Santorini in Winter

Santorini in winter

November 7, 2013

Santorini is charming and inviting any time of the year, even in wintertime. As the island is mostly a summer destination, the majority of service businesses are closed for winter but there is still a wealth of things to do and see in tranquil Santorini , beyond the vast crowds of summer.

Below, you can find out about the best of things to do in Santorini in winter :

Things to do in Santorini in winter

Visit Akrotiri excavations and the Prehistoric museum in Fira which operate daily from 8am to 2pm, except Mondays.  Akrotiri  is the excavation site of a Minoan Bronze Age settlement and thanks to its excellent state of preservation and the wealth of finds it has yielded, it is the most important prehistoric settlement found in the Eastern Mediterranean. The ruins of the City will transfer you thousands of years back in time, before the big eruption of the Volcano that destroyed half of the island.

 


winemuseum

Visit Santorini wineries and experience the famous wine of Santorini in its fountains! The wineries in Santorini carry family tradition in wine making and produce award-winning wines, worldwide renown for their quality and their unique taste. Santorini wineries are open to the public for visiting, have a tour inside and wine-tasting as well.


fira to oia view

Hiking is a unique experience in Santorini. Walk from Fira to Oia  village along the natural path on the cliff side and enjoy breathtaking view. Wander in the volcanic serenity of Santorini and let your senses taste the amazing landscape, the view and the scent of the island to the maximum.

 


Day tour around the island, enjoy spectacular views and explore the most beautiful traditional villages with unique architecture such as EmborioMegalochori, Pyrgos and Finikia Village. Visit the black sand beach and the famous red beach  and feel the charm of the natural contrast as the sea pervades the volcanic landscape .

 

 

For your dining options, there is a wide variety of restaurants which operate during winter season.
Find them here: atlantis-santorini.net/winter/restaurants

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