SANTORINI

TRAVEL TIPS

for first-timers

1

WATCH SUNSET FROM OIA

Despite the crowds, watching the sunset from Oia is non-negotiable as it’s just the most beautiful site.

2

STAY AT LEAST 3 DAYS 

Around three to five days is the about right amount of days to spend in Santorini. It’s not the best Greek island for a relaxing beach break or resort vacation of one week or more due to the crowds. It’s an island for exploring!

3

RENT AN ATV

One of the best travel tips for Santorini, Greece is to rent an ATV for a day. They’re much easier to drive on Santorini’s narrow, winding roads and can be super fun.

4

ALWAYS CARRY SOME CASH

Almost all hotels, big stores, and busy restaurants will accept credit cards but smaller vendors probably won’t. Some also claim their card machine is “broken” if they’d rather accept cash.

5

DINING IN SANTORINI

The Greeks, Santorini included, have a very Mediterranean eating schedule. Locals often don’t eat lunch until 2 pm and they may not eat a full dinner until 9 pm.

6

WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES

Bring comfortable shoes you can walk for hours and hours in. You’ll need sandals or flip-flops to walk on the hot sandy beaches too.

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