Best Things To Do in Santorini, Greece

  1. Monastery Of Profitis Ilias

    4.6 (526 Votes)
    Monastery Of Profitis Ilias

    Monastery

    Dedicated to the prophet Elijah, the Monastery of Profitis Ilias is a structural masterpiece whose sight generates awe as well as reverence. Dating back to 1711, this Monastery was of utmost importance to Santorini as well as the whole of Greece as it helped in disseminating intellectual and patriotic influence. During the time period between 1806 to 1845, this monastery used to run a school wh...Read more
  2. Santorini Brewing Company

    4.5 (931 Votes)
    Santorini Brewing Company

    Food And Drinks, Brewery

    Established by a group of people which includes a Greek Oenologist, a Serbian brewer, an English brewing enthusiast, and an American, the Santorini Brewing Company is an enterprise of strong passion as well as interest. This company brews its own beers on an island in Meso Gonia and then keeps it on display for sale before its connoisseurs. The beers that are produced here claim to be special a...Read more
  3. Art Space

    4.7 (863 Votes)
    Art Space

    Art And Culture, Winery, Sculpture

    Greece has always been an expats’ paradise owing to its vibrant culture and a balmy weather. This land of history and culture is home to important artworks by Greek and foreign artists. Art Space is a center that depicts and puts on display, the representative works of art from the sphere of painting and sculpture. Interestingly, this Art space is located inside an old winery that dates b...Read more
  4. Estate Argyros

    Vineyard

    Established in 1903, the Estate Argyos is a 5 acres’ vineyard that covers the area of Episkopi Gonia Thiras in Santorini. Here, the wines are prepared according to traditional methods and in fact the grapes are produced in its own precincts that contribute to better quality as well as taste. Estate Argyros owns one of the oldest vineyards on the island, and some of its parts are in fact 1...Read more
  5. Mesa Pigadia Beach

    Beach, Water Body, View Point, Walking Area

    One of the hidden jewels of Santorini, Mesa Pigadia Beach is an ideal place to laze around for travelers who love isolated beaches and less crowds. The beach is not very big and is thus perfect for swimming as most of it is covered with sand, pebbles and stones. An interesting sight to catch your fancy here would be several cave houses called varkadies which are used to host fishing boats durin...Read more
  6. Art Of The Loom Gallery

    Art And Culture, Art Gallery

    Located inside a structure that was built in 1866, the Art of Loom Gallery is quite famous amongst travelers who wish to witness a combination of Cycladic architecture and Greek art. The Gallery exhibits the best works by Greek artists such as Ms Blitzou, Ms Nikoletou, George Roumanas, Maria Lidakis and include various genres such as oil paintings, jewellery, ceramics, glass and bronze creation...Read more
  7. Vlychada Beach

    4.5 (195 Votes)
    Vlychada Beach

    Beach, Water Body, View Point

    Vlichada Beach might not be one of the most popular beaches of Greece, however, it has its own share of beauty and magnificence to explore. There are stunning rock formations behind the beach that will immediately capture your sight. The land of this seas scape is mostly covered by volcanic grey sand and is flanked by high cliffs. Due to these factors, this beach remains a bit secluded and is n...Read more
  8. Hot Springs

    Water Body, Hot Spring, Leisure, Nature

    As you visit the two volcanoes of Santorini, you will come across Hot Springs that offer you a majestic view of this Volcanic island. Most of the people who opt for tours to these volcanoes infact take a swim in these hot water springs as they are supposed to carry medicinal properties. The water in these springs has a temperature of about 33 Celsius and it contains sulfur which is supposed to ...Read more
  9. Aegean Designs

    Art Gallery, Specialty Shop

    Aegean Designs in Santorini has become a hotspot for art lovers ever since its inception in 2009. A combination of gallery, studio and a retail outlet, this complex invites people who wish to capture the essence of Greece. The whole studio is filled with hand painted linen, canvas's, wall hangings, and jewels that look beautiful and artistic. Located between the path that leads to Imerovigli fr...Read more
  10. Santorini Arts Factory

    4.7 (140 Votes)
    Santorini Arts Factory

    Entertainment, Performance, Exhibition

    The main motive of Santorini Arts Factory is to promote Greek Cultural Heritage and artistic wealth. Established in 2014 only, this factory is located in an older structure. This nonprofit organization acknowledges the participation and encouragement of internationally acknowledged personalities in every field. In the following years, SAF is supposed to host acclaimed artists from all over the ...Read more
  11. Canava Roussos

    4.7 (87 Votes)
    Canava Roussos

    Food And Drinks, Winery, Vineyard, Adults

    The Kanava Roussous is one of the oldest wine yards of Santorini that has been producing high quality wine ever since 1836. A visit to this wine yard will give you enough information about the art of wine making and disseminating it. With a blend of modern and traditional ways, this winery aims to cater to individual tastes and bouquets. They also select fruits of the highest quality from the i...Read more
  12. Panagia Episkopi

    4.6 (202 Votes)
    Panagia Episkopi

    Church, Religious Site, Architecture

    Known for its Middle-Byzantine architecture, the Panaghia Episcope is one of the most celebrated tourist attractions of Santorini. According to the historical resources, this church was commissioned by the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos at the end of the 11th century and was dedicated to the Panagia which is further a Greek Orthodox appellation for the Virgin Mary. As you have a view of t...Read more
  13. Thiras Art Gallery

    4.6 (110 Votes)
    Thiras Art Gallery

    Art And Culture, Art Gallery

    There are a number of galleries in Santorini, however, Thiras Art Gallery stands out for the virtue of being an innovative one. They create replicas of famous wall paintings of Acrotiri excavation in Santorini. Although the copies of original, these artifacts take you back into the prehistoric world of Santorini. This painting workshop offers you painting replicas, byzantine icons, handmade jew...Read more
  14. Koloumpos Beach

    Beach, Water Body, View Point

    One of the secluded beaches of Santorini, Koloumpos beach looks like it has been straightaway etched on the canvas of Nature̢۪s imagination. Since the beach falls under the isolated part of Santorini, it remains less crowded as well as less commercialized. The attractive feature of this beach is a huge cave that sits on the southernmost point and offers shadow as well as picture...Read more
  15. Paradisos Beach

    4.4 (54 Votes)
    Paradisos Beach

    Beach, Water Body, View Point, Walking Area

    Located just a short drive from Oia, the Paradisos beach is true to its name as it offers a paradise like experience to people who visit it. Since the beach has shallow waters, it is quite famous with families with children. Bordered on the beach side, there are a number of restaurants and taverns, a beach canteen, as well as sun beds and umbrellas that you can take up on hire. Recently, it has...Read more