It already takes an eternity and a lot of cursing to navigate the crowded streets and stairs of Oia in the middle of the day at the height of summer-add a giant suitcase and you’re just asking for a bad introduction to the village. If you’re staying in Oia, don’t bring a rolling suitcase unless you’ve booked a hotel on the edge of town. Avoid traveling with a big rolling suitcase. To be honest, you can also skip Fira altogether. Visit Fira and Oia early in the morning.īe sure to avoid the sunset hour in Fira-especially in the summer. The months bookending the summer season (particularly May and September) are the best times to visit: you’ll get milder weather and fewer crowds. © Ionut David | Avoid visiting in summer, especially July and August. Here are a few tips to help you avoid crowds in Santorini: Explore Santorini early in the morning for views like this, without the crowds. The endless throngs of people means zero privacy along the caldera you’re often looking at something through someone else’s camera. Construction has continued at a neck-breaking speed, and in many areas convenience has trumped quality. In many ways, Santorini is a victim of its own success.
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