After enjoying several days in Athens, UltimateMama and her family flew directly to Santorini to experience a beautiful Greek island and it did not disappoint. A few tips for touring Santorini with kids:
– Figure out your transportation in advance. As of June 2018, UltimateMama heard there were less than 40 taxicabs on Santorini which means you will need to lock in a driver (we met a kind one at the airport–luckily) or rent a car (which UltimateMama did not do as Santorini doesn’t have many street signs or street lamps).
-Stay at the Santorini Palace Hotel in Firostefani if you have a family as it offers a great location only few meters away from the cliff of the Caldera and the panoramic view of the volcano. The pool was excellent, as was the location (a short 10 minute walk to the capital of Santorini, the village of Fira). Not to mention a full buffet breakfast was included with our booking which made mornings easy for all.
-Walk up the hill and grab a family photograph opportunity with one of Santorini’s most photographed chuches, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, in the background.
-Pamper your family members with some Garra Rufa fish spa therapy at Kissing Fish in Fira.
-Grab some gelato at Crema Latte Gelato in Fira.
-Spend the day at Perivolas Beach, a black sand beach with many amenities. UltimateMama and her family loved eating sushi under beach umbrellas at Sakura.
-Visit the prehistoric town and see the excavations at Akrotiri. UltimateMama had a guided tour that was extremely informative as we learned about the elaborate drainage system, beautiful artwork, and intricate jewelry of a settlement covered by a volcanic eruption (Thera).
-Explore a traditional village in Santorini. UltimateMama had a guided tour of Megalochori which had beautiful bell towers and mansions.
-Watch the sunset at Oia, one of the most beautiful places in Santorini.