Santorini is a jewel in the heart of the Greek Islands renowned for its gloriously beautiful beaches, blazing sun, and incredible Mediterranean food - there are many reasons why you should consider a trip to this Mediterranean paradise. Here You'll find famous archaeological sites steeped in 4 year old history, museums, volcanoes, churches, and of course, plenty of amazing beaches.
Santorini is located in the Cyclades group of islands and visiting here is a definite must when travelling around Greece. If you only have time to see one island in the Cyclades then make it Santorini. Given the wide range of things to do, it's worth hiring a car from Santorini Airport so you can travel the island conveniently at your leisure.
Santorini is crammed full of must-do activities. There are some once in a lifetime archaeological sites to visit, like the city of Ancient Thira and the Ancient City of Akrotiri. If you're feeling adventurous then you must-see the two volcanoes on Santorini, Palea and Nea Kameni. Then of course there are the many stunning beaches, which are located in different parts of the island. Some of the famous beaches here include Baxedes, Koloumbos, and Monolithos. These attractions are spread out across the island so hiring a car in Santorini will allow you to see them all conveniently, going from one to the other.
