Santorini’s whitewashed villages sit along the rim of a flooded volcanic caldera, and almost every evening ends with a spectacular sunset. A little planning helps you enjoy it in comfort.
Where to watch
Oia is the famous viewpoint and gets busy, so arrive well before sunset. Imerovigli and the trail to Skaros Rock offer wide views with fewer people, and the tavernas at Ammoudi Bay below Oia are a lovely spot for a seafood dinner as the light fades.
Walk the caldera
The path from Fira to Oia is about 10 kilometres and takes three to four hours. Start early in the morning, carry water, and finish with a late lunch in Oia.
Beyond the views
Visit Akrotiri, the Bronze Age town preserved beneath volcanic ash, and taste crisp Assyrtiko wines at a family winery among the low, basket-shaped vines. Kamari and Perissa offer relaxed black-sand beaches.
When to go
Late April to June and September to October bring warm days, calmer crowds and comfortable sea temperatures. Greece is in the Schengen Area, so Azerbaijani travellers should arrange a visa in good time.
Pair Santorini with Athens or another island for a well-rounded Greek holiday; our team can arrange flights, ferries and hotels together.
