Irresistible Santorini - A Trip from South Africa, Santorini, Greece

Santorini or Therasia (the official name of Santorini) is undoubtedly one of Greece’s most romantic and picturesque islands.

There are more than 600 blue dome churches, and not surprisingly, this is what you mostly see of Greece in photos.

Despite reading many negative reviews focusing on overcrowding and Santorini being the cruise liner mecca of the world, it remains the most idyllic island with unimaginable beauty.

It has everything you would expect from a Greek Island holiday and more. Besides, the best way to avoid crowds at any destination is to enjoy the sunset from your hotel’s terrace, pool or, in my case, our hotel room’s balcony.

This travel blog aims to give you essential travel advice to plan a trip to Greece from South Africa. I will cover everything from the most convenient (and cheapest) airline, visa application, where to stay, and best spots. I even make suggestions to avoid ferry disasters.

Santorini has everything from unprecedented caldera views to stunning sunsets and authentic Greek food.

Because Santorini is an island destination, you want to enjoy great weather while avoiding the mad crowds.

The peak season is from July to August, so you want to go a month or two just before or after these peak months. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).