Santorini, Greece
“It takes a lifetime for someone to discover Greece, but it only takes an instance to fall in love with her.”--Unknown
Re-molded in the 16th century due to a volcanic eruption, Santorini is known for its colorless homes stationed throughout a rugged landscape. At various viewpoints you can lookout and adorn the Aegean Sea. Just like its rocky terrain, Santorini will leave you with a jagged heart because of an untimely departure. This island will make you want to overextend your stay—
March 2022, we visited this breathtaking island during the tourism off season. We would definitely recommend visiting the island during low season. The island has so much to offer that it's best to enjoy it freely. Catch the views in our vlog below and don't forget to keep scrolling for all the links!
Everything You'll Need to Know
We stayed at the Black Ocho Villa in Santorini. This airbnb was awesome. It was not only aesthetically pleasing it was also very spacious. There were a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. As you can see, each bedroom was beyond pleasant to the eye. We didn't use the kitchen, but it was fully stocked with kitchen essentials. None of the footage captured the exterior but there was a rooftop, a wood fire girl, a pool, outdoor shower,lovely lounging pagoda, chairs and hammock. The best part of this airbnb was our host. He was very accommodating and informative. He even booked us reservations at a local night club. There's no rough words to sum up how awesome he made our stay. As far as location, it was kind of secluded from the hustle and bustle of Fira center. We rented atvs, and traveled the entire island. So location did not hinder us at all. We set up our ATV's to be dropped off directly at our airbnb. The shop owners name was Mr. Dimitri. Hit him up here!
Restaurant Suggestions
We did not have a single bad meal in Greece. The thing that sets Santorini apart from the other international cities we’ve visited are the VIEWS. We mainly ate at restaurants in Fira center. The spots along the strip had good ambiance with views a few steps away.
Diverso is a good spot for quick eats. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. The crepes and waffles were 10/10 would recommend.
These restaurants had the most breathtaking views right in their backyard. The food was superb, as well.
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We enjoyed a cool night out at 2 Brothers Bar. It's a vibey bar with light accompaniments and hookah.
And before you leave town, make sure you try some gelato. There are several locations to choose from, so have at it !
Sights and Things to Do
Watch the Sunset
Watch the Sunset at Castle of Oia or watch the sun set in Imerovigli
Visit Popular IG Spots
Agios Theodori Church
The Three Bells of Fira
Ancient Thera
Karavolades Stairs and the cable car
Beach Hop
Black sand beach
Red sand beach
White sand beach
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Explore the Whole Island
Rent a car or our top recommendation is ATV’s. Drive around the whole island at your leisure. Stop by all of the towns along the way. Pause for a moment for photos and irreplaceable views along the roadside. Fira and Oia are popular towns to explore. The lighthouse is scenic and has a cute food truck just outside. Try their smoothies!!!
