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Information about Santorini Island |
 Travel to Santorini of the volcano; to the island of breathtaking views of the Caldera; of the best Aegean sunsets; of the houses built atop one another; of Fira, Oia, and Imerovigli facing the volcanic islands of Mikri and Megali Kammeni; with beautiful hotels and places to stay that overlook the archipelago, with some breathtaking views, where all of the other Cycladic Islands are proudly scattered. Santorini, the romantic, the coveted destination of honeymooners, with its precipitous heights placing them between God and their future lives. Santorini of the archaelogical site of Akrotiri, with wall frescos in this prehistoric city buried under tons of volcanic ash, and of the multicolored sand beaches of white, red, and black. |
 Travel to Santorini!
Santorini hotels are of the highest quality. Villas on Santorini are very luxurious, and there are also a number of self-catering apartments at bargain prices. Most of them ideally located to face the Caldera and the Aegean Sea while most of them have swimming pools and romantic settlements. Santorini restaurants and tavernas offer both International and Greek cuisine, with local sun-dried tomatoes used frequently as a basic ingredient. Please, don’ t fail to order the local Santorini wine, produced by fermentation of the "must" pressed out of grapes that have been exposed to the heat of the sun, producing a denser juice and a unique taste. |
 Though appearing quite small on the map, Santorini offers so much for its size ... unique natural volcanic scenery, a long and rich history, an ancient and splendid Greek culture, marvellous food and Santorini wine, an ideal Mediterranean climate, outstanding accommodation with superb service, moderate prices, and friendly people who offer true Greek hospitality ... all guaranteed to bring you back many times throughout the years to come. Do not forget to let the professionals plan your wedding or your honeymoon in this unique island. In fact, your Santorini holidays will certainly leave you with the feeling that the more you enjoy the island, the more there is waiting for you on your next visit. |
Useful Telephone Numbers
Police Department: 22860 22 649
Post Office of Fira Town: 22860 22 238
Port Authority: 22860 22 239
Airport: 22860 31 525
Central Bus Station: 22860 25 404
Central Taxi Station: 22860 22 555
Health Center: 22860 23 123
(for international calls don't forget to add +30 prefix)
Getting There
By Sea: Santorini is well connected to other Cycladic Islands, as well to Athens (Piraeus Port). There is a choice of regular ferryboat or new highspeed boats that take half the time of the ferry. Santorini easily connects with Crete, Ios, Naxos, Paros, Mykonos and Syros. Some of these islands also serve as intermediate stops for connections to other islands, such as Tinos and Andros, for instance. Since the highspeed boats have a smaller passenger capacity than the ferries, and since they are extremely popular, you are well advised to book early.
By Air: Santorini is considered an International Airport, with summer charter flights scheduled from and to a variety of European capitals. There are also domestic flights year-round to and from Athens, plus domestic flights during high season to and from Mykonos, Rhodes and Thessaloniki. For summer domestic flights, we strongly urge that you book early, as flights are always filled to capacity.
Getting Around
Bus Service: The bus service on Santorini is very well organized, with all departures and arrivals scheduled at the central depot in Fira Town. As with most islands, changing from one bus route to another has to be done at the main terminal. From there, you can also take buses to and from the main port at Athinios, as well as to and from the airport. There are routes for the most popular areas of the island, such as Perissa and Perivolos (for which there are sometimes express buses), and to Vourvoulos, Kamari, Akrotiri and Vlihada. The bus running to Oia also makes stops along the way on the main road, and includes some of the popular accommodation areas of Firostefani and Imerovigli. If you're keen on taking the bus to Oia to catch the famous sunset, it is advisable that you leave yourself plenty of time, as the buses will be crowded. During high season, some routes operate until around 03:00. Be sure to check the bus schedule carefully, so as not to miss the last bus home.
Taxi Service: The main taxi stand is just below Fira Square, right next to the old bus depot, which has now been turned into a parking area for motorbikes. Taxis are permitted to charge extra for carrying luggage, for night-time service, and for orders by telephone. All taxis have a minimum charge of 2 Euro. For 2006, the average fare between Fira and the Port of Athinios runs between 10 and 15 Euro.
Cable Car Service: The cable cars run about every 15 minutes between the old port of Santorini, Skala, and the capital of the island, Fira. The cars cover the 220-meter height in about 3 minutes. They run from early morning until about 20:00 in the evening.
Private Car/Bike Hire: As on most islands, getting about on your own is a popular way to take your time and really see the sights. There are many models of cars available, from small Smart cars to Jeeps, and everything in between. Motorbikes are also very popular on the island, but you need to check licensing requirements for the various models and sizes. Of course, on Santorini, as in all of Greece, motorbike helmets are required by law.
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