Sensational Santorini: How to avoid the Summer Crowds!
We love Santorini, with its picturesque whitewashed homes and beautiful blue domes. But there is just one problem. So does everybody else! Santorini in the summer is like being part of a massive parade. Our friend Peter said that with Santorini, a picture is worth a thousand words, so here is 1000 words worth. Photo courtesy of Earth Trekkers YIKES!!!!!!! It seems that there is no way to get off the "giant cruise ship" that is Santorini...or is there? We just returned from a second trip to the famed crescent island, and managed to find seclusion in the midst of the tourist insanity. Here is a summary of my tips for a perfect, away from the crowds Santorini adventure, so read on! Eight Things to do in Santorini to avoid the crowds 1. Travel to Santorini in April/May, or after Mid-September 2. Avoid cruise ships (sorry cruise ships!) and organized tours 3. Stay outside of Oia or Fira, or at least on the edges of the two main vi...