Santorini Guidebook by a tourist who turned into a local!

Lindsay
Santorini Guidebook by a tourist who turned into a local!

Food Scene

Some of my favorite restaurants on the island!
Great Greek food done in an elevated way. Great value at a great price point.
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Lefkes Santorini
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Great Greek food done in an elevated way. Great value at a great price point.
Really great food and a great place to enjoy a cocktail at sunset!
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Meze Meze
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Really great food and a great place to enjoy a cocktail at sunset!
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Krinaki
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great Greek tapas that gives you flavours of all the neighbouring islands
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Melitini
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great Greek tapas that gives you flavours of all the neighbouring islands
great coffees with a perfect caldera view
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Passaggio
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great coffees with a perfect caldera view
Quite possibly the best restaurant on the island but very pricey. If you are looking for a super romantic evening or are celebrating a special event and are willing to splurge, then Ambrosia is worth it. Reservations are necessary and best made well in advance so please let me know if I can help!
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Ambrosia Restaurant
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Quite possibly the best restaurant on the island but very pricey. If you are looking for a super romantic evening or are celebrating a special event and are willing to splurge, then Ambrosia is worth it. Reservations are necessary and best made well in advance so please let me know if I can help!
Great sunset views without the prices of the caldera restaurants. Reservations are best made to ensure a sunset view table.
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Kyprida
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Great sunset views without the prices of the caldera restaurants. Reservations are best made to ensure a sunset view table.
Great cocktails, food selection and atmosphere!
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Fino
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Great cocktails, food selection and atmosphere!
In house, handmade Gelato...Delicious!
Lolita's Gelato
In house, handmade Gelato...Delicious!
A great mix of Santorinian and Greek foods!
Thalassia
A great mix of Santorinian and Greek foods!
Incredible views, incredible food and perfect for any time of the day!
Terpsi N Oia
Incredible views, incredible food and perfect for any time of the day!
Some of the best food the island has to offer! Elevated Greek food worthy of it's many awards!
Idol
Some of the best food the island has to offer! Elevated Greek food worthy of it's many awards!
The views from the multilevel patio are fantastic. Amazing staff and great cocktails.
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Ipapantis
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The views from the multilevel patio are fantastic. Amazing staff and great cocktails.
Delicious Italian at a great price! Ask me to make a reservation for you to get some special offers!
Cacio e Pepe
25is Martiou
Delicious Italian at a great price! Ask me to make a reservation for you to get some special offers!
Quite possibly the best combination of seafood, views and ambiance! Ask me for a reservation though!
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Sunset in Ammoudi
Unnamed Road
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Quite possibly the best combination of seafood, views and ambiance! Ask me for a reservation though!
a great fish tavern overlooking the port of Vlychada!
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To Psaraki
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a great fish tavern overlooking the port of Vlychada!
They are #1 on Trip Advisor for a reason! So good and great views. Let me make you a reservation!
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Metaxi Mas
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They are #1 on Trip Advisor for a reason! So good and great views. Let me make you a reservation!
Great food and wine and great for families! They have a small playground beside one patio to allow the children to play while you wait for your food and sip your wine made from the winery on which it resides!
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Aroma Avlis
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Great food and wine and great for families! They have a small playground beside one patio to allow the children to play while you wait for your food and sip your wine made from the winery on which it resides!
Delicious food and cocktails on Black sand beach!
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Forty One 41
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Delicious food and cocktails on Black sand beach!
Great beach bar with amazing food!
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Wet Stories
Unnamed Road
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Great beach bar with amazing food!

Arts & Culture

Some of the highlights that Santorini's history and present have to offer!
The museum built over the ancient village that was distroyed during the volcanic eruption that formed the current layout of the island. Truly incredible to see and walk through.
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Akrotiri
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The museum built over the ancient village that was distroyed during the volcanic eruption that formed the current layout of the island. Truly incredible to see and walk through.
Another ancient village to walk around
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Alt-Thera
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Another ancient village to walk around
A great space that features art works, island history and often has musical concerts throughout the summer.
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Santorini Arts Factory
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A great space that features art works, island history and often has musical concerts throughout the summer.
A unique perspective on the way wine has been grown and produced on the island for many years!
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Weinmuseum Koutsoyannopoulos
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A unique perspective on the way wine has been grown and produced on the island for many years!
Perfect for cooking lessons, wine tastings or just a fantastic meal!
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Aroma Avlis
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Perfect for cooking lessons, wine tastings or just a fantastic meal!
The best way to see Santorini from the water! A truly unforgettable time that you will never regret!
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Santorini Yachting Club
Nikolaou Nomikou
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The best way to see Santorini from the water! A truly unforgettable time that you will never regret!
The first museum for Lost Atlantis in the world is situated in Santorini. Learn about the Minoan history of Santorini and the Atlantis Myth with the help of innovative technologies.
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Lost Atlantis Experience
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The first museum for Lost Atlantis in the world is situated in Santorini. Learn about the Minoan history of Santorini and the Atlantis Myth with the help of innovative technologies.

Beaches

My favorite beaches and beach bars on the island
On the back side of Fira overlooking Anafi. Great food and cocktails and music!
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Yalos
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On the back side of Fira overlooking Anafi. Great food and cocktails and music!
Great private beach bar with good food and beach!
Akro Beach Bar
Great private beach bar with good food and beach!
The most famous 5km strip of beach on the island. Filled with beach bars, restaurants, cafes and tavernas
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Perissa Black Sand Beach
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The most famous 5km strip of beach on the island. Filled with beach bars, restaurants, cafes and tavernas
Exceptional food! Good to make a reservation for a sun lounger in advance. Let me know and I will make the call!
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Theros
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Exceptional food! Good to make a reservation for a sun lounger in advance. Let me know and I will make the call!

Get Active!

Things to do for the more active visitors!
Mountain Bike tours for all levels of experience.
Santorini Adventures | EBIKE ADVENTURES O.E.
Mountain Bike tours for all levels of experience.
A great way to taste some of the local specialties guilt free as you walk through some of the highlights of the island
Eat & Walk Santorini Food Tour
A great way to taste some of the local specialties guilt free as you walk through some of the highlights of the island
For those interested in Scuba!
Atlantis Oia Dive Centre
For those interested in Scuba!
The best Horseback riding company
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Santorini Horse Riding
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The best Horseback riding company
Spend a day on the water snorkeling and swimming and seeing the caldera from a unique perspective
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Santorini Yachting Club
Nikolaou Nomikou
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Spend a day on the water snorkeling and swimming and seeing the caldera from a unique perspective
A fun way to explore the coast of the island!
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Santorini Sea Kayak
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A fun way to explore the coast of the island!