Santorini Flights, Hotels and Transfers

Santorini is the best-known island in the Aegean, its white houses lined along the rim of a caldera left by a collapsed volcano. The sunset at Oia, the blue-domed churches and the volcanic-sand beaches put it at the top of honeymoon and short-break lists. At under two hours from Istanbul, even a three-day plan is enough to see the island.

Highlights

• Oia and the sunset

  The northern tip of the island; it fills up in the late afternoon, so claim your spot an hour early.

• Fira and the caldera walk

  The cliff-edge path from the capital Fira through Imerovigli to Oia, with views the whole way.

• Kamari and Perissa beaches

  Two long shores known for black volcanic sand, lined with beach clubs and tavernas.

• Akrotiri and the boat trip

  A settlement preserved under ash, and a half-day boat trip out to the volcanic islets.

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