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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in South Aegean [2025]
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Santorini
4.7
/5
614 reviews
8.9
81.9 km from downtown
Address: Santorini, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Water fun & Cool Retreats
Highlights:
Aegean sunset in Oia village
Donkey rides & unique charm
Saved by 425 users235 positive reviews
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We experienced a comfortable tour for 3 days on the beautiful island. We drove to a lot of scenery. It was very easy to rent a car or scooter. Then you can go anywhere more convenient. Finally It was very unforgettable journey ☺️
I took a “Blue Star Ferries” from Athens to Santorini, which was a smooth and scenic journey lasting about 8 hours. The ride was comfortable, and it offered beautiful views of the Aegean Sea as we made our way to the island. Pro tips! use your student card and you will get 50% discount! thanks me later 😘
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Oia
4.7
/5
647 reviews
7.8
Oia | 72.2 km from downtown
Address: Οία 847 02, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Seafood & sunset at oceanfront
Santorini's iconic blue & white church
Saved by 498 users157 positive reviews
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A spectacular sunset view that attracts tourists from all over the world. The best place to watch the sunset is from Oia Castle or the cliff edge.
beautiful to watch the sunset( cloudy when we go).
santorini is a beautiful place . amazing views.
Kamari beach
4.3
/5
243 reviews
6.3
Based on 7,138 reviews
Kamari | 84.4 km from downtown
Phone +30-2286-360101
Address: Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.2 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in South Aegean
Highlights:
Sunlit beach & geothermal marvels
Volcanic black sand beach
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The famous black sand beach of Santorini is located on the east side of Santorini, slightly away from the cliff town on the west side. As the name suggests, the black sand beach is a black sand beach. To be honest, it obviously doesn’t look as good as the white sand beach, but it is rare. Scarcity makes things valuable. It is really the same in the world. There are quite a lot of people on the beach. Later, I went to many different countries and regions and found that as far away as Iceland and as close as Macau, there are actually black sand beaches. It is not so rare. Anyway, as a less conventional beach attraction, it is not bad to take a walk around. The hotels and restaurants next to it have their own characteristics. It is very enjoyable.
Very nice scenic spot, with the famous black beach, various restaurants and hotels, close to the airport, and buses to Fira (blue-domed church). The hotels here are relatively cheap, making it an ideal place to stay when traveling to Santorini.
[Scenery] Beautiful.
[Fun] Sunbathing, sea fun, mountain climbing.
[Value for money] Free, cheap hotels.
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View of Alefkandra (Little Venice)
4.6
/5
90 reviews
6.0
Based on 7,247 reviews
43 km from downtown
Phone +30-2289-023719
Address: ALEFKANDRA Μύκονος Χώρα, 846 00, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Aegean sunset view, 360°
Colorful buildings & stunning sunset
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I didn't expect there is such a place in the city center. The transportation here is also very easy. It is really beautiful here, completely different from the hustle and bustle downstairs. I really like the scenery here, which is very Greek in style.
In addition to the geographical advantage of enjoying the beautiful sunset of Mykonos, there are also authentic cocktails and seafood dishes. After nightfall, people can continue to sit in the open-air seats, order a cocktail, and feel comfortable and relaxed.
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Three Bells of Fira
4.5
/5
303 reviews
5.8
Based on 326 reviews
Fira | 77.7 km from downtown
Address: Fira 847 00, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Blue roofs & azure sea contrast
Popular wedding photography spot
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If Santorini is a business card of Greece, then the blue-domed church should be the business card of Santorini, because at some point it was on the cover of National Geographic Magazine, and thus became a globally known attraction. What’s more coincidental is that this attraction is so simple and straightforward that it’s almost otherworldly. You don’t need high-level photography skills or think about angles. Just the “click” at the entrance is the undisputed best of the day.
In fact, in Santorini, a place that uses blue and white to the extreme, there are many blue-domed churches. Each has its own merits, and many are very small and exquisite, worth remembering. Of course, the one published by National Geographic Magazine is the first one, which is relatively hidden and a little difficult to find. It is also this blue dome that has attracted the world's attention to Santorini, one of the thousands of islands in the Mediterranean.
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Red beach
4.3
/5
270 reviews
5.4
84.8 km from downtown
Address: Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in South Aegean
Highlights:
Explore nearby Minoan archaeological site
Explore Akrotiri's ancient ruins
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The Red Sand Beach is a must-see attraction when traveling to Santorini, because no matter whether you are taking a leisurely self-guided tour or a group tour, the bus will definitely pass by here during the day. People usually take pictures on the mountain and will not go down to the beach.
From the perspective of taking photos, the best place to view the red sand beach is two or three hundred meters forward from where a large number of tour buses are parked. The red mountain cliffs stand tall, and some tourists on the beach are far away from us, forming the background of our picture.
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Sunset of Santorini
5.0
/5
12 reviews
5.3
Fira | 78.5 km from downtown
Address: Mitropoleos Street, Thira 847 00, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Unique hot spring mud bath
Aegean sunset & blue domes
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The sunset view on Santorini is world-famous. There are many viewing spots for sunset on this fairyland island, each of which is unique and unforgettable. Oia is the most famous, and Fira is also comparable. Watching the sunset fall into the sea on the island will move you deeply.
You must go and see it. You must go to Greece to see the Aegean Sea, the temples and the mythical places in your lifetime, otherwise you will regret coming to the world! Go, go again, go again, the light is infinite ♾, after seeing the Aegean Sea, you don’t need to go to other seas
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Pyrgos
4.2
/5
101 reviews
5.1
Pyrgos Kallistis | 82.5 km from downtown
Address: Santorini 847 00, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Aegean town: churches & tranquility
Aegean Sea panoramic view
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grape farmers village with a few restaurants. Choose one with a roof terrace to enjoy the sunset! Pyrgos is not so crowded with tourists!
Pyrgos is a relatively small tourist attraction. It is not large in scale and has few residents. The hotel is very quiet and peaceful. Any casual photo taken here will turn out to be a perfect artistic photo.
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Lindos Acropolis
4.6
/5
36 reviews
4.9
From AU$ 46.47
>100 km from downtown
Address: Acropolis of Lindos, Lindos 851 07, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.4 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in South Aegean
Highlights:
Acropolis summit & stunning sea views
Athena Temple ruins showcase
39% positive reviews
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Standing atop Linda’s Acropolis ruins, I was captivated by the sweeping views stretching far and wide. The sun cast a warm, golden glow over the mountains and the city below, creating a breathtaking panorama that felt timeless. High above, where ancient civilizations once thrived, I could almost hear whispers of history carried by the wind. The sight was both humbling and awe-inspiring, connecting me to a past both majestic and mysterious.
The ruins are just awesome! You can ride donkeys till the ruins as are on top of the hill, but we walked and was OK.Remember to take water and hat, we went in June , temperature was 28°C.You have an amazing view once on the top. You pay entrance, I think was 12€ per person.when you go down back to the village you can either go on the same path, or just head down the hill, starting near the toilets or the juice bar.You will save some time,we saw the people with donkeys going that way so it was a shortcut.The path is a bit slippery so must be careful.
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Sunset Oia
4.9
/5
42 reviews
4.7
Based on 9,925 reviews
Oia | 72.3 km from downtown
Phone +30 2286 072200
Address: Oia, Thira 847 02, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Santorini sunset & unfinished buildings
Sunset applause for stunning views
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It's really beautiful! Quiet and magnificent. The sunset time is different in different seasons. Just find an open place and wait for the sunset quietly. You can also have a meal or visit the small shops in the town.
Most of the houses in Oia, a small town in the northwest of Santorini, Greece, are built on the edge of the caldera, forming a unique landscape. What's more special is that many houses are made by drilling holes into the volcanic rocks, becoming so-called "cave houses". The beauty is different during the day and at night, it is definitely worth a visit!
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