Santorini in November is a journey unlike any other that you must experience once in your life. Santorini is the Greek island that has all the lights focused on it. It makes perfect sense when you think about how many travelers from all over the world have a lifelong dream to be there even once in their life.
Landscapes that do not exist anywhere else in the world, gastronomy full of surprises and hospitality that is exemplary for all those involved in tourism! And if you are wondering when is the right time to be there? Know that September, October and the first months of summer are ideal to make the trip there!
Go to Emporio for an afternoon
This village has a character all its own and you have to give it the time it deserves. Explore it. Take photos in the wonderful frames it offers and feel the vibes the place has.
Early morning walk in Pyrgos
Another village that you must walk in Santorini is Pyrgos. Clean with vibrant colors and a bell tower that you can see from everywhere. Pyrgos will become the village with your most beautiful memories from Santorini.
Go to Thirasia for one day
Thirasia is the twin sister of Santorini that will really enchant you. Even if you have been to the island for a few days, dedicate one of them to make this one-day trip definitely worth it. In Thirasia you will find coffee, food and anything else you need.
Visit Akrotiri
There is nothing like it anywhere else in the world. Visiting is like traveling through time. Walk the streets and squares of a prehistoric city of thirty thousand inhabitants, see its elegant high-rise houses and admire the refined taste of the 17th century BC.
Go to Akrotiri Archaeological site
It is located on the southwestern tip of the island, 15 kilometers from Fira, and this archaeological site deserves to be on your schedule. The first installations in Akrotiri date back to the Late Neolithic Age.
Go to Red beach
Santorini is not famous for its beaches, but a walk here is a must. It will be difficult to get down here and it is not ideal for swimming, but the scenery is something you have to see up close!
The volcanic rocks and the result of landslides in the area, gave the famous beach its unique landscape and emblematic features. Get ready for a tough footpath from Akrotiri, between stones and rocks until you reach the beach. Its waters are cold and crystal clear, while if you get tired of walking you can rent a boat from Akrotiri.
Explore the White beach
You can get here on foot from Kambia beach by walking the path or by sea bus from Akrotiri. The beautiful relief of the rocks will remind you of Milos.
Take a tour with Santorini Tours
Prefer private packages of Santorini Tours that include a visit to Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, Pyrgos village, Profitis Ilias monastery, Akrotiri, Red beach and Black beach and the special Venetsianos Winery.. However, the experience of the view of Santorini by boat is something you should not miss at all!
Enjoy the sunset in Oia
Even if you are not among the romantics of this world, it is impossible not to be seduced by this mysterious force that almost hypnotizes the crowd in the alleys of Oia when the clock approaches sunset time. Then, a huge demonstration with hats, cameras and the smell of sunscreen moves to the edge of Oia at the Kastelli of Agios Georgios, where you just watch the sun dip into the Caldera and the people applaud it.
Spend your evening in Fira
The evening rightfully belongs to Fira, the lively capital of the island which not only has beautiful cave houses on the side of the Caldera, but also countless bars, restaurants, taverns, which make you think you are living a fairy tale!
Try local flavors
It is one of the top culinary destinations in the Aegean both for its food and for the restaurants and taverns with their special decoration and unique view. Try tomato meatballs and Vinsanto wine. In any store you go to eat, you will find them. They are must try in Santorini and you have to try them.
There are taverns and restaurants for all budgets, but it takes searching and caution because it is very possible to choose the wrong tavern and pay very dearly for a not so good meal. To be sure that your money and experience will be worth it, choose places with award-winning chefs.
Stay in a cave
The architecture of Santorini is unique. The caves, the houses that the locals dug into the rock to protect them from the winds, are unique in their kind. In modern Santorini, great architects turned them into wonderful places to stay. It is worth even for one night to feel the characteristic smell of the rock, the immediacy they have with the caldera.
Visit a winery
The volcanic land gives the wines special characteristics. A visit to a winery with Santorini tours, to see traditional vine cultivation and winemaking, and to taste some of the island’s unique wines is a fantastic experience.
