During winter time only a few people live in Santorini and in the summertime when the island is very populated, everyone is very busy and it is very difficult to meet even for a coffee.
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Santorini is definitely one of the more expensive Greek islands, there's unfortunately no getting around that!
Beware, however, that some restaurants, hotels and other establishments begin to close for the season in late October or early November and won't reopen until spring. This is the least popular time to visit Santorini thanks to temperatures in the 50s – hardly pleasant for sunbathing.
Santorini is home to an incredible number of stray cats. From brown to white, speckled to striped, these friendly furballs survive off the town's generous residents and, during the summer, island tourists. Without its furry community, Santorini would simply not be the same.
Because it's especially beautiful, has the reputation as a very romantic island, perfect for honeymoons and intimate getaways, it's in a very popular general destination-Greece, and until recently the U.S. Dollar was strong enough to counterbalance the prices there.
All in all, you can expect to live comfortably on a budget of 2,000 Euro per month, which includes average monthly costs and rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center of Athens.
Average Temperature in Santorini IslandThe hot season lasts for 3.2 months, from June 9 to September 16, with an average daily high temperature above 80°F. The hottest month of the year in Santorini Island is July, with an average high of 85°F and low of 74°F.
And, yes, you can also swim in Santorini in October. In fact, the sea is sometimes even warmer than in June! Plus, you get a little extra when visiting the island's shores as October is a low-tourism month.