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View of Santorini
Photo: Pitichinaccio · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
View Mediterranean on the mapAegean volcanic island famed for white walls and blue domes

Santorini

Santorini · Greece · 36.42, 25.43

A crescent-shaped volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, known for one of the world's most photographed landscapes. Whitewashed houses with blue domes line the cliffs, and sunsets over the caldera are famous. Cruise ships anchor in the caldera, with passengers going ashore by tender boat or cable car.

Port highlights

About 15,000 people
Population
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry with continuous sunny weather, while winters are mild and rainy. The summer cruise season is the peak sightseeing season.
Climate
Greek (English is also understood in tourist areas)
Language
Euro
Currency
May to June and September to October (sunny weather and relatively fewer crowds)
Best time to visit
Local food

Fresh seafood, tomato fritters, fava bean paste, Greek salad, local white wine

Sights
Sunset and white townscape of Oia (Ia)Fira cliffs and cable carRed beach and black-sand beachAncient Akrotiri ruins
Monthly average high / low temperatures
16°
9°Jan
16°
9°Feb
17°
10°Mar
20°
12°Apr
24°
15°May
27°
20°Jun
29°
22°Jul
29°
23°Aug
27°
20°Sep
24°
17°Oct
21°
14°Nov
17°
11°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HERAKLION · about 123 km from port · elevation difference about 34 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)158 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; beer costs about the same; coffee, meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

€0.22
Water 500 ml
€4.55
Coffee
€15.00
Inexpensive meal
€4.00
Local beer
€4.90
Big Mac

Prices in Santorini. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

JTR
Nearest airport
20–30 min
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Santorini” (CC BY-SA 4.0)