Which side of Santorini is better?

The best area to stay in Santorini is the west side of the island in the towns of Fira, Imerovigli, Firostefani, or Oia. This is where the famous cliff views are, and it is the most expensive and premium area on the island. This is the area with the best Santorini hotels as well.



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The best places to stay in Santorini with your family and kids are those near the beach, including Kamari, Perivolos, and Perissa. Consider booking a room in a hotel next to a beach and enjoy walking to the beach every day!

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For views – both offer great views of the caldeira, but I have a preference for Oia. For photography – I think Oia offers more interesting angles and scenery for photography. For people who want to explore by bus – Fira is where all the buses depart and return, hence, way more practical. For shopping and nightlife – ...

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In brief, the most famous beach is Red Beach. At the same time, Perissa Beach, Kamari Beach, and Perivolos Beach are also particularly popular and many accommodation options are located there. Note that some beaches are not easily accessible by road but can be reached with a Jetski Expedition!

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The best area to stay in Santorini is the west side of the island in the towns of Fira, Imerovigli, Firostefani, or Oia. This is where the famous cliff views are, and it is the most expensive and premium area on the island. This is the area with the best Santorini hotels as well.

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The Kardashians stayed at Celestia Grand, south of Fira. They also did a boat tour of Santorini beaches and the volcano and went to Mykonos.

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Description: Red beach is one of the most beautiful and famous beaches of Santorini. It has black and red volcanic pebbles and hot water.

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It has become globally famous for its authentic Cycladic beauty, whitewashed houses, labyrinth-like alleys, and amazing hotels, even though the number one thing Oia is renowned for is its magical sunset.

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The walk between Fira and Oia is tricky in parts but doable by anyone in decent shape. Buy water before starting the walk – there are a few places to buy snacks and drinks along the way but they're easy to miss and not always open early in the morning. Avocado Restaurant is the best mid-point stop along the route.

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The hike between Fira and Oia follows the rim of the caldera. The views are stunning. It's easy to do the hike without a guide but a walking tour can make it more interesting.

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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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Even with just 1 day in Santorini, you'll be able to see the famous cliffside villages, taste some Greek dishes, and either hike or visit a beach. Spending 2 days in Santorini allows enough time to do a quick tour around the island, sightsee in a couple of villages, and spend an afternoon on the beach or on a boat.

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Another spectacular beach where to swim in Santorini, reminiscent of lunar landscapes is the White Beach, which can be reached by boat, to swim, and to admire their carven from the saltiness and wind white rocks that enclose.

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While Santorini has long been an A-list favourite, Canaves Oia has become the ultimate celebrity go-to.

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Escape Oia and Fira. Get out of these hot spots and head to the lesser-known parts of the island: Emborio, Finikia, Colombo Beach, and Pyrgos all showcase the charm of Santorini without the packs of people.

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Fira is not only Santorini's capital of government and tourism, but it's also Santorini's art and culture capital. Walk the streets of Santorini and you'll come across tons of eye-catching art galleries and shops.

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Baxedes Beach, Santorini The beach is located just 3km away from Oia. It stretches after Paradisos Beach and is easily reachable. It is popular amongst locals because it is secluded, quite sandy, even the seabed after some meters of pebbles, and waters are shallower than in other areas.

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Watching the stunning sunsets is a requisite activity in Oia. And though you could really stop just about anywhere to see it, the most popular place to watch the sun go down is at the castle. It provides a sweeping view of the ocean, speckled with other Greek Islands.

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In brief, the best place for nightlife in Santorini is Fira, with many cocktail bars with views and some nightclubs. Apart from the magical setting and volcanic landscape of Santorini, the island is also known for its lively night atmosphere.

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You don't need to go as far as Oia though, as Fira does a pretty good Santorini sunse of its own. It's also easier to find a quiet place – the busiest spot is the area in front of the Orthodox Cathedral but there are plenty of other sunset viewpoints.

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