Santorini holidays
Caldera-view island geared towards cliffside stays and sunsets rather than classic sandy beaches.
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27°C SeptemberBest Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep3–5 nights
At a glance
- couples and honeymoons
- view-led short breaks
- off-season sun with some services
Trip cost
- Return flight
- ≈€299
- Stay
- ≈€336
- Food & local
- ≈€90
Includes the return fare from London Gatwick. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.
Prices shown on this page are indicative estimates in euros, not quotes. Every booking happens separately with its own supplier, at that supplier's own live price. How we work this out.
Stays
Stays in Santorini
From €56/night · Typical €166 · 266 stays · 3-night stay assumed
- Best 3-star23 Smart Suite by The Villa CollectorImerovigli Greece · 5.8 km from the centre€268 a night (opens in a new tab)
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- Best 4-starAltana Heritage SuitesImerovigli Greece · 5.6 km from the centre€265 a night (opens in a new tab)
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- Best 5-starAqua Luxury Suites by NOMÉE Hospitality GroupImerovigli Greece · 5.5 km from the centre€362 a night (opens in a new tab)
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- CheapestPorto CastelloFira Greece · 4.0 km from the centre€56 a night (opens in a new tab)
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Self-catering
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Getting to Santorini
- AirportSantorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)
- Transfer optionsBus, taxi
Santorini Airport is a short drive from Fira, with local buses and taxis providing the transfer.
Indicative, per traveller. You book with Aviasales.
Areas of Santorini
A few places people base themselves, and who each tends to suit.
- FiraBest for first-time visitors wanting central access to caldera views and transport connections across the island.
- OiaSuited to couples focusing on sunset-facing cliff stays and quieter evenings than Fira's central hub.
- KamariWorks for travellers preferring a beach promenade and flat walking environment away from the cliffs.
- PerissaAppeals to laid-back beach stays on the south-east coast with a simpler, more spread-out feel.
- ImerovigliGood for those wanting caldera views with a calmer atmosphere between Fira and Oia.
Santorini weather by month
Santorini is warmest in July, when daily highs average 30°C, and coolest in February at 15°C. December is the wettest month at about 60 mm, July the driest at 1 mm. Taking warmth and rainfall together, June, July, August, September score best for a trip.
- Best overall
- June · July · August · September
- Hottest
- July · 30°C
- Wettest
- December · 60mm
- January: average daily high 16°C, 42mm rainfall.
- February: average daily high 15°C, 35mm rainfall.
- March: average daily high 17°C, 32mm rainfall.
- April: average daily high 20°C, 13mm rainfall.
- May: average daily high 23°C, 16mm rainfall.
- June: average daily high 28°C, 6mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
- July: average daily high 30°C, 1mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
- August: average daily high 30°C, 3mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
- September: average daily high 27°C, 6mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
- October: average daily high 23°C, 10mm rainfall.
- November: average daily high 21°C, 21mm rainfall.
- December: average daily high 17°C, 60mm rainfall.
How these figures are worked out
Monthly averages — multi-year historical data, not a standard 30-year climate normal or a forecast. Gold months are the best weather fit: each month scores on how close its average daily high sits to about 27 °C, with heavy rainfall counting against it, and months far outside that range are not ranked at all.
What each season is like
- Spring
- Clifftop paths and views are pleasant, but sea feels cool and some beach facilities may still be closed.
- Summer
- Cliff villages and lanes crowd heavily at sunset; heat and limited shade can make midday walking tiring.
- Autumn
- Early autumn keeps the sea swimmable with slightly fewer crowds; some seasonal operations reduce after October.
- Winter
- Caldera views remain, yet many hotels, restaurants and beach services close; buses run less frequently and island feels quiet.
What’s on in Santorini
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Compare Greece destinations
Still deciding? Other Greece destinations, with the same weather and typical-stay data behind them.
| Destination | Aug | Typical stay |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 34°C | 2–4 nights |
| Chania | 31°C | 3–7 nights |
| Heraklion | 32°C | 2–4 nights |
| Mykonos | 29°C | 3–5 nights |
| Thessaloniki | 33°C | 2–4 nights |
Good to know about Santorini
Why go
- Prioritises cliffside villages like Fira and Oia with caldera views, unlike Mykonos' emphasis on south-coast beaches.
- Beach bases at Kamari or Perissa offer straightforward black-sand shorelines separate from the cliff villages.
- Compact layout and short airport transfers make it manageable for couples focusing on scenery over wider island-hopping.
Worth knowing
- Cliff paths and steps are unavoidable in caldera villages and can be challenging for some visitors.
- Beach areas are on the opposite side of the island from the caldera, so combining both styles often means moving base.
- High-season crowds concentrate at sunset viewpoints, reducing the sense of space.
- Off-season closures significantly limit dining and accommodation choice.