Location: Santorini
Top Things to do in Santorini
What to do and see in Santorini, South Aegean: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Even if you’ve never been to this Cyclades island in the Aegean Sea, you’d still recognize it immediately – candy-colored houses carved into cliffs, sapphire waters, gleaming white buildings topped with half-spheres the color of a stormy sky. Here you’ll find peace as you roam the black sand beaches or the streets of a provincial village like Imerovigli. Beautiful Oia is world famous for its sunsets, which seem tinted with every shade of an artist’s palette.
Restaurants in Santorini
1. Ancient Thera
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4.5 based on 2,292 reviews
This 11th century BC Dorian settlement includes remains from Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods.
Reviewed By 335kimberleyp - Grimsby, United Kingdom
Ancient Thera is at the top of a mountain and well worth a visit for anyone enjoying archeology . Just a word of warning it is worth the 10euro fare for a mini bus up and down the winding road then to access the site it is a tiring uphill climb to the summit , the stunning views alone are superb and the bus allows two hours visit which is ample time to inspect the remains of the ancient Hellenistic city .
2. The Castle of St Nicholas
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4.5 based on 570 reviews
Reviewed By R6874UWjoshuap - Wilmette, United States
This place is absolutely amazing! This is the spot from where people take pictures of the famous Oia windmills, although many people know this and take advantage of this making it a very popular destination for tourists during sunset. Best time to go here would be after dark. You'll have the place to yourself and get the gift of seeing the beauty of Santorini being bathed in ambient light!
3. MATI Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
MATI Art Gallery in Fira is the space where internationally acclaimed artist Yorgos Kypris displays his artwork and connects with people from all around the world. Since its establishment in 1990, MATI has become a local landmark in Santorini . Our aim is to share fine taste and contemporary perceptions about art with the international community of art lovers. The unparalleled selection of artwork that you will find in our gallery ranges from sculpture & installations to drawings & designer jewelry. The personalized approach that we like to develop with our clients has enabled us to build a rich portfolio of commissioned works in museums & public spaces, private collections, hotels and other commercial buildings. Our 30 years of experience guarantees and secures hassle-free fully insured worldwide shipping, always making sure we provide an outstanding service.
Reviewed By kimhS3691FK
We bought a piece of art from here many years ago, after a house move and re installation of our bronze fishes we managed to break one of the fish tails. Emailed the gallery and within a few days we were able to put up our replacement piece. Alex and his staff were so helpful and kind, could not recommend this gallery more!
4. Sunset in Oia
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4.5 based on 9,564 reviews
Reviewed By iaink2001 - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
I'm so glad I managed to get to travel to Santorini and take in it's beautiful sights. If you get a chance it's an island you must visit at least once in your lifetime, amazing white washed villages against the blue and volcanic backdrop is a site to behold. Although the sunset wasn't as good as normal when I went to Oia, as there were clouds on the horizon which covered the sun in it's final moments before dipping into the Aegean. Even in these times there's still a large crowd that gathers on every spare vantage point, so give yourself a bit of time before sunset and get ready with your camera, you won't regret it.
5. Megalochori - Traditional Village
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4.5 based on 501 reviews
Reviewed By Voyager501491
Megalochori was a fantastic location for us . Quiet village with a small square where the best restaurants were Raki (tomatoe balls a favourite ) and Marmita The accommodation and overall service from Ducato was outstanding. The accommodation at villa Lo , an old school was absolutely superb . . Then we moved to Mansion 1878 , which was equally stunning , based in an old winery . In Megalochori, we hired a car for 3 days - cheapest ever at 30 euros and didn’t even need a credit card. We were also about five minutes from the most stunning. Views ever , on our last night we walked 5 minutes from the hotel and sat and watched the sunset with a glass of beer - the sunsets in Santorini are simply the best . We drove to Oia and watched the sunset , had a day And night in Fira Walking down the steps to the old port and then getting the cable car back up , went on a semi private Catomaran to red beach , white beach , the volcano island and had. Brilliant bbq , walked to pyrgos (worth finding the back path as per Julia Bradbury programme ) through the vineyards where we had a drink at the rosemary bar , and then Mezzi at Franco s watching the sunset , we went to the beach at Perrisa and then ate at Popeyes, and we loved going to Amoundi Bay , stunning location , with a walk just around the corner where you can watch or participate in cliff diving -the beauty of Santorini is quite simply stunning.
6. Church of Panagia
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4.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By Krishhere - Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India
Located on the main square of Oia, this church with spotless white walls, blue some and a bell tower with six bells is an iconic image of Santorini. The inside of the church is also beautiful. A mass was on when we went in and it was such a peaceful atmosphere inside.
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8. Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
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4.5 based on 600 reviews
Reviewed By strawmns - California, United States
Stop by and take a nice photo of the area and surrounding area. An easy walk from the port / cable car area.
9. Panagia Episkopi
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Thewanderingwinos - Brighton, United Kingdom
Lovely location with great views, old carob tree and lots of content looking strays lounging around. Lots to see of interest here, inside and out. Old stone engraved animal watering trough outside, inside is crammed full of frescoes, paintings and trinkets and the light coming through the stained glass window is stunning. There is so much detail here in a very small space, we were lucky in that we were the only ones at the time so we could have a really good slow look at everything. We had to ask where to leave a donation as there is no visible donation pot/box here. They should really put something up for tourists to leave a donation for the continued preservation and upkeep of this delightful church. Well worth a detour to see this interesting and beautiful church.
10. Oia's Main Street
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4.5 based on 880 reviews
Reviewed By avipiti - Hod Hasharon, Israel
Although Oia is one big tourist trap, it is nevertheless beautiful. The views of the Caldera are great. The town has many souvenir shops, as well as expensive fashion shops.
