Things to do in Santorini this weekend

Below Oia

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

Akrotiri

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

Caldera Edge

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

Oia

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

Pyrgos

Co-op winery on the caldera — assyrtiko flights with the best sunset terrace on the island.

Akrotiri

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

Seafood · Amoudi Bay

Toes-in-water seafood right under the cliffs of Oia — whole fish by the kilo.

Greek · Fira

Caldera-edge classic — moussaka and mousakas-of-the-sea (octopus) with the volcano view.

Souvlaki · Fira

The 3am gyros stop — pork, chicken, halloumi wraps to soak up local rosé.

Cretan / Greek · Exo Gonia

Hidden cliff-side taverna — book a month ahead for sunset, order the lamb chops.

Modern Greek · Pyrgos

Island's flagship fine dining — tasting menus of fava, tomatokeftedes, fresh-caught fish.