Santorini

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Things to do in Santorini:

View the Gallery Oia village by night

Santorini Restaurants

Cheap (6)

Caf� NRG

Ideal if you're out partying in Fira town, head to this back-street cr�perie where you can fill up on sweet and savoury cr�pes or tortillas. read more
Affordable (6)

Petros Fish Tavern

In business since 1950, this popular, homely taverna serves up the fresh daily catch, alongside simply cooked dishes like stuffed peppers, seafood spaghetti and pork souvlaki. read more
Good quality (6)

Kandouni

Stars like Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon have dropped into this elegant former sea captain's house, which serves mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes such as baked lamb with potatoes and halloumi,... read more

Santorini Nightlife

Chilled (7)

Dorians

A great antidote to Perissa's noisier beach-bar neighbours, this friendly, palm-shaded spot offers well-priced cocktails, beers and a relaxed garden setting. read more
Live Music (6)

Feast of Agios Averkios

Head to the village of Emporio on 22 October to join the feast celebrating Agios Averkios, the patron saint of wine. Expect traditional music, dancing and plenty of drinking! read more
Clubbing (6)

Tango

This stylish nightspot has a great chilled vibe, playing the latest dance tunes and boasting an enviable position overlooking the caldera. Flop down on one of the sofas on the terrace or just hit... read more

This Month in Santorini (October):

By James Williams

Shopping: Run out of reading material? Then drop into Atlantis Books, a gem of a bookstore in Oia, stocking titles in English and several European languages. It also hosts poetry readings and literary events (Opposite Old Town Hall, Oia. Tel. 22860 72346. www.atlantisbooks.org).

Sightseeing: Climb the small footpath to the rocky promontory of Skaros - all that remains of a once mighty Venetian fortress. Enjoy the fantastic views and watch the ships drifting by in the bay far below. It's on the coast path to Immerovigli.

Key areas: Pay a visit to Santo Wines, a winery that hosts tastings of its Nykteri, Assyrtico and Vinsanto varieties, and also produces sun-dried tomatoes, fava beans and delicious capers (Pyrgos. Tel. 22860 22596. www.santowines.gr).

Day trips: Hop on board one of the many cruises across the caldera to the uninhabited, volcanic Kameni islets. Once there, enjoy a dip in the hot springs and try a therapeutic mud bath.

Santorini Trivia

October: The island's oldest name is Strongili (The Round One), dating back to 1,500BC. Today, it is known as Thira and also Santorini after St Irene, its patron saint.
September: Santorini is part of the Cyclades islands. The name refers to the circle they form around the sacred island of Delos, the birthplace of Apollo, son of Zeus.
August: Santorini's volcanic soil once formed a major part of the island's economy. It was even used as insulation for the Suez Canal, built in the mid-19th century.