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What should you know about Santorini in 2025?

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Santorini may be famous for its cinematic sunsets, but that’s not all. There are plenty of things to see and do that will impress you and prove that Santorini is not such a famous destination by chance. But what should you know about Santorini in 2025 before taking a Santorini private tour?

Basic information about Santorini in 2025

Santorini is located between Io and Anafi. It is a complex of the islands of Thira, Thirasia, Aspronisi, and the volcanoes Palia Kameni and Nea Kameni, where the crater of the volcano is located. Today Santorini has 7000 permanent residents scattered in its 10 or so villages. Fira is the capital of the island and Oia, one of its most beautiful villages, is known throughout the world for its impressive and magical sunset.

Santorini’s unique beaches, with cliffs and volcanic rocks, give the island a special physiognomy. One of the most important tourist destinations in the world, Santorini is a dream that anyone can see with their eyes wide open. Loyal friends of Santorini who visit the island by boat feel the same rare emotion every time, from the moment the lines of the famous volcanic island begin to be faintly outlined.

1. Fira

The capital of the island is Fira. Built on the Caldera, 260 m. above the sea, with a magnificent view of the crystal blue waters of the Aegean and the islet of Nea Kameni, they seem to be a breath from the sky. Couples in love flock to the volcanic island every year, looking to enjoy the famous Santorini sunset while embracing on a balcony in the Caldera. 

2. Oia

The settlement of Oia in Santorini is the first preserved traditional settlement in Greece, with houses dug into the rock. Thousands of visitors from Greece and all over the world arrive in Oia every summer to enjoy the unique beauty the stunning view of the caldera and the play of colors. It is worth visiting the Maritime Museum and the traditional settlement of Finikia, which is just 1.5 km away. You may take a Santorini private sunset tour by Santorini Tours.

Swim in the two bays of Ammoudi, descending 214 steps, and Armeni. Also, the beaches of Baxedes and Kouloumpos are only about 3 km. and are located on the outer side of the island. Oia is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday. In its picturesque streets, you will find many shops for shopping, luxurious restaurants and cafes, and quiet bars all with a unique view of the sea. You can stay in traditional houses built in caves and newly built apartments that follow the line of the rock which offers idyllic accommodation and wonderful views.

3. Kamari

Kamari is an important tourist resort of Santorini, close to the airport on the eastern side of the island with plenty of greenery, eucalyptus and tamarisk trees and an endless sandy beach with black pebbles. Just above Kamari is the archaeological site of Ancient Thira, in Mesa Vouno.

You can enjoy your swim on the beautiful beach that extends to Monolithos. The sea is ideal for windsurfing. You will find hotels, rooms to rent and camping, as well as along the beach there are restaurants, cafes, bars, discos and clubs with Greek music, shopping centers, bakeries, supermarkets, ATMs and a Health Center.

4. Imerovigli

Imerovigli is one of the most famous resorts of Santorini, it is a few kilometers from Fira and they have almost joined together and are a continuation of the capital of the island. Imerovigli is relatively quieter and more suitable for accommodation for those who love tranquility and you can have the full experience by taking a tour of Santorini.

There are several accommodations and hotels as well as shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. The view is magnificent as in Oia and Fira. the castle of skarosIn Imerovigli, as in the whole of Santorini, there are many churches and chapels. The chapel of Theoskepasti is one of the most interesting, it is built on the edge of a cliff in front of the rock of Skaros.

5. Firostefani

Firostefani is the area between Imerovigli and Fira, from here you can have amazing sunsets. The small square in Firostefani fills up early in the afternoon with the crowd of tourists of all nationalities, you will find there the traditional tavern Aktaion and many cafes and bars on the edge of the western side. Here you can enjoy Greek music in Santorini. There are many restaurants and snack bars but also generally sophisticated and trendy entertainment and recreation areas.

Firostefani is not as quiet as Imerovigli or as bustling as Fira. It is an ideal location because it is located between Fira and Imerovigli which have essentially merged, each has its character. Accommodation in Firostefani is chosen by those who love the hustle and bustle of Fira, but at the same time want peace. You can walk to the clubs and restaurants of Fira, short distances within about 10 minutes.

It is not recommended to use a car, due to the traffic and parking difficulties at the entrance to the city. Here you will find some interesting restored mansions and several hotels and accommodations. Firostefani is a place for all budgets and preferences. You can visit all these places by taking a Santorini private tour in 2025.

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5 of the best places to stay in Santorini in 2025

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Santorini, perhaps Greece’s most iconic island with a worldwide reputation, is one of the most special islands you can visit in 2025. Santorini in 2025 is a special vacation place that will impress you. In the summer the island is suffocating with visitors, with many coming from all over the world, but if you are discouraged by the crowds, you can choose spring, autumn, or winter to travel to Santorini in 2025.

There are many options for accommodation in Santorini in 2025, but it is an expensive island by general admission, so do your research in time to find the right room for you.

1. Thira or Fira

Thira is the capital of the island and is located in the western part of Santorini at a distance of 8 km. and from the main port of the island in Athinios. It is the ideal place for those visiting the island for the first time since it is built on the edge of the caldera and is the most developed tourist spot.

It is a bustling place with whitewashed alleys like a labyrinth with numerous shops, cafes, and restaurants. At any panoramic point you choose to stop, you will have a magnificent view of the sea and the caldera.

Here is also the Archaeological Museum, the Naval Museum, and the Gyzi Mansion where summer cultural events are held.

If you are looking for the ideal place to have fun and dance in Fira, you will find the most options in bars. Also here you will find everything from very expensive 5-star hotels to studios and camping.

2. Kamari

Kamari is a seaside and very touristic settlement, in the east of the island, which developed strongly in the mid-20th century.

The trademark here is of course the endless beach with the black volcanic sand that stretches under the imposing Black Mountain rock. It is an organized beach with all the amenities and water sports. The Archaeological Site of Ancient Thira is also located here.

The area is a fully equipped tourist resort, with hotels, shops, and taverns as well as bars and clubs.

3. Imerovigli

The picturesque Imerovigli is located next to Fira and is built at an altitude of 300 meters. From here you will have the best view of the entire island and is possibly the most romantic spot. In the area, there was once the castle of Skaros, of which only a few ruins remain now.

From Imerovigli, you can also take the path that crosses the caldera and reach Oia if you are a hiking enthusiast. And here you will of course find everything from 5-star hotels to suites, villas, and apartments.

4. Perissa

In the southeast of the island lies the seaside Perissa, a tourist resort famous for its Black Beach. According to historical evidence, there was an ancient city here, on the ruins of which more modern settlements were later built.

It is located on the other side of the Great Mountain that separates it from Kamari and its beach rivals Kamari in beauty.

It is a developed settlement with all kinds of shops and a wide variety of accommodation.

5. Pyrgos Kallistis

Pyrgos Kallistis is the old capital of Santorini and is located at the highest point of the island. It was one of the five castles on the island and it still exists you will hear it called simply Pyrgos or even Kainourgiobourgo, as its old name was.

It is a traditional settlement, which has not followed the development of the rest of the island in terms of tourism and for this reason, it is the ideal place to stay for those who want a more traditional and simple place for your holidays.

Within the alleys of the settlement, you will find several accommodations, from suites and hotels to apartments and rooms, as well as several restaurants.

What is the best place for watching the sunset in Santorini 2025?

If you are someone who has not seen enough sunsets, then you should visit Santorini in 2025 ​​to see the most beautiful sunset in the world.

In Oia, a few moments before sunset, you will be left to admire the vast horizon that stretches out before you with a fiery red sun somewhere in the depths of the Aegean. The sea loses its blue color and becomes reddish, like the volcanic lava that created Santorini.

There are days when the streets of Oia are filled with visitors from all over the world, who flock to see this unique spectacle of the Santorini sunset. The ruins of the castle of Agios Nikolaos, the churches, and the rooftops are their usual destination, as everyone looks for the place that will help them enjoy the unique spectacle and the atmosphere that seems dreamy.

The unique color combinations as the sun sinks into the blue of the Aegean Sea compose a romantic scene that touches every visitor. Also, you can take a private Santorini sunset tour and enjoy the most famous sunset in the world.

1. Oia

Oia is located in the northern part of the island, 11 kilometers from Fira. It is famous for its sunset. Oia was one of the five castles of Santorini. The settlement reached its peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries thanks to shipping, transit trade, and agriculture.

Oia offers countless spots to enjoy the colors of the sunset, corners with fewer people, and 100% breathtaking views. You can take a tour of Santorini!

2. Lighthouse at Akrotiri

Enjoy the famous sunset from the lighthouse at Akrotiri! The view is unique and you can see the entire island and Oia in the distance, as the sun sinks into the sea! The people are much less than in Oia.

The lighthouse at Akrotiri is one of the most beautiful in the Cyclades. It was built in 1892 by the French Lighthouse Company. The height of the tower is 10 meters. Renovated in 1925, it stopped operating during World War II and started operating again in 1945. It was electrified in 1983 and its operation was automated in 1988.

You can explore the whole island and experience the magic of Santorini in 2025 by taking a Santorini private tour.

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Which are the must-see places in Santorini 2025?

 

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Santorini is known as one of the most beautiful places and people from all over the world dream of visiting it and admiring its grace up close. Read the above to know the must-see places in Santorini 2025.

1. Thira or Fira

Fira is the largest settlement and capital in Santorini. To the west, below Fira is Gialos, the old port, where cruise ships dock and the cable car starts. Almost connected to Fira is Firostefani. It is one of the stops you must make. The beautiful view of the caldera about 300 meters above the sea, the white houses, and their blue domes will reward you! Wander through the beautiful alleys of Fira and immerse yourself in the otherworldly beauty of the caldera. You can climb the 588 steps from the Old Port to get there.

2. Firostefani

You can reach Firostefani from Fira, following the “eyebrow” of the caldera at a distance of about 10 minutes on foot. The view of the caldera is unique, with the cliff being so steep that you will often feel a heartbeat. Especially, when the sun sinks into the sea you will be enchanted. In Firostefani you will find several remarkable suggestions for food, in restaurants and taverns with a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere.

3. Oia

Oia is one of the most famous destinations, known all over the world for its sunset and cave buildings that in recent years have hosted hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops. It is without a doubt one of the most photographed places in Greece with the endless domes that appear in every corner, since there are more than 60 churches in Oia. At the edge of the settlement is the Castle, with the parts that have been preserved offering a unique view, but also a charming journey into history.

4. Imerovigli

It has been built linearly on the edge of the Caldera, occupies the most privileged position, and has the most breathtaking view of the Caldera and Thirasia. A special place for the village is the Castle of Skaros, the old Kastelli which for several centuries was the capital of the island.

5. Akrotiri

This is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world and certainly the largest in the Eastern Mediterranean. The most important attraction in Akrotiri is the prehistoric settlement, which was first inhabited around 4500 BC and came to light after systematic excavations that began in 1967. You can take a Santorini Historical Private Tour with Santorini Tours in 2025.

6. Ammoudi

Buried in red volcanic rocks, below the beautiful Oia and next to the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea, lies a beautiful location in Santorini, the secluded Ammoudi. You can reach Ammoudi, the picturesque harbor that is a must-see in Santorini 2025, by descending the 214 steps that separate it from Oia. The 19th-century commercial port today welcomes mainly seafood lovers, who want to enjoy fresh fish and seafood.

7. Pyrgos

A beautiful village, a pole of attraction for thousands of visitors every year, who seek tranquility, natural beauty, and quality in everything. You will find yourself there in just 10 minutes by car from Fira. It has impressive architecture, curves beautiful alleys, whitewashed narrow streets, and countless churches.

8. Nea Kameni

Nea Kameni is today the most interesting, if not generally, at least geologically, point of Santorini. It is a small island, in the center of the caldera, which was created entirely by the volcano, with its oldest lands dating back to 1570 and the most recent to 1950! The locals call it a “volcano”, visitors make it a priority in their explorations and the legend loves it. In Nea Kameni, the largest crater is called Daphne. A visit here is truly an inconceivable experience.

A rare beach that is worth visiting. It stands out for its red sand but also for the red-black volcanic landscape that you encounter. It is accessible in two ways: by boat from Akrotiri or by road.

9. Perivolos

Perivolos Beach is a beautiful part of the island of Santorini 2025. There is a coastal road that on one side has a crystal clear beach with soft black sand and of course umbrellas and sun loungers and on the other, a multitude of beautiful restaurants and beach bars with great music and chill-out areas on the sand. The black sand may be strange, but its crystal clear waters compensate every visitor.

10. Vlychada

When you first find yourself on Vlychada Beach, you think you are in a science fiction movie. Lunar landscape, volcanic rocks, exotic atmosphere. The sea has formed many recesses and caves to explore.

11. White Beach

The White Beach makes the difference. As its name suggests, the beach is full of white rocks that contrast with its black sand. Ideally quiet compared to the busy and neighboring Red Beach. To reach the White Beach, one needs to board one of the boats that make the route, either from the port of Akrotiri or from the neighboring Red Beach. You can take a Santorini Exclusive Shore Private Tour With Santorini Tours.

12. Kamari

Kamari is one of the most cosmopolitan and touristy beaches of Santorini 2025. It stretches for about 5 kilometers, in front of the homonymous settlement on the east coast of the island and, together with Perissa beach, attracts the most people every summer. It has fine black sand and it is often called Black Beach, in contrast to Red and White and pebbles in some parts and you can visit Kamari in your Santorini private tour.

13.  Perissa

With black sand but also with a blue flag, Perissa Beach is an ideal choice for swimming, relaxation, and fun. It is fully organized, and has many beach bars, while for the more active there is also the possibility of water sports.

Known all over the world and one of the most famous tourist destinations, Santorini is a “holiday dream” for many. It may have the reputation of being the most romantic island with the most amazing sunset in almost the entire world, but the island’s beauties are numerous and enchant even the most demanding traveler.

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7 things you should do in Santorini in 2025

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Santorini could be described as the most fabulous island because it is unique in the whole world. It is therefore the perfect setting for unique holidays, while it knows very well how to seduce its visitors, offering them unforgettable moments. See the 7 things you should do in Santorini in 2025.

Among the top islands of the Mediterranean, it is truly visited from every corner of the earth, to enjoy its unique natural beauty. Santorini, the southernmost island of the Cyclades, stands out for its volcanic landscape with its reddish and black hues, the white houses built on the edge of the Caldera that seem to be floating on the edge of the cliff and above all for its sunset of incomparable beauty.

1. Enjoy the magical sunset in Oia

The absolute must-see of the island. In the fairytale settlement of Oia, after wandering the alleys between the picturesque white houses, try to find the best place to see the most wonderful sunset of your life. Alternatively, if you prefer a quieter experience, then you can enjoy the sunset in one of the restaurants in the area.

The romantic sunset, the volcano, and the beautiful white houses in the caldera are the images we all bring to mind when we think of the wonderful Santorini. But the island has much more to offer you. Colorful beaches, and unique culinary flavors are some of the experiences that await you to discover once you are there.

2. Take a tour of the volcano

Santorini has been endowed with a special natural landscape due to the volcanic eruptions that have occurred here. Most visitors do not miss the opportunity to be on the island of Nea Kameni where they have the opportunity to go up to the crater of the volcano. Before you leave, take a dip in the thermal springs of the island which offer healing properties.

3. Relax on the island’s colorful beaches

White, Red, or Black beach? These unique beaches will offer you the most special experience, so you must visit them all if you have time. For example, if you are going for a relaxed vibe we recommend Perissa, Perivolos, and Kamari. You can take a Santorini private shore tour and enjoy Santorini’s most famous beaches.

4. Try the unique local products

Santorini is famous for the unique local products that you will enjoy while you are on the island. Because of the soil, varieties of produce thrive that you won’t find elsewhere such as fava beans, capers, white eggplants, and tomatoes. But what will fascinate you are the special wines of the island, with the most famous being the Assyrtiko and the sweet Vincento wine.

5. Learn the ancient history of the island at Akrotiri

At the southern end of the island, it is worth visiting the Minoan settlement at Akrotiri. At the archaeological site, you can walk among the ruins of the city and see up close the remains of buildings, ceramics, and even sewage systems that prove that Santorini was prosperous before the eruption of the volcano. You can take a Santorini private historical tour with our guides and learn the rich history of Santorini.

6. Get to know the authentic aspect of Santorini in Ammoudi

At the picturesque port in Ammoudi, you will be enchanted by the wonderful scenery. Crystal clear blue waters, red rocks all around, and Oia dominating from above. To get there, you will need to go down the 300 steps that connect Amoudi to Oia. Here you can enjoy the freshest seafood in the picturesque restaurants while enjoying the enchanting sunset in the island of Santorini.

Ammoudi is the small port below Oia. Its buildings, which were once mainly warehouses, as the boats were loaded from there with various products, give a special touch to the picturesque settlement. The small pebble beach at Ammoudi can be reached after the visitor descends more than 200 wide steps. The waters are a dazzling blue, but keep in mind that they deepen abruptly, which is exciting for some but off-putting for others. The background is however imposing, with the steep volcanic rocks covering the harbor.

7. Enjoy wines from local varieties

Anyone who visits the island, in addition to well-known sights, should try all kinds of activities as well as popular dining experiences. In Santorini, people have the opportunity to enjoy unique wine tasting and food pairing experiences through a menu with wine and dish combinations that cannot be found anywhere else on the island. So, you can take a Santorini private Santorini wine tour with Santorini Tours.

Our guided tours of the vineyards and the areas of the winery, where the wines are stored, are of great interest because there you learn from the experts all the secrets of Santorini’s winemaking and everything that makes the local wines so special.

Also, lovers of Cycladic gastronomy and the special products of Santorini’s land and sea should not miss the opportunity to explore flavors and aromas by taking a private Santorini food tour.

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