Wandering which are the most unique things to do on Santorini? Read the suggestions of Marissa Tejada, famous American blogger of travelgreecetraveleurope.com, who visited the island and enjoyed the unique hospitality of Orabel Suites, member of Trésor Hotels & Resorts in Perivolos.

“For a boutique, close-to-the beach option head to Orabel Suites, member of Tresor Hotels & Resorts, in Perivolos.”

Read Marissa Tejada's travel tips on Santorini, below:

Glide in on the Ferry, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views as you cruise to Santorini’s Athinios port.

Explore the Gorgeous Caldera Villages. Fira and Firostefani are both known for its stunning volcano views. Head to one and you can walk to the other.  Imerovigli is further north (after Fira and Firostefani) where you’ll find Skaros Rock. Oia is tucked at the top northwest end of the island. This bend of the island is known for its quiet lanes filled with hand holding couples. It also draws in crowds for unobstructed sunset views.

Explore Inland Villages. One favorite of mine is Pyrgos where you can take in a panoramic view from the Prophet Ilias Monastery. I also loved exploring Emborio which is an inland village that is so quiet and beautiful to explore and there are hardly any tourists.

Experience nightlife in Fira. Koo, Casablanca and Tropical are three legendary top nightlife spots here. Another place to get in on the happening nightlife is to head to the beach clubs in Kamari and Perissa.

Admire the sunset in Ammoudi Bay. You can eat at the fish tavernas here with the turquoise bay waters lapping close to you, watch the sunset or go for a little hike around the rocky bend and take amazing photos of it all. 

Enjoy Santorini Wines. Some of finest wines from Greece are from this island. In fact, Santorini currently has 16 wineries producing excellent wines.

Discover the Greek Pompeii in Akrotiri. Walking through this fantastic archaeological site is a one of the unique things to do on Santorini especially for history lovers.

Hike a Volcano, Hike a Trail. You can take a caldera boat tour and hike the volcano itself! On the island itself you can hike the trail from Fira to Oia which is about three hours long. Time it so you end up in Oia at sunset or after sunset. There are also hiking trails throughout the island including in Pyrgos.

Love the Colorful Santorini Beaches. You won’t find those postcard perfect sandy beaches which is a surprise for many. What it does have is interesting and colorful beaches due to the volcanic nature of the land. In Perissa, Perivolos and Kamari you can enjoy a beach with black sand backed by a lively beach resort community. Another favorite of mine is the currently “at your own risk” Red Beach. There’s also a White Beach, a rocky beach, which is considered quite romantic. 

Try the Local Specialties. Santorini has some amazing gastronomy.  Be sure to try dishes that reflect what is grown locally including domatokeftedes (tomato fritters), salads with capers and local mizithra cheese, local beans and fava dip.  Look out for any dishes with apochti (Santorini cured pork) and sweets like meletinia (sweet, disc-shaped cheese pie).

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From: Anthi Sasmatzoglou

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