Is Santorini safe for solo travelers?

Traveling alone in Santorini is actually quite easy and safe to do, even for solo female travelers. Check out our guide for solo travel tips! You may think Santorini is too romantic for a solo trip but hey, traveling to Santorini alone will be the most adventurous trip of your life.



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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 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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Yes, there is Uber in Santorini, but it works a little differently to normal. You'll still use the Uber app, but it'll connect you with local taxi drivers rather than Uber drivers. Santorini is a very popular island, and there aren't many taxis available, so you might want to consider using public transport instead.

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Traveling alone in Santorini is actually quite easy and safe to do, even for solo female travelers. Check out our guide for solo travel tips! You may think Santorini is too romantic for a solo trip but hey, traveling to Santorini alone will be the most adventurous trip of your life.

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There is some basic information you need to know before you visit Santorini. The official language is Greek but the majority of people can hold proper conversations in English and are friendly and eager to help.

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Mykonos and Santorini are two popular islands with beautiful beaches, stunning views, and plenty of activities. They are also relatively safe for solo female travellers, with many tourists and locals around. Another option is Crete, the largest Greek island.

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Mykonos is generally safe for solo female travellers. The island is known for its vibrant nightlife and welcoming atmosphere, and the locals are friendly and helpful.

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

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The local currency on Santorini is the Euro (Greeks pronounce it 'evro'). Transactions in other currencies are usually not accepted. Major credit cards...

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Similarly, since Greece offers such beautiful nature and walking trails (an underrated highlight of the country that many tourists overlook), it's never creepy to walk alone here either. Crime rates in Greece are low, and this is not somewhere you need to be worried or be constantly looking over your shoulder.

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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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The best time to visit Santorini for tourists is generally during the shoulder seasons of late April to early June and September to early November. During these months, the weather is typically warm and sunny, with fewer crowds than during the peak summer months of July and August.

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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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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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