Vacation rentals in Santorini

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Cycladic home in Oia

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 285 reviews

Island blue, postcard perfect view & private pool

Traditional cave house located in the most famous location in Santorini Island with breathtaking postcard perfect views of the blue domed churches! 2 bedrooms, double beds 2 cave bathrooms. Outdoor heated pool with view! Next door to Santorini blue, Eternity & new home Serenity. Fully equipped with all amenities, welcome basket,daily maid/pool service,villa manager to assist with all activities. Our other villas Santorini blue,Eternity,Serenity,Captains blue, Secret garden,Sailing & Sky blue

Jan 13 – 20

ﺩ.ﺇ1,592 per night
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Cycladic home in Oía

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews

Helianthus Honeymoon House

Our Honeymoon House with Caldera View offers the perfect romantic escape in Santorini, with the graceful addition of a heated outdoor Jacuzzi (will be closed between 1/11-15/3) providing the ultimate sense of relaxation overlooking the majestic caldera and the infinite Aegean blue. In an ample space of 40m2 divided into two levels, it provides everything a couple may desire. It has been built in perfect alignment with the distinct Cycladic architecture and boasts unparalleled, absolute privacy

Feb 12 – 19

ﺩ.ﺇ2,586 per night
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Cave in Pyrgos Kallistis

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews

1906 White Cave Studio (1-2 guests) Roof terraces.

Welcome to 1906 White Cave Studio, a luxury cave in the enchanting village of Pyrgos in a privileged location. An ideal retreat for 1-2 guests who appreciate charm, cylcadic architecture, churches, cobblestone paths, hidden restaurants and local shops. Two private roof terraces offer you panoramic views, an ideal view point for the sublime Santorini sunset. Your cave is authentic, stylish and quirky. Professional hosts who will welcome you and help arrange activities/car rental & boat tours.

Feb 27 – Mar 6

ﺩ.ﺇ520 per night

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Apartment in Oía

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 204 reviews

Casa Itaca Fireplace Apartment

Apr 21 – 28

ﺩ.ﺇ371 per night
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Cycladic home in Imerovigli

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 214 reviews

Pura Vida Villa

Oct 31 – Nov 7

ﺩ.ﺇ1,936 per night
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Hotel room in Imerovigli

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

Abyssos Suite Caldera Sea Sunset In-Out Jacuzzi

Oct 20 – 27

ﺩ.ﺇ2,178 per night
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Villa in Οία

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 411 reviews

SEACREST VILLA-VOLCANO VIEW

Oct 27 – Nov 3

ﺩ.ﺇ1,681 per night
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Place to stay in Vothonas

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

Mystagoge Retreat with subterranean pool/jacuzzi

Mar 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ2,272 per night
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Dome in Oía

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Lilly Cave House

Dec 8 – 15

ﺩ.ﺇ735 per night
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Home in Oia

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews

Amazing View Villa Oia with Jacuzzi in Caldera

Oct 27 – Nov 3

ﺩ.ﺇ2,124 per night
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Cave in Thira

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviews

Villa Cloud, heated plunge pool, caldera view, hot tub

Mar 2 – 9

ﺩ.ﺇ2,170 per night
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Cycladic home in Thira

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews

Three bedroom Villa with two Caldera View Jacuzzi

Jan 20 – 27

ﺩ.ﺇ2,449 per night
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Cave in Oía

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviews

Lioyerma Cave Villa & Hot Tub

Oct 26 – Nov 2

ﺩ.ﺇ1,379 per night
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Home in Imerovigli

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews

Esmi Suites Santorini 1

Jan 10 – 17

ﺩ.ﺇ1,134 per night
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Home in Oía

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews

Villa Oasis Oia with Caldera View

Oct 18 – 25

ﺩ.ﺇ2,676 per night

Your guide to Santorini

All About Santorini

Santorini is an 11-mile-long island in the Aegean Sea, southeast of mainland Greece, and is the largest among a group of small, volcanic islands called the Cyclades. Officially known as Thira (Thera, in ancient Greek), Santorini has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. Its 20 or so villages exist atop one of the largest calderas — volcanic craters — in the world; the eruptions throughout its history helped create the dramatic black-sand beaches across its coastline.

Evidence of Santorini’s prehistoric past is on display at the underground Akrotiri archaeological site, where you can see the intricacies of the ancient civilizations who developed multi-floored buildings and drainage systems. The ruins seen today are the result of a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BCE that covered the village in lava and preserved elaborate wall paintings, dwellings, and pottery.

Santorini’s culture is also embodied in its food and drink. Wineries stretch across the countryside, where you can try the island’s native Assyrtiko white wine. Aromas from traditionally prepared coffee fill the cobble-stone streets, brewed with Greece’s specialty briki pot and enjoyed as a social activity. Local dishes prepared with Santorini’s local white eggplant and chlorotyri goat’s-milk cheese make for a dining experience you may not find anywhere else in the world, thanks to the island’s rich volcanic soil and distinct farming.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Santorini

You will find accommodations, including Santorini villas and rural retreats, across the island. During Santorini’s comfortable, warm spring months you can make the 6-mile hike from Fira to the village of Oia and ruins of its 15th-century castle while passing blooming wildflowers like lupins and corn poppies along the way. Mild weather in the fall brings the height of the grape harvest, making it an ideal season for trying one of the nearly 20 wineries scattered across the island.

Take advantage of the hot summer months by visiting some of Santorini’s swim-friendly beaches like Perissa or Kamari Beach. The island also hosts the Santorini Jazz Festival in July and the Ifestia (volcano) Festival in August, featuring fireworks and live music shows. During the colder months, you can take a wintertime dip in the thermal hot springs on Santorini’s smaller, uninhabited island, Palea Kameni.


Top things to do in Santorini

Ancient Thera

Some of Greece’s ancient history is on display atop the mountain of Mesa Vouno, accessible by a 4.5-mile hike or a drive to the ancient city of Thera, named for the volcano that famously erupted near it thousands of years ago. Ancient Thera sits at more than 1,000 feet above sea level; once you reach the peak, you will have panoramic views of the Aegean Sea while you stand among ancient ruins, founded in the 9th century B.C.E. and inhabited until 726 A.D.

Vlychada Beach

You can experience one of Santorini’s famous black-sand beaches at Vlychada. This swim-friendly beach on the southern coast is surrounded by towering cliffs. The best time to visit Vlychada Beach is later in the day for a beachside picnic and sunset.

Megalochori

Megalochori is a village on the southwestern coast of Santorini whose white-washed walls and bell towers tower over cobblestone streets as a former defense against pirates. The village is surrounded by Santorini’s wine country, making it a great place to try some of the island’s most-loved wines like the sweet, amber-colored Vinsanto and the crisp white Assyrtiko. Megalochori also hosts classical Greek music concerts throughout the year.

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