Is Santorini easy to travel around?

The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus. You'll see that it's easy to walk around the tiny seaside towns, but the bus is best to get from one town to another. There are KTEL bus routes from Fira (the capital city) to many different destinations around the main island.



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Getting around in Santorini Island is easy and not so expensive. You can move around by renting a car, motorbike, or quad or by taking a taxi or local bus. All these modes of transportation will take you from the airport to Fira and the rest of Santorini Island with utmost convenience and reliability.

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Don't stay in Oia or Thera Oia and Thera (also known as Fira) are the biggest towns in Santorini, and the site of most of the hotels and other places to stay. Thera/Fira is also where the cruise ship passengers unload, and Oia is where everyone goes to watch the sunset.

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Yes. Compared to several islands, Santorini is expensive. However, I would argue that it's not the most expensive island (in my experience, that's Mykonos). I would also argue that while Santorini can be expensive, it is possible to visit the island without spending a fortune.

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Santorini is best known as a romantic island with one-of-a-kind views, whereas Mykonos is more about sandy beaches and spirited partying. Depending on the vibe you seek, both islands suit holidays à deux. Solo travellers and groups of friends will also find both appealing, though Mykonos offers more in terms of edge.

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The trouble with places on the 'Most Beautiful' lists is that they tend to be very popular and Santorini is no different. Two million tourists visit the island every year and there can be as many as 57 flights a day in the summer.

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Public transportation is the best way to get around in Santorini on a budget. Local buses, in particular, are quite cheap and they take you to almost all the parts of the island.

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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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The currency of Santorini is the Euro (€), as in the rest of Greece. Across the island, there are ATMs and banks, where you can also exchange money.

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The swimming in Santorini is unique and beautiful. The water is crystal clear, while the geological formations are quite different from other areas of the world due to coming from a volcano.

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The very successful movie of Hollywood and Universal Studios with the wonderful songs of ABBA and amazing actors , Mamma Mia was filmed in Greece in Skopelos , Skiathos and Damouhari Pelion . Many visitors to our island , request information about the locations where the movie MAMMA MIA was filmed.

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First of all, Santorini is a natural wonder of the world. Its world famous volcano, which constitutes a magnificent sight and attraction of Santorini, formed the island and gave it its current shape and geomorphology by a massive volcanic eruption, thousands of years ago.

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The best time to visit Santorini for budget-conscious travellers is during the off-season between the end of October and March when hotels have vacant rooms and airlines offer lower fares.

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Yes, Santorini is known to be a party island in specific locations. For example, if you're staying in Oia, it will be a more romantic and relaxing environment. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more lively atmosphere, then you can head to villages like Fira or some of the beach clubs.

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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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