I know that Santorini is a tourist island, but would appreciate any restaurants that actually have good authentic food and aren’t just putting out slop for the orcs coming from overseas 😅
Sorry for the dumb question but how’s the weather right now? Forecast says 66-70 every day while we’re there next week. Does it feel nice or chilly? Not sure if island/Mediterranean weather differs. Just wondering if I should be packing jeans and sweatshirts during the day. Thanks!
I am really scared of car renting companies based on my bad experiences previously. I try to be as cautios as possible. Also I cannot afford to lose any “extra” money for risks which I could avoid. Please please help me.
Is it normal that you have to pay 300€ deposit when you want to rent a car for a week?
After a long searching for the best and safest company, I found Car4you. But I read some bad views about that they do not give the deposit back.
Also, did you heard anything bad about this company? (Of course I will pay for the FDW.)
Your help is appreciated.
Now that travel is picking up again…this needs to be heard again…
Donkey Abuse - DO NOT RIDE THEM!
I know there are going to be upset people saying there she goes again, but until things change...I will continue to voice this as it needs to be said/heard. The only way to make an impact and change something as big as this is to be persistent and continue to spread the word. So please help pass along my story as well as the stories from the others who have shared theirs on my threads...Thank YOU from the bottom of my heart.
I typically do not take the time to reach out to make my feedback known, but this one has scarred me to the point where I cannot disregard it. It was absolutely horrific to witness how the donkeys have been used (and abused) in Santorini. I went to dinner at the Fish Tavern in Ammoudi Bay in July, and I sat in shock as I watched the donkeys in the scorching heat go up and down every few minutes without a break/without water/without food. It was incredibly heartbreaking to see as the donkeys were being whipped in the face despite their utter exhaustion. The next day I saw the same thing happening on repeat, so I took a minute to stop and pet the donkeys. I asked if they get breaks/food and water, and the man pretended he didn't speak English (when I previously heard him speak English). You could literally feel the desperation and fear by just looking at the donkey's faces. Witnessing this treatment ruined our honeymoon as it was unbearable to put on a smile and pretend that I did not see what I did. I will not go back to Santorini because of this, and I will be sharing this experience with my entire network of friends/family and beyond. This needs to be stopped as it is beyond cruel to the animals. Giving them back-breaking work in extreme heat and working them to exhaustion is unacceptable. I was told that when it is off season the donkeys are then used to carry debris up and down the cliffs- so there is no end for them, which is gut-wrenching to even hear about. I hope this resonates with you and you all do not ride the donkeys to play into this abuse. The animals have no voice, and everyone I talked to there agreed with me on how horrible this situation is, but they say there isn't anything that can be done. I will share my experience to no end until actions are taken. Voice this to as many people as you can, share this experience and demand change with me. Unbelievably cruel to these animals.
There are so many tourists who I witnessed who are blind (or act blind) to all of this and just ride up the donkeys, laughing, taking pictures, waving as if they are a king/queen, all while ignoring the fact of what is actually happening...supporting this business = this will never end. So STOP riding the donkeys and PLEASE help spread the word. From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate you reading this and for any and all help that you all can give to this case.
Hello, currently in Oia and have a free day ans wondering how to reach Imerovigli. I know that the bus goes to Fira each half an hour so take the bus till Fira and another bus from there to Imerovigli?
Hi everyone, planning to visit end of August and we are island hopping but will be in Santorini 3 nights. Debating between Akra suites and Ciclon suites. We are trying to stay on lower end budget but want a plunge pool. Does anyone recommend one over the other? How easy is it to go visit the domes and proximity to other things. Thanks
Hi am looking for recs for toddler friendly hotels in santorini, kids club would be amazing, would also love a great view, caldera would be a plus but i am not sure that is realistic with a three year old. thanks.
So che auto è molto difficile parcheggiare, i bus sono pieni. Cosa mi conviene? (Chiaramente nel caso fosse meglio bus alloggerei a fira dove ci sono i capolinea dei bus).
This post got removed by the mods, and I’m not sure why so posting again…
Does anyone have experience they could share about hiking the Fira-Oia trail and taking catamaran cruise during very windy conditions? The day I have reserved for cruise next Sunday looks to be pretty rough and windy (25+mph, gusting to 40). Will the boat captain take us to more protected places? Will the water be too churned up for snorkeling? My wife has a tendency to get seasick so she’ll definitely take a Dramamine either way.
Also, would it be actually dangerous to hike the caldera path if the wind is that strong?
The temperature looks to be around 65 degrees so not concerned about it being too hot at least!
Thanks for any advice!