Best time to visit Santorini
Best time of year to visit Santorini
Choose early autumn as the best time to visit Santorini when the crowds are scarce. Beach season on the island runs from May through late October, but August is the busiest. September and October bring relief from crowds and perfect mild weather. Climate cools a little in autumn, and this is when the Ifestia Festival takes place. Money saving will be possible in low season from November through March.
The period from April to May is a good time for sightseeing and hiking. You can also try donkey ride and taste outstanding Santorini white aubergines and cherry tomatoes with the beginning of summer. And don't forget about breathtaking Santorini sunsets anytime except winter months.
13 THINGS TO DO IN SANTORINI (AUGUST 14 - AUGUST 23)
Breathtaking Sunsets
One of the most famous features of Santorini is its sunset
Fuchsia Bougainvillea Bloom
The bloom of these flowers are considered to be Santorini's trademark
Octopus Season
Santorini boasts to be a seafood destination, and offers octopus dishes with its own unique flavour
Beach Season
Santorini is a perfect summer destination, due to its beautiful scenery and wonderful crystal clear sea waters
Wine Making Season
Santorini boasts best wine production on Cyclades
Nea Kameni
A prominent volcano and hot springs above the caldera is a unique experience that Santorini offers !
Summer Coffee (Frappe)
Solving the biggest summer struggle of coffee lovers since 1957
Santorini Cherry Tomatoes
A unique summer delight gives you the most tasty food experience
Fruit Season
Hot greek summers would be incomplete without a juicy fruit plate
Sea Kayaking
Santorini is perfect when viewed from the water!
Donkey Ride
Riding donkeys is a big tourist attraction that has raised questions of danger and cruelty
Sailing Season
Sailing is possible all year round here, but most rentals stay open only for the summer season
White Aubergine
The sweet in taste eggplant of Santorini
13 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Ifestia Festival
out of rangeThe festival is entirely dedicated to the volcano eruption that changed the landscape of Santorini forever in the mid-second millennium BCE
Greek Orthodox Easter & Holy Week
out of rangeEaster is one of the main Greek celebrations, and Santorini is the place to see the most authentic and spiritual traditions
Red Bull Art of Motion
overSee the best athletes jumping and freerunning on the hot rooftops of Santorini
Melitinia
out of rangeTraditional Greek Easter sweets that originated from Santorini
Whitewashing Houses
out of rangeWatch the locals paint their iconic houses white and blue every spring
Rakomelo
out of rangeA strong local spirit that warms up the heart and body
Baklava
out of rangeA sweet traditional dish reserved for special occasions
Kourampiedes (Kourabiethes)—Greek Christmas Butter Cookies
out of rangeDuring Christmas vacation in Greece, try these delicious traditional butter cookies which look like small snowballs
Caper Harvest
out of rangeCapers are the iconic food of Cyclades, including Santorini
New Year's Eve
out of rangeA natural wonder in the southern Aegean Sea is a perfect spot for a quiet NYE celebration
Fresh Stuffed Grape Leaves
out of rangeTasteful grape leaves are of huge importance in the Greek cuisine
Vassilopita
out of rangeA traditional Greek New Year's Day cake that brings good luck
Melomakarona
out of rangeTraditional Christmas cookies with almonds are a true taste of winter holdays
