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Santorini
Greece · JTR
Whitewashed caldera villages above a drowned volcano.
About
Santorini, officially Thira or Thera, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed by the Santorini caldera. It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 mi2) and a 2021 census population of 15,480. The municipality of Santorini includes the inhabited islands of Santorini and Therasia, and the uninhabited islands of Nea Kameni, Palaia Kameni, Aspronisi, Anydros, and Christiana. The total land area is 90 km2 (35 mi2). Santorini is part of the Thira regional unit.
Source: Wikipedia — Santorini (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · world class
- nature · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- dining · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- historical · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan59°F10d wet
- Feb60°F7d wet
- Mar62°F7d wet
- Apr67°F4d wet
- May73°F3d wet
- Jun82°F1d wet
- Jul85°F0d wet
- Aug85°F1d wet
- Sep81°F1d wet
- Oct74°F2d wet
- Nov68°F5d wet
- Dec62°F10d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Best Of Santorini Private Tailor Made TourFrom $83 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Santorini Private Full-Day Tour – Customizable Island ExperienceFrom $237 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Santorini Wine Stories: Daytime Tour with Tasting & LunchFrom $178 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Best of Santorini Sightseeing Guided Tour 5hFrom $142 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
5-hour My Santorini Private Guided TourFrom $237 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Small-Group Santorini Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling & PicnicFrom $160 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Santorini International Airport (JTR), about 1.3 mi away.
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