Cale and Jena

I know travel can feel overwhelming, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cale or I with any questions pertaining to travel. We are happy to assist you with finding the best priced flights, where to book accommodations or general questions. 

1. August is high season in Santorini, therefore we suggest making arrangements as soon as possible for the best rates and availability.

2. It will be very hot in August, dress accordingly and bring your swimsuits!

3. Keep in mind it will be crowded and the hotels with caldera views may require walking up several stairs with no transportation access.

4. All the hotels below are no more than 15 minutes away from the wedding venues and have been suggested by the wedding planner.

5. Depending where your flying from it may also be easier to fly into Athens first then into Santorini. The airport name for Santorini is Thira.

Santorini Airport (JTR)
There is an international airport on Santorini offering direct flights from Sydney, Los Angeles and other main hubs. These flights are less frequent then flights to Athens.

Athens Airport (ATH)
There are regular and inexpensive flights from Athens to Santorini. 

Ferry Services
There are also regular ferry services from neighboring islands (i.e. Ios, Crete, Paros, Naxos...the list goes on). If you were planning on making more of a holiday out of our wedding then you might want to consider combining Santorini with another Greek Island.

Below you will find a summary of some of the major areas to stay and visit while in Santorini. However, there are two generally more popular areas above the others, Fira and Oia. Both are on the caldera/cliff side of the island where you'll find all of the white-washed houses and blue domes. 

Fira is the capital of Santorini and the island's liveliest spot 'where all the action takes place'. We've chosen to stay in Fira during the wedding week as it's kind of the main central spot for places to eat, drink, where nightlife, shopping and fun things to do are, along with the stunning white-washed houses and blue dome views. It also has transportation hubs (cabs, busses, quads, car rentals) right in the middle of everything - making it easier for group gatherings. Fira is less pricey compared to Oia and still carries amazing sunset views.

Oia is known for its breathtaking sunrises & sunsets - but comes at a higher price than Fira. It not only hosts cave houses dug into volcanic rock on the cliffside, but is also luxurious, has romantic restaurants and high-end shopping. Transportation is available here and is about 20-25min drive from Fira.

In between Fira & Oia is Imerovigli, an area less expensive to stay but a lot quieter, as restaurants are fewer and farther between. If you're renting a car or keen to walk loads it's a good option however, as it's sunset views are very good.

On the opposite side of the island (far from the wedding location & Fira) are Kamari and Perissa, areas that have red/white/black sand beaches and are all quite lovely. They don't have the 'typical Santorini' cliffside views but are often less expensive

CSky Hotel Santorini - 2min drive to venue

San Antonio Hotel - 2min drive to venue

Finikia memories Hotel - 6min drive to venue

Amber Light Villa Santorini - 7min drive to venue

Aurora Santorini Hotel - 7min drive to venue

Airbnb - Varies

There is a plethora of accommodation options in Santorini. You will be spoilt for choice, as you will see from platforms like booking.com, AirBNB etc.

We recommend staying in the northern part of the island. Of the three main villages, Oia, Fira and Imerovigli, we would prefer to stay in Imerovigli. Oia is beautiful and worth a visit but very busy, and extremely hard to get in and out of! 

Our venue is located halfway between Imerovigli and Oia in a rural setting. There is a lovely hotel called San Antonio , and another called CSky on the other side. Imeroviogli village is only 5-minute drive away, where there are restaurants, amenities and far more accommodation options to suit all budgets.

If you are specifically looking for child friendly options, we have been recommended Athiri Santorini Family Friendly Hotel and Aghios Artemios Traditional Houses.

Note that there is an enormous price difference between properties with a "Caldera view" and "Aegean view" although there are sea views everywhere.

I had an idea to try to alleviate some of the cost of the accommodations by finding large airbnbs that can allow people to have their own space to rest their head at night, while offering picturesque views and close to everything. If you are interested in this option, please reach out to me so I can coordinate.