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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A Guide to Santorini, Greece

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Top places to visit in Santorini

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Akrotiri Lighthouse
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Ammoudi
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Ancient Akrotiri
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Ancient Thera
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Museum of Prehistoric Thera
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Old Port
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Tomato Industrial Museum
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Archaeological Museum

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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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Things to Know

Prepare to be awed in Santorini, plus other essential planning, transportation and etiquette tips.

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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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