Santorini

Greece. Clifftop villages, caldera views and famous sunsets.

Best time to go

May, June and September

Getting there

About 4 hours direct (summer)

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Language

Greek

About Santorini

Santorini is small and popular, so it pays to choose where to stay carefully. Oia and Fira have the caldera views; the beach villages on the east coast are quieter and better value.

Seasonal direct flights land at Santorini (JTR). Out of season, connect through Athens or take the ferry.

Worth seeing

• Sunset in Oia
• The caldera walk from Fira to Oia
• Akrotiri
• The black-sand beaches
• A boat trip to the volcano