Santorini: The most breathtaking island in the world

By far the most awe-inspiring of the Cycladic islands, the volcanic 'empress' of the Aegean deserves every dithyrambic article written over the years about her. Experience cosmopolitan Santorini fully with your yacht charter as you fall madly in love with its unparalleled beauty. 

Located in the southernmost part of the Cyclades it consists of a group of volcanic islands (Thíra, Thirassiá, Asproníssi, Palea and Nea Kaméni) that rose from the sea after the last eruption (3,600 years ago) destroyed the thriving local prehistoric civilization. A violent birth that evolved into the most romantic place on the planet. Countless couples dream of getting married at its majestic caldera, staying at luxury cave suites (the inhabitant's former storage spaces), riding donkeys to get up the stairs in its bustling capital of Fira, eating at gourmet restaurants perched over the cliff, taking pictures in the famed sunset of Oia (although the ones in Imerovigli and FiroStefani are just as exquisite) and swimming in pitch black volcanic beaches. All worthwhile experiences. Although the true soul of this once poor island lies inland. In traditional villages like medieval Pyrgos (also visit Mesaria, Finikia and Karterado). In its restored wineries that produce the famed Assyrtiko wine. And in the understanding that this harsh land is the reason that local products (like cherry tomatoes, white eggplants, fava, caper) taste like nothing you have ever tasted before. 

 

Must-Visit Attractions in Santorini

  • The crater of the volcano on the islet of Nea Kameni. Combine the excursion with a swim in the warm waters.
  • The archaeological site of Akrotiri, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. A unique chance to see what is left from the prehistoric settlement annihilated from the last volcanic explosion.  
  • Travel back in time visiting the unspoilt island of Thirasia that lies opposite Oia. 
  • A wine tour of the island's unique wineries in order to fully understand why the island has rapidly evolved among Europe's top-ranked places for oenophiles to visit. 
  • The impressive Tomato Industrial Museum "D. Nomikos" on Vlychada Beach, offering its visitors a journey back to the industrial past of Santorini. 
  • The Maritime Musueum of Oia, housed in a marvellously restored 19th century house that once belonged to a captain. 
  • The 17th-century mansion of Gyzi in Fira that hosts a summer music festival and houses an interesting museum which illuminates aspects of the island's long history.

Sail and Swim

Experience the characteristically not Cycladic beaches of Santorini. Among them, most popular are cosmopolitan Perivolos, up and coming Vlychada with the trademark white rocks, over-photographed Red and White beach, all-time classic Kamari, Perissa and Monolithos and more off the beaten path Columbus, Pori, Baxedes, Vourvoulos and Katharos.

Ports & anchorages

The Vlichada Marina is your first and foremost choice on the island. If it is too busy other options for your yacht charter include the port of Monolithos and the anchorages in Finikia Village, Ammoudi cove, Kameni islet, Akrotiri peninsula, the port of Skala and nearby Thirasia Island.