Free things to do · Santorini

Free things to do in Santorini

No-spend weekends in Santorini — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.

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Top spots in Santorini

  • Amoudi Bay

    Outdoors

    Below Oia

    Tiny harbour at the bottom of 300 steps — fish tavernas, cliff jumping at sunset.

  • Red Beach

    Outdoors

    Akrotiri

    Iron-rich cliffs over a crescent of crimson sand — small, dramatic, busy by 11am.

  • Fira to Oia Caldera Hike

    Outdoors

    Caldera Edge

    10km clifftop trail past three villages — start at sunrise, allow 4 hours.

  • Oia Sunset

    Outdoors

    Oia

    The famous one — arrive 90 minutes early and walk to the Castle ruins for space.

  • Akrotiri Archaeological Site

    Culture

    Akrotiri

    Minoan 'Pompeii of the Aegean' — three-storey buildings under volcanic ash.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Oia Sunset, Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Red Beach. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Santorini and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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