Santorini

If you approach Santorini from the water, it's hard not to be awed by the sheer cliffs that soar above a turquoise sea, by the fact that you're sailing in an immense crater of a drowned volcano and that before you lies an island shaped by an ancient eruption cataclysmic beyond imagining.

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Best Things to Do

From ancient ruins to stunning sunsets to black sand beaches, Santorini offers dazzling experiences. Here are the top 11 things to do on this Greek isle.

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Transportation

Visiting Santorini in peak season means battling traffic jams and crowds. This helpful guide will have you moving about the stunning Greek island with ease.

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