Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Akrotiri is a Minoan Bronze Age settlement buried by the volcanic eruption of Thera around 1627 BC, preserved under volcanic ash like a Greek Pompeii. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Town in Greece
Santorini
6 things to see
Santorini’s caldera views are legendary and completely free. Budget travelers can walk the cliffside trail between Fira and Oia for the same scenery the luxury hotels charge for, stay in less-famous towns like Perissa, and still catch that iconic sunset without a luxury price tag. Shoulder season, late spring or early autumn, brings lower room rates and thinner crowds while the weather stays warm. The cheaper, calmer islands of Naxos and Mykonos are an easy ferry away.
What to see
Things to do in Santorini
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
Fira
Fira is the capital of Santorini, perched on the caldera rim with views down to the volcanic islands below. Free to walk.
Oia
Oia is the village at the northern tip of Santorini with the blue-domed churches, the white cave houses, and the sunset that appears on every Greek island postcard. Free to walk.
Oia Sunset
The Oia sunset is the most famous sunset in Europe, watched from the castle ruins at the western tip of the village. Free.
Red Beach
Red Beach is a small volcanic beach near the ancient site of Akrotiri, backed by dramatic red and black lava cliffs. Free.
Santorini Caldera Path
The caldera path is a walking trail that follows the volcanic rim from Fira through Firostefani and Imerovigli toward Oia. Free.
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