How is the water in Santorini?

Instead, the majority of the tap water comes from ocean water that has been run through a desalination plant to make it safe for human consumption. Technically, Santorini's tap water is safe to drink. However, it's also brackish, and the water supply system itself isn't always reliable.



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Instead, the majority of the tap water comes from ocean water that has been run through a desalination plant to make it safe for human consumption. Technically, Santorini's tap water is safe to drink. However, it's also brackish, and the water supply system itself isn't always reliable.

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Santorini's main resort town of Kamari has a long stretch of brown sand and clear, calm water that says “jump in!” Food, drink and music are never far as the sands are lined with cafes, bars and clubs. Renting a lounger for the day is easy and you can try a variety of water sports, many of which are geared to families.

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If they are made with tap water, they may not be safe to consume, especially in the Greek Islands. However, many hotels use bottled water to make ice cubes, which gets you a safe drink. If you have any doubts, we recommend removing the ice cubes from your drink before they have a chance to melt.

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Is it safe to drink the tap water in Greece? In Athens and most places across mainland Greece, the tap water is perfectly safe to drink. In harbor towns and the Greek Islands, however, it is generally better to drink bottled water, which is readily available and very cheap.

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Yes, you can drink tap water in Santorini. Like all of the rest of the country, the water in Santorini meets EU standards for water quality. Most of the water you will drink in Santorini will come from a desalination plant.

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No, in Santorini you cannot flush toilet paper down the toilet bowl. As with most places in Greece, toilet paper cannot be flushed down the toilet. You should place the used toilet paper into a special trash bin located next to it. The hosts or hotel staff empty the bin every day and put a new bag in it.

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On the coldest nights (mainly on the first days of the month), the temperature may drop to 10°C/50°F. On the warmest days (mainly on the last days of the month), the temperature may reach 24°C/75.2°F. The day lasts approximately 13 hours.

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Do I Need Cash ? ATMs are everywhere in Santorini but your VISA/MASTERCARD will also be accepted everywhere. However, cash is always king in Greece even in the post-Covid era! There is no shortage of ATM cash machines where your VISA and Mastercard can be accepted to withdraw money.

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Santorini is pretty safe. Travelers report feeling comfortable walking around the streets both day and night. Even pickpocketing is few and far between here.

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However, swimming in the clear blue water of Santorini is wonderfully refreshing. Since the beaches have coarse sand, there's little dust to cloud the water. Don't come to Santorini primarily for the beaches – come for the volcano boat tours, incredible views, wine, hikes, nightlife, and great food.

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This glorious blue colour is due partly to the reflection of the blue skies and partly to the fact that the sea does not contain large quantities of solid matter such as plankton, mud and dust floating in the water. The way in which the Greek Sea sparkles is like no other the world over.

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The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 77.2°F / 25.1°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 61.7°F / 16.5°C.

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If the route takes in say a village with a taverns/cafe, or main tourist sites like Akrotiri, or Ancient Thera. They have toilet facilities. Tavernas/cafes tend to spring up in some remote scenic locations on Santorini along main roads because of the numbers of tourists.

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There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.

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Tipping in Santorini, as well as in the rest of Greece is optional.

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Assuming your trip falls during high season—which is between late June and early September—the weather will fluctuate between hot and oppressively hot. Light, breathable fabric is key: think linen, sheer tops, and shorts to tour around during the day; flowy maxi dresses or caftans for dinner at night.

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Santorini is the top tourist destination in Greece and is world-famous for its unique natural beauty. The caldera with the white villages on top, the sunken volcano, and the charming sunset make it a popular place for vacation. In brief, we recommend staying 3 to 5 days in order to visit as many places as possible.

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Restaurant workers in Greece don't expect you to tip, though the restaurant may sometimes charge a service fee. That fee can function as a tip instead, though it may go to the restaurant instead of the server. If you want to see your waiter receive the tip, you're better off leaving coins with the bill.

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The biggest thing is to note is simply this: don't flush toilet paper down the loo. You will find there are bins to the side of the toilet where you can dispose of your tissue instead. The bins tend to have lids and foot pedals and are emptied at least once daily, so it's not as gruesome as it sounds.

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Transport: How To Get Around On Santorini. The towns in Santorini (such as Oia and Fira) are small enough to be walkable by foot for restaurants and most other things, but if you want to do some exploring outside of town you'll need transport.

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