Santorini is a world-famous island famous for its beautiful landscapes, refined cuisine, unforgettable sunsets and beaches. All these factors have turned this island into a pole of attraction for countless tourists every year. But what many people don’t know about Santorini is that tourism doesn’t stop with the end of summer but continues until winter. There are many reasons to visit Santorini in winter 2024, so let’s see some of them.
Reduced number of tourists
Santorini is flooded with tourists in the summer, which makes it difficult to access the island’s attractions. In winter you will be able to take a calm and leisurely walk through the narrows of the island, enjoy the view, take your photos and visit all the sights without having a large number of tourists in your way. Imagine being able to visit one of the most crowded beaches of the island and enjoy a refreshing dip alone.
Very good deals on accommodation
Let’s not lie, in the summer the prices on the islands may be quite steep, while in the winter you can book affordable packages and visit Santorini with a lower budget. When you vacation on an off-season island you can discover very good offers and your stay on the island will be much more economical than you thought it would cost.
You will really enjoy the breathtaking sunset
In their attempt to capture the magical moment of the sunset with their camera, tourists will not even hesitate to trample you. So in winter you are given the opportunity to live this romantic experience undisturbed and take your own photos without anyone stopping you.
You will be able to visit every beach
You can go around the island with your company and visit every beach. The waters of the sea in winter, although you may think that they are cold, are actually quite warm and you will even be able to dive. By renting a boat you have the opportunity to become little explorers and travel around the island of Santorini stopping at the beaches that pique your interest.
Cultural aspects of Santorini in winter 2024
The visitor has the opportunity, without the crowds that prevail during the summer season, to take a guided tour of two of the cultural “jewels” of the island which are none other than the Prehistoric & Archaeological Museum.
Also, lovers of archeology definitely in the off season period it is necessary to visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri where it is a journey back in time as it makes a tour between buildings and objects trapped under a thick layer of volcanic material which were preserved intact or left their imprint their.
Akrotiri is the most important archaeological discovery of the Eastern Mediterranean and is located in the southwestern part of the island, at a distance of about 10 km from Fira.
Activities in Santorini in winter 2024
The appropriate period also to let the traveler indulge in thematic activities, walking and culinary. You can take a tour of Santorini!
One of the most magical walking paths has emerged as the one that connects Oia with Fira, where one walks on the edge of the Caldera and enjoys a breathtaking view without any side. The path covers about 7-8 km with all the beauty of the island “cleanly” & “quietly” spread out in front of him giving the opportunity for relaxation but also many photo clicks that you will remember forever.
Without the crowds and the huge traffic on the streets, the visitor has the opportunity to make the ultimate wine tourism trip, carrying out the guided tour and at the same time the wine tasting in more than five =wineries, tasting and discovering the wines of Santorini that are featured in all over the world and have been the ambassador of Greek wines, in many cases. An off season period has the possibility to book the wine tour much more easily, without waiting and delays, to chat with the producers without them looking at the clock.
Finally, the infamous boat, catamaran and inflatable boat trips during such a period can be done with greater ease as the visitor will certainly indulge in luxury activities at very affordable prices, thus saving money and enjoying such a thematic experience in its grandeur.
The tour from Amoudi to Thirasia is a must experience that everyone should live with a daily connection and with an authentic, otherworldly and not crowded landscape. Choose to enjoy your meal in one of the gastro-tavernas in the area.
Santorini Private Tours
The traveler of the island in very favorable temperatures compared to those prevailing in the summer months, heads towards the volcano of Santorini, the ascent being much easier.Book a Santorini private tour in winter 2024 with us!
Without the 35 degrees Celsius and also a lot of people. The same applies to the archaeological site that takes you back to the 16th century BC. You will even see the houses and jars from that time. In Santorini during the off season he has the opportunity to enjoy and learn the history of this place in an absolutely peaceful and quiet landscape.
Visits to villages
The truth is that the real & authentic “pulse” of the island is found in the villages of the island, some of which have an amazing history with special settlements that fascinate every visitor. With a gastronomy that surpasses the imagination, with irresistible local delicacies as well as with local products of superior quality and value.
It is worth a trip to them such as in Vothona which is built in a five kilometer long ravine where by plastering volcanic earth they created domes which stand alone without support, in Emporio with the old castle and the windmills on the hill of Gavrilos, in Pyrgos, the Venetian tower-state that still tells with its mansions and stepped cobblestones the glory of serenity, Messaria which is one of the largest villages of Santorini with unique squares and mansions reminiscent of the wealth of the 19th century. It is also worth visiting Megalochori, an amazing village with great prospects.
