Travel Guide

Athens and many other countries have a good flight-connection by plane.
However, you will be impressed so much more by the incredible view, when you will visit Santorini by boat.

Visit Santorini by boat
This way, Santorini is connected to Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Crete, Rhodes, Kos and all the major Cyclades islands (Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Sifnos, Milos, Tinos, Syros).

Kamari offers a excellent bus-service with the capital Fira and the rest of the island. Especially in summer the bus service runs every 15 minutes.

Bus Tours
Escorted coach tours are a great way to see Santorini at your leisure and are good value for money. The "full day bus tour" takes you to Fira (a guided visit of the Museum of Prehistoric Thera is included), to Profitis Ilias, a winery for wine tasting, and finally to Perissa for a swim and lunch. The "traditional bus tour" includes a visit to Profitis Ilias, Pyrgos village, Panagia Episkopi, a wine tasting experience, and the chance to enjoy the famous Oia sunset.

Currency:
Since the 1st of January 2002, the Euro (EUR) is the currency of Greece. Notes in circulation are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro while coins are in denominations of 1 euro, 2 euro, 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents and 20 cents. A currency converter is available here.

Banks
The banks on Santorini are open 8.00 am-2.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 am-2.00 pm on Friday. ATMs are available in almost all villages on Santorini. Most accept Visa and MasterCards as well as debit cards of internationally recognised networks.

Electrical Appliances
The electricity supply in Greece is alternating current, 220-250 volts, 50 cycles. Appliances for 110 or 120 volts may be operated by using step down transformers of 220 - 250/110 volts connected to each outlet.

Formalities for Entering Greece
Passport and visa requirements vary from country to country. Please click here for the embassy for details.

Greek Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad: click here

Health
In case of health problems you may visit the Santorini Health Center in Fira (Tel 2286023123) or ask your hotel reception for a private specialist doctor.

Water
Bottled water is recommended for drinking. Tap water can be used for washing, bathing and cleaning your teeth. In the area of Oia the tap water that comes from the local desalination plant is drinkable.

Transportation
There is a taxi stand in the square of Fira. With just a phone call you can be picked up from any point. The price of your journey is based on a catalogue issued by the Ministry of Transport and not based on the taxi's meter. KTEL buses carry out daily bus routes to almost all destinations. The KTEL terminal is also located in the square of Fira next to the taxis.

Postal services
ELTA is the official name of the postal service and their colours are blue and yellow. The main postal offices on Santorini are located in Fira, Emporio and Oia. Postal agencies are located in Pyrgos, Kamari and Perissa. Mailboxes are available in all the villages of Santorini. A standard letter or postcard less than 20 grams sent anywhere in Europe or abroad costs €0.65 (as per April 2006). Courier services are also available.

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Mantha & Stephanos Chalaris