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Things to do in Santorini

Walk the caldera path from Oia to Fira, explore the town at Akrotiri buried by an ancient eruption, and swim from black-sand beaches on the east coast.

16 sights

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Ruins

Akrotiri Archaeological Site

A prehistoric town buried by the volcanic eruption of the 16th century BC, now excavated.Entry: Ticketed entry; hours vary by seasonSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Ruins

Ancient Thera

The ruins of an ancient town on Mesa Vouno above Kamari, with a theater, temples and a market.Entry: Limited November days; Dec to Feb by appointment. Closed WednesdaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Museum

Archaeological Museum of Thera

The island's archaeological museum in Fira, with finds from the historic sites of Santorini.Entry: Ticketed entry. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Neighborhood

Emporio

A large inland village whose fortified core, the Kasteli, is one of the best preserved on the island.Entry: Free to visit
Food

Fira

The island capital on the caldera rim, with the widest choice of restaurants and cafes.Entry: Pay as you go
Food

Firostefani

A caldera-edge village joined to Fira, with many places to eat looking over the water.Entry: Pay as you go
Food

Kamari Beach

A black-sand beach under Mesa Vouno, backed by cafes, restaurants and shops.Entry: Pay as you go
Neighborhood

Megalochori

A quiet village of well-preserved houses, churches and small squares in the south of the island.Entry: Free to visit
Museum

Museum of Prehistoric Thera

A museum in Fira displaying wall paintings and finds from the excavations at Akrotiri.Entry: Ticketed entry. Closed TuesdaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Neighborhood

Oia

The preserved village at the northern tip of the caldera, with captains houses and cave homes.Entry: Free to visit
Viewpoint

Oia Castle

The ruins of a Venetian-era castle at the tip of Oia, the most famous sunset spot on the island.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Church

Panagia Episkopi

The oldest church on the island, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with a carved wooden iconostasis.Entry: Free to visit when openSearch tours on Tiqets
Beach

Perissa Beach

A black-sand beach on the south-east coast with water sports and places to eat.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Food

Perivolos Beach

A long black-sand beach lined with cafes and restaurants, running into Perissa.Entry: Pay as you go
Food

Pyrgos

A hilltop village of mansions and churches with restaurants and traditional cafes in its lanes.Entry: Pay as you go
Viewpoint

Skaros Rock, Imerovigli

A headland below Imerovigli where one of the island's Venetian-era castles once stood.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets

See them in a day-by-day plan

Two blue church domes and an open bell tower overlook the volcanic cliffs and water of Santorini's caldera in Oia.
Oia's whitewashed churches sit above the caldera on the northern tip of Santorini. · Adapted from Giles Laurent · Adaptation licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Santorini in 3 daysOia, Skaros Rock, Museum of Prehistoric Thera, Akrotiri, Perissa, Pyrgos, Ancient Thera, Panagia Episkopi3 days, GreeceBalanced pace