Santorini
A most spectacular Island
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Thira and Oia, Where to eat. Where to stay. Santorini Get your guide. How to get to Santorini. Santorini. Visits 2009 - 2013 - 2016 Our Photos except 2 (Oia Accommodations) Page latest update 2025
Extremes are the very stuff of Santorini.
That’s what make Santorini unique
that’s what it makes it stand out
From The Island Today by Dr H Stroszeck
Thira (Fira)
The main village and islands Capital, Vibrant and busy To the north west Firostefani village, 3km further to an altitude of 300m is Imerovigli village, all three are located together on the edge of the multi colours cliff with breath-taking views over the Caldera.
Bars, tavernas and restaurants, hotels (cave hotels) clutter up most of the best viewing places, boutique filled narrow back street and hidden away several museums.
Early morning best time to explore, a more pleasant temperature, and the massive groups from the cruse ships have not arrived yet,
As the sun sets down time to mingle with other people to join the pulsating nightlife.
Palea Kameni
The Caldera
Nea Kameni
measures approximately 12 km x 7 km, with steep cliffs 300 m high on three of its sides. There are two small volcanic islands in the center of the caldera called Nea ("New") Kameni and Palea ("Old") Kameni.
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Thira (Fira) best stay
Pension Roussos value for money accommodation with a great location near central Thira. Air-conditioning Quadruple rooms available.
Swimming pool offers both a jacuzzi and a baby pool for toddlers.
Private free parking area for your car or motorbike. Close to the bus station.
Thireas Botique hotel and Villas In a former villa set atop a cliff, 4 star hotel. Stunning caldera views.
Modern, whitewashed rooms are modest furnished, offer Air-conditioned, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, furnished balconies with sea views.
Communal terrace, has sunloungers and an infinity pool overlooking the caldera.
Panorama Boutique hotel 4 star This luxury property offers 7 Suites complete with jacuzzi bathtub and 8 Standard Double rooms.
Smooth up-to-date accommodation offer private balconies with scenic views, air-conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi.
Freshwater outdoor pool with sunloungers.
Oia Village
It was the first village in Greece to become a heritage site as its greatest part has been built below ground level partly cut within the rock.
In the minds of hundreds of visitors, Oia’s name has been connected with breath-taking sunset views.
Oia is less crowded than Thira, except in the late afternoon when busloads of visitors arrive to experience the famous Oia sunset.
Some small whitewashed houses others painted blue, mixed with neoclassic mansions and its courtyards are ascending up on the hillside. Narrow paved alleys bars, restaurant, tavernas and various type of accommodation and again some luxurious one with some exclusive facilities.
Oia best stay
Canaves Ena, Canaves Oia Suite, Canaves Sunday, Canaves Epitome and Canaves Elefas Villas
The story of Canaves Collection begins in 1985 when the Chaidemenos family were among the first families to introduce tourism to the fishing village of Oia in Santorini. it was then that Yiannis and Anna Chaidemenos transformed 17th-century caves, once used to store wine, into designer-chic luxury hotel rooms.
Anemomilos Hotel Apartments Villas
Oia is located within a walking distance of the centre and is an excellent but also advantageous choice of accommodation. it offers to its visitors the choices of spacious and well-equipped rooms, studios and private villas for relaxation.
All the above hotels (in no particular order) can be Book direct.
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How to get to Santorini
By air
Santorini airport (JTR) approx. 5.3km from Thira and just under 17km to Oia. Transfer bus available. Taxi stand.
Flights to-from Athens daily. Flight time is approximately 45 minutes. European charter traffic and other International flights use Mykonos airport between April – October. The good flight connections to-from Santorini, make it an ideal destination to visit.
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By sea
Santorini main ferry port Athinios approx, 7,8km from Thira, Transport by bus, taxi and private transfer arranged via your hotel.
Local bus (KTEL) from Thira only.
Ferry services from Athens Pireus and Rafina during the whole year as well as from a few other Cyclades islands. During the high season there are ferry connections either direct or via Amorgos, Andros, Folegandros, Ios, Koufonissi, Milos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Syros, Tilos and Crete (Heraklion)
Island Hoppers
Allow plenty of time for your return flight and always plan and arrange an easily accessible final return port of call. Play safe is the name of the game, allow a minimum of at least one clear day to spare or more. Ferries can be cancelled due to very strong winds etc.
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