Travel guide · Greece
Santorini
For caldera views, clifftop villages and hikes above the sea.
Santorini is known for its villages on the rim of a volcanic crater, the caldera and Oia’s sunsets. It suits you if you want to hike, explore volcanic landscapes and wander through villages; it is not primarily a beach destination.
Walk the 10.5 km caldera path from Fira to Oia; with its many climbs it takes three to five hours. Boat trips go to Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni, and Thirasia offers hiking too. Explore the lanes and viewpoints in Fira and Oia, and visit the ruins of Akrotiri and Fira’s museums.
Pleasant from April to June and from September to November
Orange means: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. For the beach it may be warmer.
April: 14 to 20 °C, rain on 1 day in 10
All months as a table
| Month | Low to high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11 – 15 °C | 4 in 10 |
| February | 11 – 15 °C | 3 in 10 |
| March | 12 – 17 °C | 2 in 10 |
| April | 14 – 20 °C | 1 in 10 |
| May | 18 – 23 °C | 1 in 10 |
| June | 21 – 28 °C | 0 in 10 |
| July | 24 – 30 °C | 0 in 10 |
| August | 24 – 30 °C | 0 in 10 |
| September | 22 – 27 °C | 1 in 10 |
| October | 18 – 23 °C | 2 in 10 |
| November | 16 – 20 °C | 2 in 10 |
| December | 13 – 17 °C | 3 in 10 |
Getting there
From Frankfurt about 2 hrs 55 min by schedule. You land in Santorini (JTR), 5 km from the centre.
Where to stay on Santorini?
Well-known places to stay by town and how they are rated, on average out of 10.
- Fira9.2
171 well-known places to stay
Fira sits on the caldera rim and is the hub of the bus network.
- Oia9.4
145 well-known places to stay
Oia is quieter during the day, but gets very busy towards sunset.
- Imerovigli9.4
90 well-known places to stay
Imerovigli sits north of Fira, higher above the caldera, and has practically merged with Fira and Firostefani.
- Kamari9.2
85 well-known places to stay
Kamari is by one of the dark volcanic-sand beaches and has car, quad and two-wheeler rentals.
- Perissa9.1
49 well-known places to stay
Perissa is by one of the dark volcanic-sand beaches and is served by bus.
- Pirgos9.3
42 well-known places to stay
Pyrgos is a village where you can stroll through narrow streets.
- Karterados9.1
27 well-known places to stay
Karterados is on the bus route to the airport.
The best-known hotels
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7.0Santorini Camping & Hostel2,701 reviews
8.3Porto Castello2,336 reviews
9.2Antonia Apartments★★★★ · 2,180 reviews
9.2Bedspot Hostel1,663 reviews
9.0Villa Agas★★★ · 1,591 reviews
9.2Pension Ptolemeos★★★★ · 1,564 reviews
9.8Cycladic Suites & Spa1,542 reviews
8.9Kalisti Hotel & Suites★★★★ · 1,439 reviews
Worth seeing
Food and drink
Try fava Santorinis and domatokeftedes, fried vegetable fritters, as well as fish and seafood. The island produces white wines.
What travellers ask
It is pleasant to be out from April to June and from September to November: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is July at about 30 °C; it rains most often in January.
From Frankfurt about 2 hrs 55 min by schedule. You land in Santorini (JTR), 5 km from the centre.
Most well-known places to stay are in Fira (171, rated 9.2 out of 10 on average). The best rated are Oia (9.4), Imerovigli (9.4), and Pirgos (9.3).
Start with Nea Kameni, Akrotiri, Santorini caldera, Therasia, and Palea Kameni.
The bus network connects the towns, with Fira as its central hub. Larger towns also have car, quad and two-wheeler rentals.
You need sturdy footwear for all hikes on the island.
Better not: the tap water is very salty, and most visitors drink bottled water. It is fine for washing and brushing your teeth.
As of October 19, 2026. Climate: usual values from ten years, temperatures mostly from the nearest weather station (NOAA), rain from NASA POWER. Places to stay: tripbot’s hotel catalogue (LiteAPI). Places: Wikidata, OpenStreetMap and Wikivoyage. Text written by tripbot’s AI from the articles below; every number and every tip stands there.
Articles: Wikipedia: Santorin (de), Wikivoyage: Santorini (de), Wikipedia: Santorini (en), Wikivoyage: Santorini (en). The text adapts these articles and, like them, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.