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SANTORINI

THE FIRST FIVE

AN EDITORIAL DESTINATION GUIDE BY
BRITTANY IN WANDERLAND

The blue domes are beautiful.
The island beyond them is unforgettable.

Caldera sunsets, village lanes, volcanic beaches and long Greek dinners. Come for the view. Stay for the slower moments.

Santorini caldera
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THE FIRST FIVE

Five things I want you to know before your first Santorini trip.

01GO BEYOND OIA

The blue domes are gorgeous, but Fira, Pyrgos and Akrotiri deserve just as much attention.

02CHASE A DIFFERENT SUNSET

Try Sun Spirit in Oia or head toward Akrotiri Lighthouse for a completely different atmosphere.

03EAT YOUR WAY AROUND THE ISLAND

Find a little taverna, order something local and give yourself plenty of time for dinner.

04GET OUT ON THE WATER

See the volcanic coastline from a catamaran. Santorini looks completely different from the sea.

05PLAN YOUR TRANSPORTATION

I recommend arranging a private car or transfers. Don't underestimate the logistics of getting around.

✦ DINNER & LOCAL FAVORITES

  1. MisteliA restaurant worth adding to your Santorini dinner shortlist.
  2. RizesA lovely option to investigate for a Greek dinner.
  3. IrianaOne of my saved island recommendations.
  4. WineomiaSave this one for an evening built around wine.
  5. Fisherman's HouseA seafood recommendation from my Santonero map.

✦ AKROTIRI & THE SOUTH

  1. KantouniA restaurant recommendation from the handwritten map.
  2. Good HeartA local taverna recommendation.
  3. The EdgeA southern-island dining suggestion.
  4. Akrotiri Coffee & BistroCoffee and a casual bite while exploring.
  5. Tamy's ShackA casual Red Beach-area recommendation; check current operation.

✦ FIRA, OIA & PERISSA

  1. SeleneA polished Fira dinner option.
  2. BaroloAnother recommendation from the map.
  3. PK Cocktail BarCocktails with a caldera view.
  4. RokaA restaurant to look up before your visit.
  5. Forty OneA beachside dining option in Perissa.

✧ SEE & WANDER

  1. OiaThe iconic blue domes and winding whitewashed streets.
  2. FiraShopping, restaurants and caldera views.
  3. PyrgosA quieter hilltop village with beautiful lanes.
  4. Ancient AkrotiriDiscover the island's remarkable ancient history.
  5. Akrotiri LighthouseA beautiful place to watch the sun disappear.

WHERE TO WANDER

FIVE SIDES OF SANTORINI

01FiraThe lively heart of Santorini. Restaurants, shopping, nightlife and incredible caldera views. 02OiaThe famous postcard village. Beautiful and romantic, but expect crowds around sunset. 03PyrgosA quieter traditional village with beautiful hilltop views. Don't rush through. 04AkrotiriAncient history, southern beaches, local restaurants and lighthouse sunsets. 05Santonero — Honorable MentionA special hospitality experience and the source of my handwritten island recommendations.
Santorini island views

FROM BRITTANY

I loved discovering that Santorini is so much more than the version you see all over Instagram.

The caldera is incredible, but so are the smaller villages, the long dinners and the quieter corners of the island.

This guide was inspired in part by a handwritten map of local recommendations shared with me at Santonero. Those little personal suggestions are exactly the kind of travel advice I love passing along.

See the blue domes. Take the pictures. But then keep exploring, because the rest of the island deserves your attention too.

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✦ FROM THE SANTONERO MAP

LITTLE LOCAL NOTES WORTH SAVING

01Ammoudi BayWaterfront views and a long leisurely meal. 02ThirasiaA quieter island excursion across the caldera. 03EmporioTraditional village lanes and a different pace. 04MegalochoriA charming village for a slower afternoon. 05Perissa BeachBlack sand, beachside restaurants and a relaxing afternoon.

✧ EXPLORE MORE

FOUR REASONS TO KEEP WANDERING

01ThirasiaA quieter side of the caldera. 02Ammoudi BayWaterfront dining below Oia. 03Emporio & MegalochoriA slower village-hopping afternoon. 04Southern CoastVlychada, Perissa and a seafood lunch.

◎ SEE OR SKIP?

THE HONEST VERSION

OIA SUNSET

See it once, but expect crowds. A reserved sunset spot makes the experience easier.

PYRGOS

See it. A beautiful contrast to the busiest caldera towns.

PRIVATE DRIVER

My preferred way to see the island without worrying about parking or navigating.

SCOOTER RENTAL

Only if you're experienced, properly licensed and comfortable with winding roads and wind.

ONLY SEEING BLUE DOMES

Skip that itinerary. There is so much more to Santorini.

✦ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

SMALL DETAILS. BETTER TRIP.

01BOOK TRANSFERS EARLY

Arrange airport, port and longer journeys ahead of time.

02TAXIS ARE LIMITED

Don't assume you can always hail one. Confirm prices and pickups.

04SCOOTERS AREN'T FOR BEGINNERS

Only rent if licensed, insured and confident. Always wear a helmet.

05CHECK SEASONAL HOURS

Restaurants, beach clubs and boat excursions can change schedules.

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READY FOR MORE?

This is just the beginning. In the full Travel Deeper: Santorini guide you'll get:

  • Interactive maps
  • Complete itineraries
  • Where to stay
  • Food and sunset picks
  • Budget planning
  • Beach-day routes
  • Village itineraries
  • Transfer tips
  • Wine experiences
  • And so much more
TRAVEL DEEPER: SANTORINI
COMING SOON
CALDERA VIEWS, SLOW DINNERS & A LITTLE MORE OF THE ISLAND. ♡