Santorini Ferry

Santorini boasts an International Airport, which receives daily flights from Athens and seasonal flights from more than 20 European cities.
An alternative and cheaper way to get to Santorini is the ferry.
Note: To reach Santorini from other islands, the only transportation method available is the ferry.

The island is connected with the ports of Athens (Piraeus & Rafina) but also with many islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese, and Crete. Ferry connections include Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Milos, Crete (Heraklion), Amorgos (Katapola), Anafi, Folegandros, Kimolos, Kos, Koufonissi, Rhodes and more.

The most popular routes are from:
• Athens to Santorini • Mykonos to Santorini • Crete Heraklion to Santorini

As the route from Athens can be long, many people choose to fly to Mykonos and take a ferry from there. Some other islands with national airports with connecting flights to Athens and direct ferry connections with Santorini are Paros, Naxos and Milos.

Santorini is the perfect starting point for island hopping because it’s close to some of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades. After Santorini, taking the ferry to Mykonos is the most popular choice, with Naxos, Paros, Milos and Amorgos coming after.
Another destination is Crete and more specifically the area of Heraklion. A regular ticket to Crete costs between '79' 'EUR' (79 Euro) and '95.70' 'EUR' (95.70 Euro) and the trip can last from less than 2 hours to 6 hours.

Whatever route you choose, your island hopping experience will be an unforgettable one!

There are two options: Conventional ferries and High-speed/ catamaran vessels. Conventional boats are slower and cheaper, while high-speed ferries are faster and a bit more pricey.
Conventional boats mainly belong to the Blue Star Ferries company and are the best option if you’re not in a hurry. A conventional boat by Zante Ferries also operates a few routes per week.
Some of the companies with high-speed vessels are Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Minoan Lines and Fast Ferries. It is a better option if you want to reach your destination faster.
But please note: High-speed ferries can be affected by strong winds so delays occur sometimes.

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Santorini is world-famous for its volcano and the most romantic sunset in the world.
Situated in the southern side of the Cyclades, the island is visited by more than 6 million tourists every year, making it the top Greek island and one of the most preferred destinations in the world.

Also known as Thira, the history of the place is prevailed by an enormous volcanic eruption that happened around 1,600 BC and had a serious impact on the Mediterranean basin.
This eruption not only cut the originally round island in many pieces, giving it its present form but also destroyed the Minoan town of Akrotiri, covering it in ashes. The tsunami waves that were formed were so high, they even destroyed the Minoan towns in northern Crete.
Today, Santorini is a volcanic complex, which apart from the renowned crescent-shaped island, also includes other uninhabited islets, such as Aspronisi, Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni.

One particularly stunning geographic feature of the island is the breathtaking caldera, which was formed as a result of the volcanic eruption.
With steep cliffs on three sides, this caldera provides breathtaking views of the sea and the volcano.

Inhabited since 3,600 BC by the Minoans, it had a rather quiet history in ancient times. Its development started in the Medieval Era when the Venetians conquered the island and made it a commercial and economical center.
Many castles and monasteries were built during that period as well as elegant mansions that remain well-preserved today.

Fira and Oia are the most photographed and picturesque villages.
They are built amphitheatrically on the edges of the caldera and give a wonderful view of the sea and the sunset. Houses are small and white, roads are narrow and paved, and you may even meet a mule at a corner.
To enjoy the view even more, have a coffee on the terrace of one of the numerous cafeterias.

Beach resorts also get very popular. The busiest are Perissa, Kamari and Perivolos, as their waters are clean and they have a lot of water sports clubs.

The best season to visit Santorini is undoubtedly the period from June to September. The island is also beautiful in spring and fall, though!

It is for everyone! Whether you’re searching for the ideal romantic Greek island destination, or you love dramatic views, volcanic landscapes, and minimal Cycladic architecture, this island will captivate you!

The volcano, the surreal Red beach, the picturesque Ammoudi port and the ancient settlement of Akrotiri are musts!

Know what you don't know about Santorini!

• 15,000 people permanently live in Santorini, but millions visit it every year.
• Until 1960, only fishermen and donkeys lived on the island, while there wasn’t any electricity.
• Before being named Santorini, the island was known as Kalliste, meaning the most beautiful.
• According to the myth, the island emerged from the sea.
• The island is famous for its Vinsato wine, a sweet wine made from grapes of the regional volcanic vineyards.

Discover a basic map of Santorini and some points of interest: