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Santorini, Greece

Santorini Holidays

Enjoy our lowest-priced travel months!

Santorini isn’t just a pretty face - it’s a Greek paradise with jaw-dropping views, boujee hotels, and one-of-a-kind beaches.

Holidays to Santorini 2026

  • 🤩 Fun fact: people seem to reckon that this place might just be the legendary lost city of Atlantis, don't believe us, check out the underwater ruins and get invested in the theories.

  • 🏖️ Best beach: you might think we're taking the Perissa when we say this is the best beach, but we absolutely are not, picture volcanic sands, crystal waters, thrilling water sports and bars and restaurants for days.

  • 🍺 Price of a pint: prices can vary depending on what area your jolly takes you too, but you're typically looking at between €4 and €6 - £3.50 - £5.25 to you and me.

Santorini Highlights

  • Loads of beaches with bags of character - Santorini isn’t about your standard white sands. From black volcanic beaches to red sand coves, the island’s coastlines are full of personality.

  • Wine production is through the roof - the Greeks really know their vino! With vineyards rooted in volcanic soil, Santorini is a paradise for wine lovers. Sample some Assyrtiko wine—you’ll be a fan for life.

  • Sunsets you can write home about (or at least post on Insta) - the sunsets here are so famous, they practically have their own fan base. No filter necessary for these epic Instagram shots.

  • Boujee hotels for the luxury holiday vibes - think cave rooms, private pools, and views that could knock your flip-flops off. Santorini hotels take “luxury” to a whole new level.

Best Areas to Stay on your Santorini holidays

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families

  • Kamari - Black sand beach, beach bars, family-friendly hotels, and a laid-back seaside vibe. The best base for families who want easy beach days.

  • Perissa - Similar vibe to Kamari with black sand, water sports, and budget-friendly stays. A bit more relaxed and great value.

  • Monolithos - Gentle waves and shallow water on a quieter stretch of coast. Brilliant for families with little ones.

💑 Couples

  • Oia - The postcard. Blue domes, cliffside sunsets, cave hotels, and the most romantic views on the island. Peak Santorini.

  • Firostefani - Caldera views without the Oia crowds. Peaceful, pretty, and a short stroll from Fira's restaurants and bars.

  • Imerovigli - The highest point on the caldera with quiet clifftop luxury. Boutique hotels and honeymoon energy for days.

🎉 Groups

  • Fira - The island's capital and buzzing hub. Caldera views, bars, nightlife, museums, and the best transport links to everywhere else.

  • Perivolos - Beach clubs, cocktail bars, and cabanas. The social scene of Santorini's south coast - perfect for groups who want sun-lounger vibes by day and cocktails by night.

Other places to stay in Santorini:

Emporio - Karterados - Megalochori - Messaria - Monolithos - Paradisos - Pyrgos - Santorini Town - Vlychada - Vourvoulos

What are the best beaches to visit on your holidays to Santorini?

OK, you caught us. This place literally exists because of a volcanic eruption, so it's not gonna have your classic white-sand stretches, but it does still have plenty of beaches to flop down onto - and they've all got their own character. Whether you're planning ahead for your Summer holidays, looking to bag your next budget-friendly break or scoping out one of our last-minute holidays, these stunners will be ready whenever you are:

  • Perissa - sporting black volcanic sands, a Blue Flag and some drinking spots sprinkled in for good measure, this place is a paradise for water sport enthusiasts and easy-going folk alike.

  • Red Beach - an absolute must-see (and must-post-to-the-'Gram), thanks to its red cliffs and coppery sands. What else did you expect with a name like that?!

  • Perivolos - buzzing with energy, sun loungers galore, and delish dining just a hop away

  • Monolithos - a family-friendly stretch with gently-sloping sands and calm waves, perfect for a chill day out away from the hustle and bustle of pesky tourists (you don't count)

  • Kamari - a fab spot for families and lovebirds, right in the heart of the action and low-key giving Perissa energy, like the annoying, smaller twin that's a bit more boujee but still down for a good time

  • Vlychada - for those looking to get off the beaten track, surrounded by white cliffs and laced with gorge sands, you'll feel like you hopped out your car onto the surface of another planet - mayyyyybe that's a stretch, but give it a go anyway, we dare ya

What are the top hotels in Santorini?

Digs in Santorini are all the rage. Think chic cave rooms, swanky private pools, adults-only retreats and packed-out family resorts - it's got it all. Whoever you're taking, check out some of our fave hotels below:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families

  • Afroditi Venus (Kamari) - Right by the black sand beach with a choice of pools including a kids' one, a chilled beach bar, spa, and Maisonette rooms that sleep up to 4.

  • Epavlis Hotel (Kamari) - Traditional Greek breakfast every morning, pool with views, and a relaxed family-friendly vibe. Good value for Santorini.

  • Notos Therme & Spa (Vlychada) - Indoor and outdoor pools, a kids' swim area, water sports galore, and some rooms with private pools. Near the lunar-landscape cliffs of Vlychada beach.

💑 Couples

✨ Luxury

  • Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas (Oia) - Private heated jacuzzis, private swimming pools, butler service in the villas, an en-suite sauna, and sunset views over the Aegean from the bar and restaurant. This is peak Santorini luxury.

  • San Antonio Luxury Hotel (Imerovigli) - Cave spa carved into the rock, caldera views, couples' massage packages, and the kind of cliffside setting that makes you never want to leave. Proper five-star honeymoon material.

💰 Value

  • Smy Orizontes Santorini (Pyrgos) - Modern rooms, a pool terrace, and a restaurant serving all-day dining. Solid base in a quieter village with lower prices than the caldera towns.

  • Epavlis Hotel (Kamari) - One of the best budget-friendly picks on the island. Pool, breakfast, and beach access without the caldera price tag.

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🇬🇷 Santorini holidays 2026 / 2027 travel guide

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families

  • 🏖️ Beach day at Kamari or Perissa - black volcanic sand, Blue Flag water, sunbeds for hire, and water sports for the older kids.

  • 🌋 Volcano and hot springs boat trip to Nea Kameni - hike up to the steaming crater, then cool off in the sulphuric hot springs. Science lesson and adventure rolled into one.

  • 🍅 Tomato Industrial Museum near Vlychada - sounds niche, but kids love the underground tunnels and the story of how tiny Santorini tomatoes powered the island's economy.

  • 🎬 Open-air cinema at Cine Kamari - catch a film under the stars with popcorn, cocktails, and warm evening air. A proper family evening out.

💑 Couples

  • 🌅 Sunset in Oia - the most famous sunset spot in Greece. Grab a caldera-view table at a restaurant or find a quiet spot on the castle ruins and watch the sky turn pink.

  • 🍷 Wine tasting at Santo Wines or Venetsanos Winery - sip Assyrtiko white wine with panoramic caldera views. Proper romantic afternoon.

  • ⛵ Sunset catamaran cruise around the caldera - most include wine, a BBQ dinner, and swimming stops at hot springs and Red Beach. The ultimate Santorini couples' experience.

  • 🥾 Hike the Fira to Oia trail - 10km along the caldera rim with jaw-dropping views the entire way. Free, unforgettable, and best done early morning before the heat kicks in.

🎉 Groups

  • 🍸 Beach club day at Perivolos - cocktails, cabanas, DJ sets, and black sand. The social hub of Santorini's coast.

  • 🚤 Caldera boat tour with BBQ and drinks - sail past the volcano, swim in the hot springs, and eat lunch on deck. A brilliant group day out.

  • 🍷 Wine tour of the island's volcanic vineyards - Santorini has over a dozen wineries, most with tastings and caldera views. Hire a minibus and make a day of it.

  • 🌙 Bar-hop through Fira - the caldera-edge bars serve cocktails with sunset views, then the nightlife kicks in with clubs like Koo, Enigma, and Tango.

🗣️ Local Lingo

  • 👋 Yia sou - Hello

  • 🙏 Efcharisto - Thank you

  • 🍺 Mia bira, parakalo - A beer, please

  • 😍 Omorfo - Beautiful

  • 🍽️ To logariasmo, parakalo - The bill, please

  • ☀️ Kalimera - Good morning

🏝️ Other Greece Holidays 2026 / 2027

Fancy exploring more of Greece or hopping to another island? Here are some top picks:

Other Greek Islands

  • 🏛️ Rhodes — Medieval Old Town, Blue Flag beaches, and proper variety from Faliraki nightlife to Lindos clifftop charm.

  • ☀️ Kos — Sandy beaches, ancient ruins, and a buzzing old town. More relaxed and affordable than Santorini.

  • 🏖️ Crete — Greece's biggest island with gorge hikes, ancient palaces, and some of the best food in the Med.

  • 💚 Corfu — Lush green hills, Venetian old town, and gorgeous west coast beaches. A different flavour of Greek island.

  • 🎉 Zante — Shipwreck Beach, turtle-spotting boat trips, and Laganas for nightlife.

  • 🌊 Kefalonia — Dramatic coastlines, Myrtos Beach, and that Captain Corelli atmosphere.

  • 🏝️ Skiathos — Pine-fringed sandy beaches and a lively harbour town.

  • 💃 Mykonos — Party island with windmill views, designer shopping, and beach clubs. Santorini's glamorous neighbour.

Mainland Greece

  • 🏛️ Athens — The Acropolis, Plaka's winding streets, and world-class museums. Easy to combine with a Santorini trip.

  • 🏖️ Halkidiki — Three peninsulas of sandy beaches and turquoise water in northern Greece.

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Weather in Santorini

JAN

12°C

FEB

12°C

MAR

14°C

APR

19°C

MAY

23°C

JUN

26°C

JUL

30°C

AUG

30°C

SEP

24°C

OCT

20°C

NOV

15°C

DEC

13°C

Santorini is like that friend who looks good in every selfie – it's just always on point. In the summer (June to September), temperatures sashay around 25-30°C. It's the perfect time for cliff-jumping, sunbathing, or perhaps a saucy little tango with a glass of local wine.

Now, let's get to the juicy part. The weather in Santorini has a bit of a flirtatious side in spring and autumn. Teasing you with a comfortable 15-25°C, these seasons are just begging for an outdoor escapade. Who's up for an island-hopping adventure?

Winter doesn't go unnoticed either, strutting its stuff between 10-15°C from December to February. Sure, it might play hard to get with a chance of rain, but that's just an excuse to snuggle up in a cosy taverna

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FAQs

How long does it take to fly to Santorini?

It takes about four hours to fly to Santorini from the UK.

What's the time difference between the UK and Santorini?

Santorini is two hours ahead of the time in the UK.

What currency do they use in Santorini?

The official currency of Santorini is the Euro.

What language do they speak in Santorini?

The official language spoken in Santorini is Greek.

Is Santorini very expensive?

Like any holiday destination, Santorini can be expensive. It's one of the most popular holiday destinations thanks to its top-tier views, famous sunsets and honeymoon vibes. BUT, that doesn't mean it's not possible to do Santorini on a budget. Things like shortening the length of your holiday, opting for a more budget-friendly hotel, getting around on public transport instead of a hire car and dining at your hotel instead of local restaurants are all ways you can shave a bit of moolah off your holiday price tag.

What is the cheapest month to go to Santorini?

Like most cases, the cheapest time to visit Santorini is during off-season, which is typically between October and March. This is when hotels are usually in less demand, and flights are a bit cheaper.

Can you swim in the sea in Santorini?

Absolutely — the water's crystal clear and the beaches are brilliant for a dip. The south of the island (around Perissa, Perivolos and Kamari) has the warmest water and the best swimming beaches. Sea temps hit 23–25°C in summer, and swimming season runs from late May to October.

Is Santorini good for families?

It can be — with a bit of planning. The clifftop villages like Oia and Fira have loads of steps and narrow paths, which can be tricky with pushchairs or tired little legs. For families, the east coast resorts of Kamari and Perissa are your best bet — flat, sandy beaches, shallow water, and plenty of family-friendly hotels. The volcano boat trip is  usually a hit with kids too.

Is Santorini worth it if I don't drink wine?

100%. The views, the sunsets, the boat trips, the beaches, the food — there's plenty to fall in love with even if you're not into vino. That said, a winery visit is still worth it for the scenery alone (and most serve local snacks too).

Do I need to book restaurants in Santorini?

For the famous sunset spots in Oia and caldera-view restaurants in Fira — yes, especially in July and August. Book a few days ahead or you'll be watching the sunset from behind a queue. Away from the hotspots, you can usually walk in without a reservation.

How do I get from Santorini Airport to my hotel?

We can sort your transfers when you book – just add them to your package. Santorini's a small island, so most transfers are 15-30 minutes. Kamari and Perissa are closest to the airport (around 10-15 mins), while Oia and Fira take a bit longer (20-30 mins). Local buses run from the airport to Fira, where you can connect to other resorts, but a pre-booked transfer takes the faff out of it.

How do I get from Santorini Airport to my hotel?

Santorini Airport (JTR) is small and busy in summer — be patient! The easiest option is booking transfers through On the Beach when you sort your package, so someone's waiting at arrivals. Taxis from the rank cost around €20-35 depending on your destination (Kamari and Perissa are closest, Oia is furthest at about €35). Local buses run to Fira from the airport, from where you can connect to other villages. In peak summer, pre-booking transfers is strongly recommended — taxi queues can be brutal.

Is Santorini walkable?

Depends where you are. Fira, Oia, and the caldera villages are walkable within themselves — but be prepared for a LOT of steps, steep paths, and cobblestones (not pushchair-friendly). The famous Fira to Oia hike is 10km along the caldera rim. The east coast resorts like Kamari and Perissa are flat and easy to walk around. Getting between different parts of the island requires buses, taxis, or a hire car — it's not somewhere you can walk from beach to beach.