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Santorini Excursions: Things to do and to see on Santorini, Sightseeing, Cyclades

 

 

The island of Santorini Greece is considered one of the most beautiful areas not only in Greece, but also in the whole world. Its volcanic landscape, the amazing views and the breathtaking sunsets have made this island world famous, attracting thousands of visitors every year.

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Santorini offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things
you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Santorini highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Santorini.


For starters, lets ride a donkey to get around, or maybe the cable car to enjoy great views of the port and the capital of Santorini, Cyclades. For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.

 
:: Oia Village

Location: In the North of the Island
Description: Oia is the most famous of all villages of Santorini. It is known throughout the world for its quiet life and fantastic sunset, and is certainly the most beautiful and picturesque village of Santorini.
Oia
>> Info & Pictures of: Oia  
:: Volcano

Location:
Between Santorini and Thirasia Islands
Description: Two islets of black lava -the youngest islets in the Eastern Mediterranean-, a crater and hot springs located in the centre of the basin of Santorini. This volcano was mentioned by the National Geographic magazine under the title "Doomsday Volcano"...
Volcano
>> Info & Pictures of: Volcano  
:: Minoan city of Akrotiri

Location:
South of Fira, near the village of Akrotiri
Description: This Minoan settlement is one of the main attractions of Santorini. It is one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece and maybe of the whole world...
Nearest beach: Red beach
Nearest village: Akrotiri.
Akrotiri
>> Info & Pictures of: Akrotiri  
:: Red beach

Location:
West part of the island
Description: The Red Beach, or Kokkini Paralia, is one of the most famous and beautiful of the beaches of Santorini. It is located near the village and ancient site of Akrotiri
Nearest village: Akrotiri
Red beach
>> Info & Pictures of: Red Beach  
:: Santorini Catholic Cathedral

Location:
Just north of the centre of the town of Fira
Description: This cathedral is in great contrast to many of its Byzantine neighbours. The peach exterior makes it stand out from afar, as of course does its size....
Nearest beach: Vourvoulos
Nearest village: In Fira
Catholic Cathedral
>> Info & Pictures of: Catholic Cathedral  
:: Ancient Thera

Location:
On the mountain between Kamari and Perissa
Description: The town dates from the Archaic to the Roman era and has not yet been fully excavated...
Nearest beach: Kamari or Perissa
Nearest village: Kamari
Ancient Thera
>> Info & Pictures of: Ancient Thera  
:: Santorini Archaeological Museum

Location:
The centre of Fira town
Description: The highlights of this small museum include pre-historic vases from Akrotiri and marble figurines...
Nearest beach: Vourvoulos
Nearest village: In Fira
Archaeological Museum
>> Info & Pictures of: Archaeological Museum  
:: Santorini Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral

Location:
Near the centre of the Fira
Description: This cathedral sits prominently towards the bottom of the town and can be seen from quite a distance...
Nearest beach: Vourvoulos
Nearest village: In Fira
Orthodox Cathedral
>> Info & Pictures of: Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral  
 
:: Santorini Nautical Museum
Location: In the town of Oia
Description: This museum has an interesting collection of nautical items, among which oil lamps, a display of knots, model ships, etc...
Nearest beach: Columbus
Nearest village: In Oia
Nautical Museum
>> Info & Pictures of: Nautical Museum  
:: Santorini Panagia Episkopi

Location:
Close to Exo and Mesa Gonia villages
Description: This church has managed to survive various invasions as well as the many earthquakes on the island...
Nearest beach: Kamari
Nearest village: Mesa Gonia
Panagia Episkopi
>> Info & Pictures of: Panagia Episkopi  
:: Santorini Profitis Ilias

Location:
Soars above the island, positioned on Mt Profitis Ilias
Description: The monastery is right at the peak of the hill and you can see its many windowed walls...
Nearest beach: Kamari
Nearest village: Pyrgos
View from Profitis Ilias monastery
>> Info & Pictures of: Profitis Ilias  
:: Caldera

Location:
West shores of all the island
Description: The Santorini Caldera undoubtedly is one of the natural wonders on planet earth. The volcanic explosion that occurred here more than 3500 years ago changed forever the topography of the Mediterranean coast.
Caldera
>> Info & Pictures of: Caldera  
:: Skaros Rock

Location:
In front of Imerovigli village
Description: Skaros is a rocky headland that protrudes out to the azure blue Aegean Sea. This huge rock which was once part of the land...
Skaros Rock
>> Info & Pictures of: Skaros Rock  
:: Donkey Rides

Location: In Fira and Oia
Description: Santorini offers you the rare chance to travel around the whole island on the back of a donkey.
The best place to catch these donkeys is at the old port where donkeys carry both locals and tourists to the capital, Fira...
Donkey
>> Info & Pictures of: Donkey rides  
:: Archontiko Argyrou

Location:
Messaria
Description: Archontiko Argyrou is renowned for its intricately done up neoclassical architecture. This regal mansion was built way back in the year 1860 and now hosts a museum...
Argyrou Mansion
>> Info & Pictures of: Archontiko Argirou  
:: Santorini Megaron Gyzi
Location: The centre of the town of Fira, near to the convent
Description: There are lots of documents from the catholic church and the maps of Santorini...
Nearest beach: Vourvoulos
Nearest village: In Fira
>> Info about: Megaron Gyzi  

More: Discover our excursions suggestions for 1-2 or 3 days on the island of Santorini.

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