Getting Around

If you travel to Santorini alone, you may be able to hike around much of the island or take the bus to busier villages like Kamari, Oia, and Fira, Santorini.  However, if you have little ones with you, this might not be ideal. For a family vacation, renting a car is a must and it’s reasonably affordable.

Where to Stay & Santorini Family Hotels

While it might be tempting to stay in Oia or Fira, Santorini, as those tend to have the biggest tourist attractions, they’re also very crowded and could be overstimulating for kids. Instead, as a family, you might feel much more comfortable in a quieter village nearby the more bustling areas. If that’s the case, Firostefani, Santorini is the place for you. Hotels in Firostefani, Santorini are more affordable than hotels in Fira, Santorini and offer necessary tranquility that you may need after a full day of traveling with the whole family. Santorini family hotels like the friendly, family-owned Afrodete Hotel can be found in Firostefani and offers excellent accommodations for the whole family.

Activities for the Family

The first thing that comes to mind when taking a family vacation to Santorini is, of course, a day at the beach. Santorini has a variety of beautiful beaches. One favorite for families is Monolithos Beach. It’s characterized by interesting rock formations, the result of erosion over the years, that kids love to explore. There are several shallow places perfect for swimming. Black beaches like Kamari and Perissa are well-organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, and volleyball courts for older kids to enjoy, as well as cool refreshing water for the whole family. Red Beach is more difficult to access, but will provide a one-of-a-kind sight that the kids will never forget.