圣托里尼岛新手旅行指南

这已不是什么秘密。圣托里尼美得令人窒息。许多人认为它是世界上最美丽的岛屿之一（如果不是最美的话），因此每年约有两百万游客到访。

人们来圣托里尼岛的理由大多相同。他们想欣赏令人叹为观止的火山口景色，想拍摄岛上洁白的立方体房屋和蓝色圆顶教堂。

还有那日落。

我们来自热带国家，所以见识过不少壮丽的日落，但圣托里尼的日落却截然不同。站在悬崖边，俯瞰爱琴海，从一排排基克拉迪式房屋上眺望，圣托里尼的每一场日落都像是一场盛事，仿佛可以售票观看。除了圣托里尼，我想我从未想过要把哪场日落从我的愿望清单上划掉。

如果你想把圣托里尼之旅从你的旅行清单中划掉，那么我希望这篇新手圣托里尼旅行指南能帮助你规划行程。

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指南目录

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圣托里尼概览

圣托里尼岛是爱琴海南部基克拉迪群岛之一，位于希腊大陆东南约200公里（120英里）处。它是该群岛中最大的岛屿，或许也是最受欢迎的岛屿。

圣托里尼岛曾发生过有记录以来规模最大的火山喷发之一。喷发后形成了一个巨大的火山口，岛上的主要村庄费拉、伊亚、伊梅罗维里和菲罗斯特法尼就位于火山口边缘。

这些火山口小镇坐落在俯瞰爱琴海的悬崖之上，岛上大部分的旅游业都围绕着它们展开。这些小镇以其洁白闪亮的立方体房屋和蓝色圆顶教堂而闻名。它们美得像一幅画，被无数明信片永远铭记。

圣托里尼岛风景绝美，是蜜月旅行者和邮轮游客的热门目的地。旺季时人潮拥挤，令人烦恼，因此做好旅行计划并了解最佳出行时间至关重要。

游览圣托里尼的最佳时间

圣托里尼是岛屿旅游胜地，因此最好选择天气最佳的季节前往。每年的四月到十一月气候温暖，降雨量也最少。然而，七月和八月是岛上的旅游旺季，也是游客最多、消费最高的时期。

因此，您不妨考虑在四月下旬至六月或九月至十一月初前往圣托里尼。这些是圣托里尼的旅游淡季。此时天气宜人，既不像七月和八月那样拥挤炎热。

我们四月中旬去的。天气宜人，晴天和阴天交替出现，不过晚上和清晨还是有点冷。

费拉和伊亚有很多游客，但还不至于让人感到不愉快。我会在本指南的“交通指南”部分详细介绍，但当时当地的公交车还没有完全恢复运营。

四月至六月： 我喜欢在人少的时候旅行，所以我觉得淡季是最佳选择。从四月下旬到六月，天气宜人，而且游客还不多。

七八月： 这是圣托里尼的旅游旺季。七月和八月是一年中最热的月份，也是在沙滩上享受日光浴和游泳的最佳时机。然而，这段时间也是游客最多、酒店价格最高的时期。

SEPT-NOV: Like late April till June, this is shoulder season in Santorini. The weather is pleasant and the crowds thinner than in July or August.

DEC-MAR: This is the low season in Santorini. I enjoy cool weather so I normally wouldn’t mind going at this time, especially since the island receives relatively little rain, but I read that much of the island shuts down during these winter months. That means fewer restaurants open so not an ideal time for traveleaters like us!

For more information, check out this very insightful post from santorinidave.com for an in-depth look at Santorini’s tourist seasons.

Climate: Annual Monthly Weather in Santorini

To help you better understand the climate in Santorini, I’ve created the average temperature and annual rainfall graphs below. Suggested months to visit are highlighted in orange.

Average Temperature

Annual Rainfall

TRAVELING TO SANTORINI

The fastest and easiest way to get to Santorini is by plane. We flew from Athens to Santorini but you can make that trip via ferry as well.

This guide assumes you’ll be coming from Athens but there may be other ways to get to Santorini from wherever you are. You can go to Bookaway to search for route options available to you.

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By Plane

The flight from Athens to Santorini takes about 45-55 minutes. We flew on Aegean Airlines but there are multiple carriers that service this route. You can do a search on Skyscanner to find options available to you.

Most flights will be via Athens International Airport but you may be able to find direct flights to Santorini from whichever European city you’re flying from.

Personally, I prefer buying tickets directly from the airline’s website but booking through Skyscanner is fine as well. I’ve bought many airline tickets through them and have never had any issues.

I heard it can be hard to change things like dates or flight times after purchasing a ticket from third-party aggregators, but if you’re 100% sure about the details of your trip, then you shouldn’t have any problems.

By Ferry

The ferry from Athens to Santorini takes anywhere between 5-8.5 hours, depending on the speed of the ferry. Most ferries depart from Piraeus ferry terminal but a few start from Rafina port as well. Piraeus is closer to downtown Athens and accessible via mrt (last stop on the green line), while Rafina is closer to the airport.

Your choice of port depends on your schedule and where you’re coming from. You can check schedules and book tickets on Bookaway. They sells tickets to ferry routes throughout the Greek islands.

We haven’t taken a ferry but I read that the slower ferries (7-8 hrs) are larger and tend to be more stable, while the faster ferries (5-6 hrs) are bumpier.

If you’re prone to seasickness, then it may be best to go with the slower ferries. You’ll have the option of walking around outside as well unlike high-speed ferries that don’t have open-air decks.

Blue Star Ferries seems to be the most recommended carrier. They’ll get you to Santorini in about 8 hrs. You can book tickets through Bookaway. Regardless of which ferry you go with, it’s a good idea to book tickets in advance especially if you plan on going during peak season.

Airport/Port Transfers

Once you get to Santorini, you’ll need to figure out a way to get to your accommodations. If you haven’t pre-arranged a transfer with your hotel, then you can go by taxi, bus, shared transfer, or rental car. We had pre-booked rental cars so we picked them up from the airport and drove to our AirBnB in Megalochori.

Taxi: Plenty of taxis will be waiting for passengers at Santorini Airport and Athinios Port. The cost for a taxi to Fira will be around EUR 25 and EUR 35 respectively.

Shared Transfer: Another option is to pre-book a transfer. It costs around EUR 18 for one person, and EUR 15 per person if there are two or more in your group. You can pre-arrange a transfer from the airport or port to your hotel through Get Your Guide.

Bus: This is the cheapest option but it may me the most unreliable. The local bus schedule is erratic in Santorini, especially when it isn’t peak season, so you may find yourself waiting up to an hour for the next bus. The one-way bus fare to Fira from the airport and port is around EUR 1.80 and EUR 2.30 respectively. Most buses will go directly to Fira so you’ll need to change buses there or take a taxi if your hotel is in another village.

Rental Car: This is what we did. Santorini is best enjoyed with a rental car so our group booked two cars and picked them up upon arrival at the airport. We booked them through EasyTerra and it cost us about EUR 40 per day at the time to rent a M/T compact. It doesn’t look like EasyTerra offers pickup from Athinios port but there are other companies there that you can rent from. If there are enough people in your group, then this may be a great option for you. I’ll talk more about rental cars in the HOW TO GET AROUND section of this guide.

WHERE TO EXCHANGE CURRENCY

The unit of currency in Greece is the Euro (EUR).

We always withdrew EUR from ATMs so we never had to exchange currency in Santorini. From what I understand, there are few currency exchange offices on the island and none offering good rates. It’s best to withdraw EUR from an ATM or bring it with you.

NOTE: Some ATMS will ask if you’d like to proceed “with or without conversion”. NEVER proceed with conversion because this authorizes the bank operating the ATM to do the conversion for you, usually at terrible exchange rates. Instead, choose WITHOUT conversion so it’s performed by your local bank.

BEST AREAS TO STAY IN SANTORINI

There are many places to stay in Santorini. Where you choose to stay will depend on your budget and what type of experience you’d like to have. To make it easier, I’ve grouped them into three general categories – caldera views, beaches, and local living.

I’ve also created the color-coded map below to help you better understand where each of these villages are and why I’ve grouped them in the way I have. Click on the link for a live version of the map. (Please note that marked areas are approximations only)

LIGHT BLUE – Fira
ORANGE – Oia
PURPLE – Imerovigli
LIGHT GREEN – Firostefani
BURGUNDY – Kamari
DARK BLUE – Perissa
PINK – Akrotiri
BROWN – Pyrgos Kallistis
YELLOW – Megalochori
DARK GREEN – Emporio

I’ll provide targeted links under each description but you can book accommodations in Santorini through Booking.com or Agoda.

CALDERA/SUNSET VIEWS

This is prime real estate on the island and why many people flock to Santorini year after year. They’re the villages perched on the rim of the caldera, offering the most spectacular cliffside views of the Aegean Sea and neighboring islands.

Most visitors to Santorini want to stay here so this is where you’ll find the island’s most expensive hotels. There are plenty of shops and restaurants in these villages as well.

Fira

Fira is the capital of Santorini and its busiest town. It has the biggest number of hotels, shops, restaurants, and bars, not to mention a few nightclubs. If you’re looking to party it up in Santorini, then this is probably where you’ll want to be.

It’s also the island’s transportation hub so local buses going to other parts of the island will start and end here. If you don’t have a rental car, then Fira is the most convenient place to stay on the island. Check out these top-rated hotels in Fira:

You can search for more accommodations in Fira through Booking.com or Agoda.

Oia

Situated on the northwestern tip of the island, Oia is Santorini’s most picturesque town and offers some of its best sunset views. It’s the most visually striking village on the island and one of its most romantic.

Hotels here are the most expensive not just in Santorini, but in all of Greece. If you want to go all out and have a truly memorable stay, then Oia is probably where you’ll want to be.

It’s worth noting that Oia doesn’t get as crowded as Fira but people do flock here every afternoon to catch the sunset. There are plenty of restaurants and high-end boutiques in Oia, not to mention regular bus service that shuttles tourists to and from Fira. Check out these top-rated hotels in Oia:

You can search for more hotel rooms in Oia through Booking.com or Agoda.

Imerovigli

Imerovigli is the quietest among the four caldera towns and a popular place to stay for honeymooners. Like Oia, it’s one of the island’s most romantic and offers spectacular views of the sunset.

However, there aren’t nearly as many restaurants or shops here. If you don’t mind that, then Imerovigli is one of the most ideal places to stay on the island. Check out these top-rated hotels in Imerovigli:

You can search for more hotels in Imerovigli on Booking.com or Agoda.

Firostefani

Firostefani is a small caldera town sandwiched between Fira and Imerovigli. If you want to be close to the action of Fira without actually staying in Fira, then Firostefani is a great choice. It’s quieter and just a 10-minute walk away. Check out these top-rated hotels in Firostefani:

You can search for more hotels in Firostefani through Booking.com.

BEACHES

None of them are great but there are a few black sand beaches in Santorini. If you’re visiting the island in July or August and want to be close to the surf, then you’ll probably want to stay in any of these three locations.

Kamari

Located in the southeastern half of the island, Kamari is known for its pebble beach and pedestrian beachfront walkway. There’s a direct bus to Fira from Kamari and back, making day trips to the capital easy. There are plenty of restaurants here as well. Check out these top-rated hotels in Kamari:

You can search for more hotel rooms in Kamari on Booking.com or Agoda.

Perissa

Perissa is south of Kamari. Like Kamari, there are local buses to and from Fira from Perissa, making it a convenient place to stay if you want to be near the beach but still have easy access to the rest of the island. Check out these top-rated hotels in Perissa:

You can search for more hotel rooms in Perissa on Booking.com or Agoda.

Akrotiri

From what I understand, Akrotiri refers specifically to a village, but it’s also the general term used to describe the southern peninsula of Santorini which includes the archaeological ruins and lighthouse.

Staying in Akrotiri may not put you as close to the surf as Kamari and Perissa, but it does situate you near some of the island’s best beaches like Caldera Beach, White Beach, Red Beach, and Vlychada Beach.

Akrotiri may have more to offer in general than Kamari and Perissa, but you should only consider staying here if you have a rental car. Buses to and from Fira stop only at Akrotiri archaeological site, making it more difficult to get around the island.

We explored Akrotiri with our rental cars and found spots with great views of the caldera. You can find accommodations in Akrotiri on Booking.com or Agoda. Here are a few of the top-rated hotels in Akrotiri:

LOCAL LIFE

These next three villages are located more inland so they don’t offer caldera views or easy access to the beach. However, they were my personal favorite places on the island because they provided the most authentic look at local life in Santorini.

If you want to be as far away as possible from the touristy atmosphere of Fira and Oia, then you may want to stay in any of these three villages.

Megalochori

This was where we stayed. Megalochori is a traditional village located in the wine-making region of Santorini. All around are vineyards and wineries offering tasting tours. It’s much quieter here than in Fira or Oia, making it a great place to stay if you want a more authentic experience in Santorini. I loved the atmosphere in Megalochori and would happily stay here again.

Local buses to Fira do pass along the main road but getting around isn’t as easy from Megalochori, so it’s probably best to stay here only if you have a rental car. We were here in mid-April when the buses weren’t fully operational and I had to wait over an hour for the bus to Fira.

我们住在一栋漂亮的3卧室房子里，这栋房子是我们通过Airbnb租的，每晚大约310美元。如果您更喜欢住酒店，那么您可以在Agoda上搜索梅加洛霍里的住宿。

皮尔戈斯·卡利斯蒂斯

与梅加洛霍里一样，皮尔戈斯也是圣托里尼葡萄酒产区的一个传统村庄。它坐落在岛上地势最高的地点之一，可以饱览圣托里尼岛和爱琴海的全景。

我了解到可以从皮尔戈斯搭乘前往佩里萨-费拉的巴士，不过如果您租车的话，最好还是住在这里。您可以在Agoda上搜索皮尔戈斯卡利斯蒂斯的住宿。

恩波里奥

恩波里奥是我在圣托里尼最喜欢的村庄之一。如果可以的话，我真想下次来这里住。对我来说，这里迷宫般的狭窄巷道和充满生活气息的基克拉迪式房屋，让我能体验到圣托里尼最地道的当地风情。恩波里奥就像一个真正的社区，居民们也都是真正生活在那里的人。

您可以在Agoda上找到Emporio的住宿。与Megalochori和Pyrgos一样，从Emporio出发出行不太方便，所以最好只在租车的情况下才选择住在这里。

您还可以使用下方便捷的地图预订圣托里尼的酒店和爱彼迎民宿。

圣托里尼的旅游景点

1. 火山口镇

这些坐落在火山口边缘的白色立方体村庄是每年吸引众多游客涌向圣托里尼岛的重要原因之一。它们景色迷人，仅在爱琴海的基克拉迪群岛中才能见到。无论何时，它们都美不胜收，但在日落时分，沐浴在金色的夕阳余晖中，更显梦幻迷人。

费拉和伊亚是最受欢迎的，但千万别错过菲罗斯特法尼和伊梅罗维里。如果您从费拉徒步10公里到伊亚，就可以游览这四个小镇。

如果您想参加岛屿及其火山口城镇的导览观光游，可以通过Get Your Guide预订。

2. 红沙滩

红沙滩是阿克罗蒂里附近的一处火山沙滩。它以其红橙色的悬崖峭壁和由黑色和红色火山岩粉组成的沙子而闻名。

我们花了一天时间环岛自驾游，并在这里稍作停留。四月中旬这里仍然很冷，但到了七八月份，红沙滩就会挤满游客。

建议参观时长： 30分钟至1小时
门票：免费

3. 阿克罗蒂里考古遗址

如果您对考古遗址感兴趣，不妨去阿克罗蒂里看看。这里曾是繁荣的米诺斯文明聚落，但在公元前第二个千年，与圣托里尼岛形成同一地质构造的火山爆发中被摧毁。火山灰覆盖了整个城镇，也正因如此，许多房屋及其内部物品才得以保存至今。

根据保存完好的遗址来看，阿克罗蒂里在当时似乎是一个高度发达的聚落，拥有多层建筑和复杂的排水系统。由于其高度发达，历史学家认为阿克罗蒂里是柏拉图笔下亚特兰蒂斯的灵感来源。

如果您没有租车，可以乘坐当地巴士从费拉前往阿克罗蒂里考古遗址，然后再返回。或者，您也可以预订导览游。

Rt44，CC BY-SA 4.0，来自维基共享资源

建议参观时长： 1-2小时
门票：每人12欧元

4. 阿克罗蒂里灯塔

我不知道灯塔究竟有何魅力。它们如此吸引人类的想象力，以至于我们很多人都无法抗拒它们的魅力。我认为我们对灯塔的迷恋，既源于它们的象征意义，也源于它们的美丽。对许多人来说，它们是希望的灯塔。

如果你喜欢灯塔，并且租了一辆车，那么你可能想开车前往该岛西南端的阿克罗蒂里灯塔欣赏日落。

图片来自 Shutterstock，摄影师：Ventura

建议参观时长： 1 小时
门票：免费

5. 先知以利亚修道院

我们没去，但先知以利亚修道院（Profitis Ilias Monastery）是一座18世纪的修道院，坐落在岛上的最高点，海拔约567米（1860英尺）。从那里可以欣赏到圣托里尼岛上一些最美的全景。

大多数人来这里是为了欣赏风景，但这里也有一座小教堂可以参观，还有一家商店出售僧侣们制作的各种产品，例如晒干的番茄、橄榄油和葡萄酒。修道院的开放时间似乎不太规律，但即使它关门了，你仍然可以欣赏到美景。

先知以利亚修道院位于皮尔戈斯东南约 4 公里（2.5 英里）处，最好租车或参加导游带领的旅行团前往参观。

图片来自 Shutterstock，摄影师：stoyanh

建议参观时长： 30分钟至1小时
门票：免费

6. 斯卡罗斯岩

斯卡罗斯是一处高耸的岩石地貌和遗址群，曾被用作防御工事。我从费拉徒步前往伊亚时路过这里。从伊莫洛维里步行一小段路即可轻松到达，您可以攀登到山顶欣赏火山口的壮丽景色。

建议参观时长： 30分钟至1小时
门票：免费

7. 亚特兰蒂斯书店

我第一次听说这家位于伊亚的奇特小书店，是在偶然间看到书店主人兼作家克雷格·沃尔泽的TEDx演讲时。这家小店是两位在圣托里尼度假的朋友一时兴起开的，它背后有着一段引人入胜的故事。无论你是否购买任何东西，在伊亚欣赏日落之余，这里都是一个值得驻足停留的好去处。

建议参观时长： 15-30分钟
门票：免费

圣托里尼岛旅游攻略

1. 探索岛屿

圣托里尼有一些旅游景点，如上所述，但对我来说，圣托里尼最大的魅力就是圣托里尼岛本身。我们租了车，漫无目的地开车环岛游览，玩得非常开心。圣托里尼岛面积不大，一天就能轻松游览完毕。

如果你不打算租车，那么有很多圣托里尼观光旅游团可以预订。可以看看我发的圣托里尼照片帖，里面有很多这座美丽岛屿的照片。

2. 欣赏日落

圣托里尼的日落堪称传奇。岛上任何地方都能欣赏到美丽的日落，但火山口小镇伊亚、伊莫洛维里、菲罗斯特法尼和费拉的日落景色最为壮观。由于日落如此令人叹为观止，许多旅游团都专门安排了观赏日落的行程。

如果你喜欢海鲜，我建议你去阿穆迪湾欣赏日落。阿穆迪湾是一个小港口，位于伊亚镇下方约300级台阶处。那里有六七家海滨餐厅，可以欣赏到壮丽的海平线景色，还能品尝到圣托里尼岛上最美味的海鲜。

3. 参观酒庄

和许多人一样，我知道圣托里尼的基克拉迪式房屋和火山口景色，但我不知道它也是一个重要的葡萄酒产区。他们以用当地特有的阿斯提可葡萄酿造的各种葡萄酒而闻名。

我们参加了一个精彩的葡萄酒品鉴之旅，参观了岛上三家最好的酒庄。您可以在Get Your Guide上预订同样的行程，或者选择他们提供的其他圣托里尼葡萄酒品鉴之旅。这是岛上很受欢迎的活动，所以有很多选择。

4. 去航海

在圣托里尼，帆船也是一项很受欢迎的活动。我们不太喜欢船，所以没有参加，但圣托里尼 有很多帆船之旅和豪华游轮。

许多游轮行程都在日落时分出发，有些甚至会带您前往圣托里尼火山和其他邻近岛屿。选择众多，请务必仔细查看每条行程，找到最适合您的游轮之旅。

图片来自Shutterstock，摄影师：Lucian BOLCA

5. 从费拉徒步10公里到伊亚

这是我在圣托里尼岛做的最棒的事情之一。那天阳光明媚，所以我轻松地徒步了10公里，从费拉走到伊亚。

这条徒步路线会带你穿过四个依山而建的小镇，大部分时间你都会沿着火山口边缘行走。以悠闲的步伐走，全程大约需要2-3个小时。如果你喜欢徒步旅行，那么这条路线绝对是圣托里尼之旅的必体验项目。

6. 躺在沙滩上

Santorini’s beaches aren’t great. Most have black dirty-looking sand that isn’t that fine. But if you come in July or August when the mercury is at its highest, then you may want to cool off on the beach and do some swimming. Staying in Kamari, Perissa, or Akrotiri will put you closest to the island’s beaches.

Photo by Olga Lipatova via Shutterstock

GREEK FOOD GUIDE

Greek cuisine is founded on the “Mediterranean triad” of olive oil, wheat, and wine. Olive oil is used in most dishes while wheat is the cuisine’s grain of choice.

If you’d like to eat like a local in Santorini, then check out our Greek food guide for a list of 25 must-try dishes in Greece.

WHERE TO EAT IN SANTORINI

As beautiful as Santorini is, it’s also very touristy. There are plenty of restaurants on the island, many of them no doubt serving overpriced touristy food.

Finding the best local food is important to us so we came up with this guide of 9 must-eat restaurants in Santorini. Check it out if you’re looking for great but inexpensive examples of classic dishes like souvlaki, gyro, fava, and ntomatokeftedes.

If you aren’t staying long enough in Santorini, then we recommend starting with these four restaurants.

1. Metaxi Mas

Ask a local what the best restaurant in Santorini is, and many will point you to Metaxi Mas. It’s a Cretan restaurant in the village of Exo Gonia serving terrific dishes like grilled octopus, boneless pork chops, and this wonderful oven-baked asparagus. We enjoyed many delicious meals in Santorini but this was easily our favorite.

Metaxi Mas is easy to get to if you have a car, but you’ll need to catch a taxi if you don’t. Trust the locals, it’s worth it. Check out my article on Metaxi Mas for more pictures and information.

2. Lucky’s Souvlakis

I googled “best souvlaki in fira” and Lucky’s Souvlakis dominated the search results. Google wasn’t wrong.

Lucky’s serves great souvlakis and gyros loaded with meat, fried potatoes, vegetables, and tzatziki in a warm piece of thick pillowy pita bread. It’s cheap too, just EUR 2.30 per souvlaki pita wrap. I could have eaten here everyday.

3. Tavern Tzanakis

If you want a delicious home-cooked Greek meal that’s far removed from the touristy chaos of Fira, then Tzanakis in Megalochori is a great choice.

Open for 26 years, it’s a family-run restaurant serving classic Santorinian dishes like fava, grilled white eggplant, and tomato fritters. Check out my post on Tavern Tzanakis for more pictures and information.

4. Ammoudi Fish Tavern

Amoudi Bay in Oia is one of the best places to enjoy great seafood while watching the sunset in Santorini. It’s a small port with several waterfront restaurants, each with a clear view of the horizon. We had one of our best meals on the island here at Ammoudi Fish Tavern.

Check out my article on Ammoudi Fish Tavern for more pictures and information. Amoudi Bay is a popular choice for dinner so reservations are a must.

POINTS OF INTEREST IN SANTORINI

To help you get a better understanding of the island, I’ve pinned all the places recommended in this guide on this map. Click on the link for a live version of the map.

HOW TO GET AROUND IN SANTORINI

KTEL Buses

Santorini isn’t that big but it doesn’t have a reliable public transportation system. It does have a fleet of local buses called “KTEL Buses” that depart from Fira and take you to key points on the island and back.

All buses go through Fira so if you want to go from Perissa to Oia for example, then you’ll need to go to Fira first, change buses, before continuing to Oia.

KTEL Buses are the cheapest way to get around, between EUR 1.80-2.40 per ride, but they’re fully operational only in the peak season. They operate at a limited capacity in other months.

We were there in mid-April and I had to wait over an hour for a bus to pass Megalochori. The Greek woman waiting with me had to get to work so she wound up hitching a ride with a passing car!

Rental Car

The best and most convenient way to get around Santorini is by rental car. There are plenty of car rental offices at Santorini Airport and Athinios Port, so you can book one upon arrival or reserve it in advance.

We booked two M/T compacts through EasyTerra and paid about EUR 40 per day for each car. We split the cost, so between six people, that amounted to just EUR 13 per person per day.

Gas is expensive in Santorini – well over EUR 50 to fill up a compact – but the island is small so you won’t need to gas up often. During our 4-day stay, we only filled up each car once.

Having your own rental car provides you with transfers to and from the airport/port. On top of that, it’ll give you access to other parts of the island not serviced by local buses. If there are enough people traveling in your group, then I think a rental car is your best option.

The only potential headache when renting a car is finding parking. Each village has a few designated parking areas but not enough to make parking a breeze.

We had little difficulty in mid-April but I imagine it to be harder in July or August. Just keep that in mind and be prepared to circle around a few times until a spot opens up.

To navigate, I highly recommend using the Google Maps app (iOS|Android). It’ll tell you exactly how to get from point A to point B. We used it throughout our stay in Santorini and never got lost once.

This was our Nissan compact. The other was a Toyota. Other than rental cars, people rent ATVs, motorcycles, and scooters to get around as well.

HOW MANY DAYS TO STAY / SANTORINI ITINERARY

圣托里尼岛虽小，却并非那种适合匆匆而过的旅游胜地。这里是悠闲放松、享受独特氛围的理想之选。话虽如此，圣托里尼的消费水平并不低，因此您需要在预算和停留时间之间找到平衡。

我认为第一次去圣托里尼岛三天就足够了。这样既能让你充分体验这座岛屿的魅力，又不会让你感到太匆忙。如果时间允许，当然可以多待几天。这里有一个3天4晚的圣托里尼岛行程示例，希望能帮助你规划行程。

圣托里尼旅游小贴士

1. 通过 Sygic Travel 规划您的行程

我们每一次旅行都是从这个免费的旅行计划应用程序开始的。我已经用它好几年了，用来制定我们所有的行程。

它的功能是让我可以在地图上标记兴趣点，这样我就能清楚地看到各个地点的位置，并规划出最佳的行程安排。然后我可以按日期分组，制定出高效的行程计划。更多信息请查看我关于Sygic Travel应用的帖子。

下载： iOS /安卓

您可以在Sygic Travel上查看我们的圣托里尼行程安排。

2. 租车

我在这篇指南中多次提到，租车是享受圣托里尼假期的最佳方式。它能给你最大的自由度。淡季期间，公交车不太可靠，而且也无法到达岛上所有地方。

租车听起来很贵，但其实未必。事实上，圣托里尼的租车价格之低让我很惊喜。正如之前提到的，我们租了两辆手动挡小型车，每辆每天大约40欧元。六个人分摊下来，每天只需13欧元，再加上油费。对我来说，考虑到租车带来的灵活性，这简直太划算了。

您可以从圣托里尼机场或阿西尼奥斯港租车，但我建议您提前预订。您可以通过EasyTerra或Rentalcars.com进行预订。我们通过 EasyTerra 租了两辆小型车，一切都很顺利。

3. 租用便携式 Wi-Fi 设备

如果你没有流量套餐，那么最好租一个便携式 Wi-Fi 设备或购买一张 SIM 卡，这样你就可以不间断地访问互联网。

如果你租车的话，这一点就尤为重要，因为你需要用谷歌地图导航。如今，稳定的Wi-Fi连接如此重要，以至于我们现在出门都离不开它。

我们自己有Pokefi便携式Wi-Fi设备，所以在欧洲旅行时不需要租用。但如果您需要一台适合希腊和欧洲旅行的设备，可以通过Get Your Guide租用。

4. 不要骑驴

这是我在圣托里尼岛上为数不多的令人难过的景象之一。这些可怜的驴子被用来驮着游客和他们的行李，往返于老港口和费拉之间，上下近600级台阶。

这有时会导致驴子脊椎受伤和鞍疮。值得庆幸的是，希腊最近已禁止超重游客骑乘这些驴子。

就我个人而言，无论你的体重如何，我都不认为你应该骑这些动物。有非常便捷的缆车系统可以往返港口，单程只需5欧元，而骑驴却要20欧元。

如果您关心动物的福祉，请乘坐缆车。

5. 查看日落时间

圣托里尼的日落如此令人向往，以至于人们感觉不到它是每天都会发生的事，而更像是盛事。

您肯定不想错过活动，所以务必查看日落时间，尤其是在阿穆迪湾预订晚餐时。我们去的时候，预计日落时间是晚上7:48，所以我们预订了晚上7点的位子。

6. 查看旅游凭证

我从好几个网站购买旅游代金券，但欧洲的旅游我只在一个网站买——Get Your Guide。他们提供的欧洲目的地选择最多。我的圣托里尼葡萄酒品鉴之旅就是通过Get Your Guide预订的。

如果您正在寻找圣托里尼岛有趣的旅游线路和其他与旅行相关的活动，那么我建议您通过Get Your Guide进行搜索。

7. 购买旅行保险

每次旅行前都应该认真考虑购买旅行保险。对我们来说，是否购买旅行保险取决于我们的旅行计划。

如果我们计划进行滑雪或骑沙滩车之类的户外活动，基本上任何可能受伤的活动，我们肯定会买保险。但如果只是在香港这样的城市里吃吃喝喝几天，那​​可能就不需要了。反正我们的信用卡都提供免费的基本保险。

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8. 带上合适的电源适配器

希腊的电源插座类型为C型或F型，请务必携带适合您设备的电源适配器。希腊的电压为230伏，标准频率为50赫兹。

玩得开心！

圣托里尼岛虽然不大，但我对这座岛屿并不精通。我只是分享一下我这次旅行的所见所闻。如果您有任何问题或建议，请在下方评论区留言。

感谢您的光临，祝您在圣托里尼玩得愉快！