Santorini (Thira) Travel Guide
Greece
Santorini, also known as Thira, is a small Greek city on Santorini island, with a population of 2,376. It is the main urban base for exploring the island and its surrounding coast.
Travellers arriving by air use Santorini International Airport (JTR). Several named beaches are close to the city, including Gialos Karteradou at 2.4 kilometres, Kamari beach at 2.5 kilometres, and Perissa at 5.2 kilometres, with Perivolos 6.5 kilometres away.
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Dial code +30
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Greece for good service. While not mandatory, it's a appreciated gesture.
Best time to visit Santorini (Thira)
Jan
16°8Feb
15°7Mar
18°5Apr
20°6May
23°5Jun
28°1Jul
31°0Aug
30°1Sep
28°1Oct
24°2Nov
21°4Dec
17°9Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Santorini (Thira)
Gialos Karteradou
2.4 km away
Kamari beach
2.5 km away
Kamari 2
2.6 km away
Kamari 1
3.1 km away
Perissa
5.2 km away
Paralia Vourvoulos
5.4 km away
Xiropigado
5.8 km away
Perivolos
6.5 km away
Things to do in Santorini (Thira)
South Aegean Volcanic Arc
historic site
4.9 km
4.9 km
Archaía Thíra
historic site
4.2 km
Ιερά-Μονή Προφήτου-Ηλιού-Θήρας
religious organization
3.9 km
Panagia Episkopi
christian place of worship
3 km
Καστέλι Πύργου
castle
3.5 km
Argyros Mansion
museum
3.2 km
Open Air Cinema
movie theater
2.4 km
Getting there
Santorini International Airport · 0.8 km
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