Is it easy to drive a car in Santorini?

Is it difficult to drive in Santorini?

Is it difficult? A lot of people are reluctant about driving in Santorini

, thinking it might not be safe. There is no need to worry, it is not that difficult.

What is the best way to get around Santorini?

The best way to get around Santorini

is on foot or by bus. You’ll see that it’s easy to walk around the tiny seaside towns, but the bus is best to get from one town to another. There are KTEL bus routes from Fira

(the capital city) to many different destinations around the main island.

Where should I stay in Santorini without a car?

If you are looking for the best places to stay without a car, look into Oia, Fira, and Perissa. These towns offers decent bus and public transport service, so it is, in fact, quite convenient to stay on the island without a car.

Do you need an international driver’s license in Santorini?

Yes . An international driving permit, together with your country’s license, is required by local authorities in order to be able to drive in Greece.

How long does it take to drive around Santorini?

Having a car is also giving you the opportunity to go to some places that the buses don’t go. Santorini is a relatively small island so you won’t have to worry about driving hundreds of kilometres every day. The longest drive you would probably do is about 20 kilometres for about 30-35 mins…and that’s it!

What side of the road do you drive on in Santorini?

Driving in Santorini

is on the right-hand side of the road similar to most of Europe and the USA. We recommend purchasing a SIM card with data when you arrive in Greece. Having mobile data, are invaluable for navigating in the rental car. It also meant that you could research places to visit when we were on the road.

Is Santorini a walkable island?

The obvious prime activity on Santorini

is to walk the caldera edge and admire the views. Walks in and around Fira are spectacular, particularly heading north to Firostefani and Imerovigli along the caldera-edge pathway.

How many days do you need in Santorini?

We recommend 3 to 5 days in Santorini

in order to visit as many places as possible. Santorini is a very interesting island and except for Oia, the volcano and the amazing views, there are many things to xplore. But you can also do it in 24 hours and many day trips are proposed from other nearby islands.

Do you tip in Greece?

In Greece, just like being polite to your server, tipping is a gesture of appreciation. It is also considered praise. You are expected to tip when service has been good. You are expected to pay a bigger tip when service has been exceptional or especially pleasing to you.

Can you drink tap water in Santorini?

Needless to say, bottled water is a popular product on Santorini

! We recommend that you always use bottled water for drinking. Washing up and brushing your teeth can be safely done using tap water throughout the island.

Do you flush toilet paper in Greece?

Can you flush toilet paper in Greece? Don’t. Greek plumbing often consists of dated, narrow pipes which will easily clog if you flush toilet paper down them (and definitely clog if you flush anything else like tampons or baby wipes).

Can you drink tap water in Greece?

Yes, you can drink tap water in Greece – it is not unsafe.

How much do you tip waiters in Greece?

Tipping in Greece 2022 – Do you tip in Greece and how much. When it comes to tipping in Greece, it is customary to tip between 10% or 15% of the bill, or to round it up. This Greece tipping guide explains the tipping culture for restaurants, taxi drivers, tour guides and many other services in Greece.

Can you brush your teeth with water in Greece?

Brushing your teeth with tap water in Greece is absolutely fine. However, if you want to be 100% certain that the water you are using is ok, use bottled water instead.

What island is Mamma Mia filmed on?

The location in question, known as Kalokairi in the film, was the Greek island of Skopelos. One of the Sporades, it sits pretty off the eastern shore of the mainland and was largely known for its abundance of plums until, in summer 2007, Hollywood arrived.

Should I go to Mykonos or Santorini first?

Mykonos is better to be your first vacation and then Santorini

. Mykonos has better beaches than Santorini (try Psarou and Elia beaches). Also, the nightlife is far better in Mykonos. The island is more crowded than Santorini and the average age in Mykonos is lower.