Greece: Part 3 - Santorini

Finally, here are the most helpful tips for Santorini

Stay in a cave house/hotel: They are wonderfully unique and add the necessary charm to really feel like you’re in Santorini.

Rent a car: Just like Milos, there is a lot to see and it’s cheaper to rent a car than get a taxi around the island. Walking is dangerous from town to town despite not being very far apart, there are no sidewalks and the roads are narrow

Check out the quirky museums: (Tomato Industrial Museum, Wine museum and Atlantis Experiences). They won’t take too much time and you can learn some interesting history of the islanders lifestyle and theories of ancient Greece.

See the ruins of ancient Thera near the red beach: This old city was discovered in the 60s and is 3500 years old. If you can get a guide, do it. We read our way through it but there is something to be said for storytelling from locals.

Try the wine: The grapes are uniquely grown in a circle to protect from harsh conditions, are grown in volcanic soil and are a lesser-known varietal.

Eat: We didn’t have a bad meal on Santorini and had everything from saganaki (fried cheese), tomato balls to pork gyros and ice cream. All were delightful.

Take it easy on the ouzo: Its strong but smooth and can creep up on you if you let it.

Go during shoulder season: Summer is the busy time in Santorini but even in early May, there are lots of people and cars on the road. You may sacrifice a sunset for a rainy afternoon, you will be more likely to find parking and a seat at nearly any restaurant without reservations. If you’re planning on a beach vacation though, wait till the temperatures climb so you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean.