When you close your eyes and imagine a quintessential Greek island, you might see the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean lapping quaint ports below rolling cliffs and white stucco houses. It would be a place of history and warm hospitality woven into every fiber, with exceptional traditional cuisine and distinctly local flavors. The island would feel at once untouched and decidedly modern. When you open your eyes and find yourself here, it’s no exaggeration to say that Santorini is exactly the charming Greek isle you have likely called to mind.

This volcanic isle rests in the Aegean sea with cinematic, sweeping ocean views, immaculate beaches, classic Greek architecture, and some of the finest epicurean discoveries you’ll find in the whole country. The magic of Santorini lies in its charisma; it’s a pleasure to spend hours getting lost wandering down tiny streets, sampling an olive or a tomato from a local vendor, or drifting cove to cove on a sun-bathed boat. There are many ways to experience the island where, from sunrise to sundown, each experience is a delight.