I came with my friends to celebrate two birthdays, the moment we arrived we were greeted by the lovely manager and shown our accommodations. Once we had mentioned we were hungry he did not hesitate to show us a few nearby restaurants. Throughout our stay he constantly checked to see if we were happy, he always recommended us local restaurants, bars and sightseeing spots (all were amazing). The service was phenomenal throughout from everyone - it felt as if I we were welcomed into a family.

Will be back for sure !!

Very nice stay at Kamari. Lovely studio, v nice breakfast with fresh orange juice. Last but not least very friendly owner, thank you Vangelis!

Fantastic place and a great host. Spacious rooms, good breakfast and clean nice pool to chill out.

Joanna Villas

Very well presented. Easy to walk around.
Unique Minoan very rare.
Well preserved like Pompeii because the volcanic ash protected it! At least 3500 years old. Well worth a visit!

A look into the lives of neolithic people living in marvelously decorated and magnificent 3-story houses before being eradicated by the volcano in an instant. A bit eerie to walk around the ruins but definitely worth a visit.

Very cool, large portion of the ancient city is contained in a roofed structure which allows you to be protected from sun more or less. Sufficient placards with info but for best experience you may want to use guided tour if you're very into the history.

Akrotiri

Craziest switchback drive up! Great view from the top! Not for the faint of heart... I was in the passenger seat with eyes closed.

Pretty amazing that they could build a village all the way up there. Not a ton of parking, but not super busy in the middle of May. Must see when in Santorini. Amazing views from the top. Limited educational plaques explaining the ruins.

A great place for anyone showing interest in culture. I would not recommend this place for children. There are signs next to important places, in English and Greek.

Antica Thera

Amazingly breathtaking views, but be careful as the roads are winding and bend if you're driving there yourself. It's windy too - even if the sun is blazing hot. The footpath is a little rough however, there is a small family run drink station before taking the route where they sell fresh juice and other drinks with great views. Just sit there and take in the views and the sunset is amazing if you wait till then. You can't go in to the lighthouse.

Sweet and simple, would be great off season when there are less lemmings about!
The walk from the car park is not far and no trouble, but I expect it gets super busy at times. the terrain is a little rocky and uneven so bear this in mind when visiting. Other that that, a great spot to watch a sunset, capture some photos and ramble around the peninsula.

Beautiful views. Easy access. Parking is limited. Overall this visit was far less about the lighthouse and much more about the view! The path was easy for the average person to access.

Faro di Akrotiri

We loved this place!!  Or maybe we loved the ouzo?  Anyway, we had a great time here before we took the cable car down to our cruise ship.

Good place to get souvenirs and snacks. I get a few post card and stamps from the shop next to the square and post it right away in the post office.
Also a easy place for meeting up with friends. Very safe even at night all the restaurants are light up around.

It's the main square of Fira! It has a cute donkey statue. It has lots of cheap food and drinks! What more could you want?

Fira is a must to visit

It's amazing village in Santorini with amazing view of sea and beautiful sunseat

Firostefani Central Square

The first stop on a sunset boat tour. Interesting to look at the volcanic craters. A 5€ charge to enter the park. If you’re doing this island on one of the main boat tours. It’s far too crowded and detracts from the overall experience. Would recommend paying a little extra for a more personal experience.

One of the most interesting attractions in Santorini. For the hike you shouldn't be wearing flip flops rather trainers since it's rocky and you'll definitely hurt your feet. There are less shaded areas than I'd like and no water on the island, so bring with you at least a litre per person and keep it cold. The views are amazing and so is the information provided by the tour guide.

Beautiful views and tons of history here. Great day trip. We did a boat tour that took us here and then to a couple of other locations. Bit of a hike, which is great if you're into that type of thing, which we happen to be.

I would recommend as an excursion type of activity to anyone traveling in the area needing a day  of activity to break up the chilling.

Nea Kameni Volcanic Park

Oia Santorini

Restaurants on the beach vary, but the beach itself had a few good snorkeling spots around the rocks. Crystal clear water, clean beaches, easy swimming. Bring shoes for sand and swimming as sand is painfully hot and boulders in the water can be sharp… we loved Perissa Beach. The beach itself is very quiet, not crowded, and easy to get to.

A nice beach towards the southern end of the island. The black sand is unique and reminded me of little grains. The view of the vast sea is extremely soothing. Good food is available in various restaurants and I did enjoy exploring some Greek dishes.

A black sand (gritty) beach. Lots of bars, tavernas and loungers.
Loungers are sometimes free if you eat/drink. Need beach shoes as some slippy flat rocks on shoreline.
Some boat hire, watersports.
Great yo watch the sunrise.

Perissa Beach

Pyrgos Santorini Chryssos Medieval Mansion

Red beach bus stop

Very nice, great view. A tad sketchy so make sure if you climb up there’s proper footwear. Bring lots of water and sun protection

Screw this effing rock and it's beautiful views. 5 stars. Bring EXTRA water. Worth the walk but you might not be alive after.

A great view but please wear sneakers. We saw so many folks with flip flops on; this is actively crumbling rock - read the signs and stay safe

Skaros Rock

I think Kamari can be an excellent starting point for visiting the whole island of Santorini.
A classic tourist center that offers all the services and needs. In the evening it comes alive with excellent places to dine and have an aperitif, and during the...

Visiting Santorini...Starting from Kamari

Santorini can be visited in 6 days. For the rest of the trip, once you arrive in Crete, dedicate yourself to renting the car and exploring it far and wide but planning your trip well otherwise you risk going back because the island is large and the main...