Santorini is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. This is what you should see, do, stay and eat to make the most of your time there, writes Amira Hashish Santorini’s whitewashed, blue-domed villages have elevated it to iconic status amongst Greece’s Cyclades. Its beauty was born out of a dramatic past.
The caldera was created by a volcanic explosion three millennia ago and to this day a crescent of black and red cliffs plunge down to the submerged volcano, with two smouldering craters marooned in the sea. Visitors flock to the postcard-perfect town of Oia for breathtaking sunsets or head to the capital of Fira for caldera selfies. Sure, these are must-see sights.
However, those in the know will venture to the lesser-known corners of the island for a more authentic kind of magic. READ MORE: How to plan the Greek island holiday that suits you best.