Hotels near Santorini International Airport - JTR, Fira

Firostefani is close enough to Fira that you can't tell the difference really. Santorini in general is very touristy even in October. Too many tourists! Very much a tourist trap. Worth seeing the crazy cliff side architecture of Fira and Oia on a short stay but not really somewhere I will return to, but other people love it. Do the hike from Fira to Oia (lots of ups and downs though) for amazing views of the volcanic crater that created Santorini. Stay here or anywhere close to Fira though since all the very inexpensive Metro buses terminate in Fira and the island is tiny so you can do easy trips from the bus terminal to all parts of the island and there is really no need to rent a car.

Quiet, but most things very close by. Perfect small restaurants a few minutes walk, very affordable and food amazing. Minimarket also close by. Lots of smaller restaurants at the bottom of the hill. Views were breathtaking

This is a very special old house from the nineteen century which has been renovated with tremendous taste and respect for the original structure by Anna. The house features a very special cupole-cross-like structure to better resist to earthquakes. The ceiling in the middle of the bedroom is probably more than 4 meters high... The village Mesa Goniá still preserves some of the original atmosphere. With a 15 minutes walk from the house, mostly between vineyards, you can visit the magnificent Panagia Episcopi a beautiful small church dating back to the XI century. Anna drove us to a breakfast place nearby. The night before she insisted to drive us to the nearby restaurant (we eventually decided to walk)... She has been incredibly kind to us and all three of us found chatting with her very stimulating

Pyrgos is a lovely traditional Greek village with very friendly locals. It gets busy at certain times when the cruise tours visit. A steep walk up to the castle & church is worth it for the amazing views. The little supermarket sells most things you would need. We ate at Mythos Grill in the village, lovely food at a reasonable price and good sized portions

the views - night and day were great, The people are really friendly and the food.... fantastic! the protion sizes are huge, they really like to feed you! good quality food too. Favourite restaurants Nouassa No Name Bechemal Easy to get around Santorini - use the local buses from the main bus station. There is a bus timetable for all of the services. the signage on the buses isn't always clear, but you just ask the bus driver or ticket conductors. You will need change for the buses - most journeys are 2 euros. they only take cash. You will do alot of walking - comfy shoes are a must and there are alot of steps too.....this may impact anyone with joint issues. Akrotiri - great place to visit - you can also take a boat ride around to red beach. Local homemade lemonade is the best - served in quite a few cafes Mythos beer is a good beer Thira and Oia get quite busy when the cruise ships dock.

Hire a Car if You would like to visit the rest of Santorini... Taxis are expensive and You need to negotiate prices or You will be ripped off...no Bus to Vourvoulos but easy to park your Hire Car. Great Village Location!