterra Rosa and recommend everyone to spend their next Santorini stay here.
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Where to eat

Los Tres Amigos
Authentic Mexican street food place! We ordered two burritos to take away and they tasted incredibly good. The filling is prepared warm in a pan on site so that the cheese melts perfectly afterwards. Even my girlfriend, who is normally very critical of food and doesn't like many dishes, was impressed. The price-performance ratio is really great here. If you like good Mexican food, you should definitely stop by here!
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Akrothiri
Very nice bistro/café/bar with a super nice ambience. The food and cocktails are very tasty and the staff are super friendly. Absolutely recommendable.
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Triana Tavern
If you can do without a beautiful view but want to eat well and at reasonable prices, this is the place for you. The service is great, the food is great and the prices are good for Santorini.
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Pitogyros Traditional Grill House - Gyros, souvlaki, kebab.
Small restaurant in a side street. Here you can eat excellently and sit comfortably. It can also get a little busier here. But it's worth the wait. Great food at fair prices. Everything is highly recommended.
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Spitaki
It really is a great place to escape the tourist jungle in Santorini. A really authentic restaurant, real local food at great prices. And such a great cook, the best and freshest pastitsio I got!
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Rakopagida
As with Spitaki, super nice hosts and delicious, fresh food! Authentic and warm - always happy to return!
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Souvlaki n' Wrap grill house Oia, gyros, kebab & falafel.
Its a great little snack bar in Oia. The prices here are great. The gyros wraps were super tasty and the service was very friendly and attentive. There was also a schnapps on the house. We can absolutely recommend getting a meal here.
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The best beaches

Perissa Beach
The beach in Perissa is black and consists of fine black gravel along its entire length. Due to its color, the sand gets very hot in midsummer and you should wear shoes all the way to the sea, otherwise you can quickly burn the soles of your feet. The water in the sea is very clear, which is due to the excellent water quality and the fact that the fine gravel is hardly stirred up in the water. There is very little natural shade on Perissa beach. However, parasols and sun loungers can be rented from practically every taverna and beach bar. Prices vary, and in the low season they are often offered for a certain amount. Between the sections with umbrellas and sun loungers, there are always free spaces where you can set up your own umbrella. .
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Kamari beach
Kamari Beach is the most visited beach on Santorini for good reason. The promenade alone justifies a longer stay on the beach. A varied culinary selection and affordable options bring a diverse crowd to Kamari. But visitors can also soothe their Santorini cravings on the black sand beach. Azure seawater and luxurious sunbeds are set off by the massive Mesa Vouno Mountain. A short trip to the summit brings with it the Greek history of Ancient Thera and panoramic views.
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Red beach
Red Beach is one of the most extraordinary beaches in Santorini and the Cyclades. The high red rock face that rises up directly behind the beach is magnificent. The beach itself consists of fine black and red pebbles interspersed with stones. The colors of the water are also very beautiful when you swim in it. Red Beach is a very popular destination if you spend your vacation on the island of Santorini and so it is always really crowded on the beach during the day. Sun umbrellas and sun loungers stand close together and are usually full. The western end of the beach, where the red rock face ends, is a little less busy.
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White Beach
The White Beach in Santorini is definitely worth a visit if you have already visited the Red Beach and the Black Beach. However, you can only reach the white beach by boat, as there is no footpath to get there. Although the beach is called White Beach, you shouldn't expect fine sand here. The White Beach in Santorini is also a stone beach, but the stones are very white and there are beautiful white rocks behind the beach.
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Black Beach
At Black Beach, you can relax on a sun lounger in the sun or explore the underwater cave. The pebble beach and seawater are well maintained and therefore very clean. Diving is therefore highly recommended. One of Santorini's coolest adventures is hidden at the eastern end. An approximately 50 m long underwater cave that you can swim through completely. Incidentally, the Black Beach doesn't get its name from the sand, but from its breathtaking black cliff face.
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Perívolos
There are plenty of parasols and sun loungers on Perivolos Beach. There are many beach bars and restaurants along the promenade. Inside, many of the facilities are equipped with luxurious pools. The beach is particularly busy during the day. In the evening, the restaurants are much emptier than on neighboring beaches, as the street is converted into a pedestrian zone. The beach has been awarded the blue flag for its water quality.
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Παραλία Βλυχάδα
Vlychadа is a beach on the south coast of Sаntorin, near Agios Geоrgiοs. It is also known as the lunar beach of the island, due to the yellow fеlsfоrmatiοns that appear unnatural and strange. The beach is long with dark sand and pebbles and deep water on the shore. There are sun loungers and parasols available from a beach taverna, but most of the beach is empty.
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What to explore

Akrotiri
Akrotiri, an ancient Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the Greek island of Santorini, is often referred to as the "Pompeii of the Aegean" due to its well-preserved ruins. Buried by volcanic ash around 1600 BCE from a catastrophic eruption, the site offers a glimpse into advanced urban life with multi-storied buildings, vibrant frescoes, and intricate pottery. Excavations have revealed sophisticated infrastructure, including drainage systems and paved streets, indicating a highly developed civilization.
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Akrotiri Lighthouse
Akrotiri Lighthouse, located on Santorini's southern tip, is a historic beacon built in 1892. Offering stunning views over the Aegean Sea, it is renowned for its picturesque sunsets.
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Castle of Akrotiri
Small castle with adjoining café. There's not much to see, but it's still worthwhile as you have a wonderful view over the island.
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Όρμος Αμμούδι
Amoudi Bay in Santorini is an absolutely stunning bay located directly below the world-famous coastal town of Oia. Red rock formations, a charming fishing port, turquoise blue sea and colorful houses conjure up a magical picture-book setting and make Amoudi Bay one of the most famous sights on Santorini. This place is also known for its first-class fish restaurants and tavernas, whose tables reach right down to the shore and create a unique vacation atmosphere. The photo opportunities are also magnificent, and the view over the bay with Oia at the top is a breathtaking experience.
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Picturesque Blue Dome Santorini
The blue-domed churches of Santorini, particularly in Oia, are iconic symbols of the island. Their azure domes contrast beautifully with whitewashed walls, set against the deep blue Aegean Sea. These structures are always a great photo motif.
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Castle of Oia
A charming little ruin that doesn't have much to offer, but is still worth a visit. This is because of the magnificent view, both by day and by night. Especially at sunset, of course, but you will encounter very large crowds of visitors here. But it's worth it for the view.
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The Virgin Mary of the Akathist Hymn Church
The church of Panagia Akathistos Hymn is in the village square of Oia. Very beautiful and surrounded by many stores, restaurants, bars and hotels. There is a lot going on here, it is a popular tourist destination.
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Church of Agios Spyridon
St Anastasi & St Spirydon, two picturesque churches next to each other built on the slope of the caldera. With characteristic blue domes, they are one of the most photogenic churches in Oia.
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Windmill of Oia
This place is not quite as beautiful as the center of Oia, but it is not as crowded as the rest. Much less tourists than in the narrow streets of Oia. The windmill has something magical about it and is a romantic place to enjoy the sunset. There are many bars and tavernas in the area.
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Three Bells of Fira
The path up along the edge to the church alone is worth it for the fantastic view of the little houses and the sea. The church itself is quite nice, but you should definitely follow the signs and look at the dome and the sea from above. This is best done early in the morning or when there are no/few cruise ships off the island. Otherwise it is very crowded up there.
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Church of the Resurrection of the Lord
A beautiful view into the distance and an iconic photo spot. Very romantic and a must if you are there. This play of colors of white-blue-pink is simply breathtaking. Its situated in Imerovigli, so its much quiter here than by the blue domes of Oia.
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Castle of Pyrgos Kallistis
Definitely worth a visit, old town with narrow streets, nice coffee houses to linger in. Beautiful churches including a lovely view of the sea.
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Agios Charalambos
Very beautiful church! The view all around is also simply amazing. The cross is illuminated in the evening. Unfortunately, we couldn't go inside the church.
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Ιερός Ναός Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου Εμπορείου Θήρας
The Church of Panagia Mesani is a large, modern church located on the main road through Emporio. The church is genuinely new – it was built in 1980. There is a courtyard in front of the church, accessed by a wide staircase. Below the stairs you will find a small park with benches and a small amphitheatre, as well as a playground for children.
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Prophet Elias Monastery
Prophet Elias Monastery is located in the southeast part of Santorini, near the village of Pyrgos, on the summit of Mount Profitis Ilias. It is built at a height of approximately 567 meters above sea level, which makes it the highest point on the whole island and therefore a place with a tremendous view. But you can easily drive up here by car.
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Activities

Nea Kameni
During our Santorini stay we took a half day boat tour to the volcano island Nea Kameni the hot springs Palea Kameni and the island of Therasia. Nea Kameni is a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, part of the Santorini caldera in Greece. Formed by eruptions since 1570, it features a rugged landscape with active geothermal vents. Popular for its hiking trails, visitors can explore its craters and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding islands.
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Nisís Palaiá Kaméni
Palea Kameni, part of the Santorini volcanic island group in Greece, is known for its rugged landscape and hot springs. Formed by volcanic activity, it offers unique geological features and therapeutic waters. You will take a swim here on the boat tour.
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Therasia
Another stop on the boat tour. Here you have time to explore the village. You can also visit Manolas, which can be reached via a spiral staircase. You can also go swimming here or eat something delicious in the restaurants.
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Santorini Horse Riding
Highly recommended program! They are offering horse rides for over 10 years already and were the first on this island to do so. You can really see and feel that they have a lot of experience. A very good program for beginners as well as for more experienced riders. After a short introduction we got our horses and started our way across vineyards and volcanic landscapes to the beach. A beautiful scenery. On our way we stopped two times and our guide took pictures about us. Throughout the trip he gave us interesting information and stories about the environment and the landscape. When we arrived back, they gave a nice cold shower for all the horses. You could really see that they treat them very well and also feel that they are well trained. All the horses were really happy. The staff could tell us stories about the different horses there, that meant to us, that they really know them well and work together closely for a long time. Thank you very much for this wonderful experience!
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Bell tower
Here you will pass by during the horseback riding adventure. But of course you can also explore Megalochori and the bell tower on your own another time. I would definitely recommend it. Megalochori also offers whitewashed buildings adorned with vibrant bougainvillea, winding cobblestone streets, and traditional tavernas. Its overall a really picturesque setting. With the bell tower as the most photographed point of the village.
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Santorini: Standard Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with Food/Drinks
This is not the boat tour described above, but yet another one: You pass by a lot of beautiful sights and also get the opportunity to swim in the hot springs (Palea Kameni) and the Mesa Pigadia Beach, where you can also snorkel. Meanwhile the crew is preparing on board a delicious santorinian meal consisted of a buffet with traditional dishes, accompanied by local white wine, beer and beverages.
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