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Order seafood by the beach
Just behind the beach, there’s a parade of Greek tavernas and swanky restaurants where you’ll get first-class food and warm hospitality. Begin with a meze – a selection of stuffed vine leaves, tzatziki and calamari – before moving on to a main like a mixed fish grill or lobster. Many places also throw in Greek dancing.The cocktails flow all night at this beachfront bar. No matter your drink of choice – Champagne with strawberries, a frozen daiquiri, or a fruity alcoholic juice accessorised with pineapple leaves – this place has it covered.
Read MoreFounded in 1836, the Canava Roussos Winery is the oldest in Santorini. During a tour of this place, you’ll get to taste dry white wines like Nikteri, rosés like Rivari, and sweet wines like Mavrathiro. You’ll also get the inside information on the closely-guarded wine-making methods used to produce the tipple.
Read MoreAlso known as Black Beach, this is one of Santorini’s most popular seaside stretches. Its volcanic sands and pebbles roll out for over 2 kilometres, and lay claim to a prestigious Blue Flag. You can kickstart your tan on one of the sunloungers – some will get you free Wi-Fi and waiter service, too. And if you need to cool off, a dip in the clear waters of the Aegean should set you straight.
Read MoreIf you’re looking to fill your suitcase with authentic handicrafts made on the island, pay a visit to the little stores lining the seafront parade. Fine ceramics and embroidered bed linen are just some of the local items you’ll find on sale here. If your budget can stretch to it, you might want to take home some 22-carat jewellery, too.
Read MoreDressed in the traditional Greek colours of blue and white, this restaurant looks out over the dark sands of Kamari Beach. The pasta here is made fresh daily, so whether you order the 4-cheese gnocchi or the tagliatelle with mussels, you’re on to a winner. And the seafood is new from the net each morning.
Read MoreKamari manages to strike up quite a diverse nightlife that’s always lively, but rarely loud. You’ve got seafront cafés that become trendy DJ bars and live music venues once the sun goes down. But there’s also an open-air cinema on the outskirts of town. You can sit in the director’s chairs and watch the latest releases from 9.30pm every day. Afterwards, hang around for a drink in the leafy garden.
Read MoreThis festival takes place around the Panagia Mirtidiotissa church, just outside Kamari. Locals get together to cook traditional food and drink locally-produced wine, and tourists are welcomed like family.
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