Interactive Map of Santorini
Explore the top landmarks and excursions around Santorini, from the caldera and Nea Kameni to the hot springs of Palea Kameni and the black-sand beaches. Click any marker to learn more.
Santorini landmarks
Day trips & excursions
Akrotiri: Santorini's Buried Minoan City Akrotiri is Santorini's buried Minoan city, roofed for all weather. No skeletons were found — what to see, cost, and how it differs from Ancient Thira. Delos Delos only opens by boat from Mykonos and closes Mondays most of the year. What that means for a Santorini-based trip, honestly explained. Fira, Santorini: The Capital on the Caldera Fira is Santorini's capital and busiest base: caldera views, restaurants, shops, transport links and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera. Folegandros: A Quieter Island Beyond Santorini A quiet cliff-top island reachable from Santorini's Athinios port, further along the ferry network than Ios — car-free lanes, coves and a slower pace. Imerovigli Imerovigli sits at the highest point of Santorini's caldera rim, above Skaros Rock — quiet terraces and sunset views without Oia's crowds. Ios: The Closest Island Hop from Santorini Ios is a 35-minute ferry from Santorini's Athinios port, the shortest hop in the nearby Cyclades, ideal for a day trip or short stopover. Kamari: Santorini's Black-Sand Family Beach Kamari is Santorini's easiest beach base: black pebbles, a flat pedestrian front, sunbeds and tavernas under the cliffs of Mesa Vouno. Megalochori: Santorini's Quiet Inland Village Megalochori is a quiet inland village on Santorini, with no caldera view or sea access — a calm base away from Fira and Oia's crowds. Milos Milos island guide: what it's like, how to get there from Santorini, and whether a day trip from the caldera is worth the boat time. Mykonos Mykonos from Santorini: fast-ferry times, Mykonos Town and beaches, and why a Mykonos-Delos day trip means most of the day at sea. Naxos Naxos from Santorini: how long the ferry takes, the best beaches and mountain villages, and why this big island needs more than a day trip. Nea Kameni: Santorini's Active Volcano Crater Nea Kameni is Santorini's active volcanic islet: a cindery crater walk, a cash entry fee, and the boat trip everyone gets wrong. Oia, Santorini: The Sunset Village on the Caldera Rim Oia's blue domes, whitewashed lanes and Byzantine kastro draw crowds for one reason: the sunset. Here's how to see it without the scrum. Palea Kameni & the Hot Springs Palea Kameni's springs are warm, not hot, iron-rich, and stain light swimwear. Here's what the swim is really like before you jump off the boat. Paros Paros from Santorini: about two hours by fast ferry, sandy beaches, marble villages, and a relaxed base for extending time in the Cyclades. Perissa Perissa: the long black-sand beach under Mesa Vouno, a village base, and Santorini's most direct route up to Ancient Thira. Pyrgos: Santorini's Hilltop Village and Island-Wide Panorama Pyrgos is Santorini's hilltop village, its ruined kastro the only point with a 360° view of the whole island, far from Oia's sunset crowds. Santorini Santorini is officially Thira: how the island, Thirassia, and the volcanic islets fit together before you choose a village or book anything. The Santorini Caldera What the Santorini caldera actually is, how it formed, and how to see its crater and hot springs without the myths. The Santorini Wineries Assyrtiko, Vinsanto and Nykteri grown on volcanic ash without irrigation: a practical guide to Santorini's wine country and its best domaines. Ammoudi Bay: Oia's Working Harbour by the Sea Ammoudi Bay is Oia's fishing harbour below the cliff: seafood tavernas, sunset views from the water, and the dock for volcano and sunset cruises. Amorgos Amorgos is the wild, cliff-hung Cycladic island reachable by ferry from Santorini's Athinios port — home to Hozoviotissa and Le Grand Bleu. Ancient Thira: Santorini's Clifftop Dorian City A Dorian hilltop city on Mesa Vouno above Kamari and Perissa: ruins, sea views and a quieter alternative to Akrotiri's crowds. Antiparos, Paros's Quiet Neighbor Across the Strait Antiparos guide: how to reach it from Paros, its cave, beaches, and Despotiko, for travelers using Paros as their Cyclades base. Athinios Port: Santorini's Only Ferry Gateway Athinios is Santorini's only ferry port: a steep switchback road, no lockers, no train station, and traffic on every arrival - how to plan around it. Emporio Emporio is a quiet inland village in Santorini's wine country, with narrow lanes and a fortified core — no caldera view, no beach, few crowds. Fira Old Port: Skala, the Cable Car and the 588 Steps Santorini's cruise and excursion port below Fira: how to reach it, and whether to ride the cable car, climb 588 steps, or go by donkey. Firostefani Firostefani is the quiet stretch of the Santorini caldera between Fira and Imerovigli, best for sunset without the Oia crowds. Kleftiko, Milos: The Sea Caves You Can Only Reach by Boat Kleftiko's sea caves and white rock arches sit on Milos' southwest coast, reachable only by boat — here's how to see them from Santorini or Milos. Koufonisia & the Small Cyclades How to reach Koufonisia and the Small Cyclades from Santorini, what the islands are like, and who this long day on the water suits. Naoussa, Paros Naoussa is Paros's fishing-port village, not its ferry-arrival town. What it offers, how far it is from Santorini, and when to add it. Perivolos Beach Perivolos is the beach-club stretch of Santorini's black-sand south, running straight on from Perissa. Sunbeds, DJs, and burning sand explained. Red Beach, Santorini: Is It Open in 2026? Red Beach's cliff path has closed repeatedly since 2018, and access stays partly restricted in 2026 — check before you go, or see it from a boat. Sarakiniko Sarakiniko's white, wind-carved rock on Milos is reached by road, unlike boat-only Kleftiko — what to see and how it fits a Santorini day trip. Sifnos Sifnos from Santorini: pottery villages, hiking trails and slow Cycladic food, best visited overnight rather than rushed. Skaros Rock Skaros Rock near Imerovigli: a free walk to a bare volcanic promontory with one of Santorini's best caldera views, no crowds, no fortress left standing. The Fira–Oia Caldera Path How to walk the 10.5km Fira–Oia caldera path: terrain, timing, water, and how to get back once you reach Oia. Thirassia: Santorini's Quiet Sister Island Thirassia sits across the caldera from Santorini, reached by boat from Ammoudi or a cruise stop — quiet lanes, cliff views, no crowds. Akrotiri Lighthouse: Santorini's Quiet Sunset Alternative A quiet lighthouse on Santorini's southern tip — an uncrowded sunset alternative to Oia, and not the same place as the Akrotiri ruins. Anafi Anafi is Santorini's quietest neighbour: hilly, sparsely settled, reached via Athinios, and better as an overnight stop than a rushed day trip. Exo Gonia Exo Gonia is a quiet inland village built around Art Space, a winery inside old rock-cut cellars, away from Santorini's caldera crowds. Karterados: A Quiet, Affordable Base Near Fira Karterados sits minutes from Fira with no caldera view — a practical, often cheaper base for travellers who don't mind a short ride to the rim. Kimolos Kimolos is a quiet volcanic island reached by a short ferry from Milos's Pollonia port — a realistic day trip, not a direct excursion from Santorini. Messaria: Santorini's Quiet Inland Village Messaria is an inland Santorini village with no caldera view or beach, best visited as a quiet stop between Pyrgos and Megalochori. Pollonia Milos's quiet northern harbour, the departure point for Kimolos ferries and Polyaigos boat cruises — calmer than the main town, Adamas. Polyaigos Polyaigos is an uninhabited islet north of Kimolos, seen from cruise boats between Milos and Kimolos — no village, no landing, just cliffs and coves. Profitis Ilias Profitis Ilias, Santorini's highest point at 567m, with its 18th-century monastery and a panorama over the caldera, the south coast and the sea beyond. Sikinos: A Quiet Island Between Ios and Folegandros A ferry stop between Ios and Folegandros with a hilltop Chora and quiet beaches, no crowds to fight for a view. Vlychada Beach: Santorini's Sculpted, Lunar Coastline Vlychada Beach: wind-carved ash cliffs, a working yacht marina and Santorini's most photogenic, least crowded stretch of the south coast. Vothonas: Santorini's Underground Wine Museum Village Vothonas is a quiet inland village on Santorini built around the Koutsoyannopoulos wine museum, carved into the rock beside the family's old winery.