Is Santorini fun for singles?

When you tell your family or friends you plan to travel to Santorini solo, they may not get it. Of course, it's famous for being a romantic honeymoon destination, but actually, Santorini is one of the best Greek Islands for solo travel.



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Not only for couples – even though Santorini is often targeted to honeymooners and couples, we've seen all sorts of tourists here from families, to singles, to seniors! It's a magical place well worth visiting.

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Santorini, the perfect romantic destination in everyone's hearts, has a perfect combination of tranquility and nightlife, something for everybody. There are several peaceful traditional villages but also places full of liveliness.

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Santorini
  • Caldera View. Living on the Edge. ...
  • The Magical Hour. Sunsets in Santorini are out of this world. ...
  • Luxury Hotels. Treat yourself to a luxurious holiday experience. ...
  • Sun Kissed Beaches. ...
  • The Volcanoes. ...
  • Picture Perfect Scenes. ...
  • Historical Sites. ...
  • Mouthwatering Mediterranean Cuisine.


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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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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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Santorini is definitely one of the more expensive Greek islands, there's unfortunately no getting around that!

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Is a week in Santorini too long? A week in Santorini is the perfect amount of time, with days for exploring as well as relaxing. If you only went for a weekend, it could be a bit rushed if you're trying to visit Fira, Oia and a famous black sand beach.

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A singles holiday to Greece is always a fun affair. One of the beautiful things about choosing Greece is the incredible variety in terms of the kinds of holiday you are able to enjoy. Some might be happy with a week sunbathing under the hot Greek sun and nights out on the town.

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If you're planning a trip to Santorini, there are a few things you should know about the cost of your journey. On average, a trip to Santorini will cost around $1,500-$2,000 per person for a week-long stay.

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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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The scenery, views, sunsets, and natural beauty of Santorini are unrivaled by Mykonos or any other Greek island. Mykonos is not without its beautiful spots but for scenes that are truly jaw-dropping, Santorini wins hands-down. Santorini is more romantic and much better suited to a honeymoon or couples vacation.

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While they are the most popular islands in Greece, they are also the most expensive to visit out of all Greek islands combined, which is why locals tend to avoid them. However, there is a slight cost difference between the two, and as it turns out, here is the winner: Mykonos is the more affordable island to visit.

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Here's our roundup of the best Greek islands for partying.
  1. Corfu. One of Greece's most popular islands, Corfu boasts long stretches of spellbinding coastline and nightlife venues that'll have you dancing on tables the minute you waltz through the door. ...
  2. Mykonos. iStock Richmatts. ...
  3. Paros. ...
  4. Ios. ...
  5. Zakynthos. ...
  6. Kos. ...
  7. Skiathos.


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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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As one of the most popular Greek islands, Santorini is known for being overcrowded and expensive.

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Usual precautions apply but Santorini has very few problems with fights, violence, drugs, or organized criminal activity. The biggest risk at night is walking home down the caldera after too many drinks.

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