What Santorini is known for
Fava is probably the most famous and iconic traditional dish in Santorini. Also be sure to try other island favorites like tomato keftedes (fritters), white eggplant, and chlorotyri (goat cheese found only on Santorini).
A few places to eat
- Anemoloos is a must (Exo Gonia)
- Pitogyros - probably one of the best gyros I've ever had (Oia)
- Thalami (Oia)
- Lefkes (Finikia)
- Kantouni (Pyrgos)
- Cave of Nicholas (Akrotiri)
- Elias Grill (Kamari)
- Panigyri Festival Food (Fira)
- Argo (Fira)
Vineyards
- 6 Best Wineries in Santorini
- Santorini Wine Tours & Wineries
- Gavalas Winery (Megalochori)
- Venetsanos Winery (Megalochori)
- Estate Argyros (Episkopi Gonias)
- Gaia Wines (Kamari)
- Santo Wines (Pyrgos)
Breweries
- Santorini Brewing Company
- Ftelos Brewery
Variety in sand and scenery
- The 8 Best Beaches in Santorini
- Kamari Beach: busiest, most family-friendly
- Red Beach: no creature comforts, just unique scenery (there have been reports of some falling rock on the path down to the beach so proceed with caution)
- Monolithos: the most kid-friendly beach with shallow water and the nicest sand
- Perivolos and Perissa Beaches (Black Beach): the best sand and swimming (Perivolos is quieter)
- Ammoudi Bay: the best swimming spot on Santorini, but not actually a beach
- Eros Beach: surrounded by breathtaking cliffs naturally carved by the wind
Oia
Probably the most picturesque village of Santorini with the most visited spot for sunset viewing (if you can beat the crowds)
Imerovigli
Visit "the balcony to the Aegean" for the panoramic views and peaceful walks through narrow streets along whitewashed houses
Fira
Santorini's capital offers a combination of natural beauty, social life, night life, and all the shopping you'll need
Pyrgos
As the highest village on the island, it offers panoramic views of both sides of the island—just head up to Franco's Cafe
Kamari
A seaside village with everything you need from restaurants, taverns, cafe-bars, and it's main attraction, Kamari Beach
Perissa
Take in the sun on its extraordinary beach, characterized by deep, dark blue waters and black lava sand
Perivolos
A seaside village with the liveliest beach resort and a vibrant atmosphere, which tends to be popular among young people
Akrotiri
A quiet village known for its archaeology, lighthouse, and the wondrous (but hard to get to) Red and White beaches
Firostefani
Walk around the narrow, quaint paths, and soak in one of the best views of the volcano—it's also just north of the capital