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📍 Santorini, Greece

Greece — local guide for cruise visitors

🍽️ Where to eat (3)

Metaxi Mas🍽️🍽️
Metaxi Mas
Located in the quiet village of Exo Gonia, this authentic tavern offers a peaceful atmosphere away from the crowds. Order the fava dip and the slow-cooked lamb.
Selene🍽️🍽️
Selene
Housed in a former monastery in Fira, this upscale restaurant offers a refined dining experience with accessible seating and stunning views. Try their signature tasting menu featuring local volcanic wines.
Ammoudi Fish Tavern🍽️🍽️
Ammoudi Fish Tavern
Situated right at the water's edge in Ammoudi Bay, this spot is perfect for fresh seafood. Note: take a taxi down to the bay to avoid the steep stairs from Oia.

👀 What to see & do (2)

Museum of Prehistoric Thera👀👀
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Located in Fira, this museum is climate-controlled, flat, and fully accessible, housing incredible frescoes from the Akrotiri excavations. It provides a fascinating, low-impact cultural experience.
Santo Wines👀👀
Santo Wines
This winery offers a comfortable, accessible terrace with panoramic caldera views and easy seating. It is an excellent place to enjoy a wine flight without needing to hike or navigate uneven village paths.

🎉 Festivals & events (3)

Easter (Orthodox)🎉🎉
Easter (Orthodox)
Experience the solemn and beautiful candlelit processions through the villages, particularly moving in Pyrgos.
📅 April/May
Ifestia Festival🎉🎉
Ifestia Festival
A spectacular reenactment of the volcanic eruption featuring fireworks launched from the sea.
📅 September
Assumption of the Virgin Mary🎉🎉
Assumption of the Virgin Mary
A major religious feast day celebrated with local festivals, traditional music, and food across the island.
📅 August 15
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