Santorini holidays

Charming, romantic, and with a chilled-out pace of life that invites you to just slow down and relax, Santorini is one of the most popular of all the Greek islands. Its sugar-cube buildings cling to the cliff edges, and the cobbled streets wind up and down from the shoreline and harbours to the lush green olive groves above. It’s said to be one of the best places in the world to see a truly breath-taking sunset, and with luxury accommodation, great cultural sites, and award-winning restaurants to explore, it’s one of our top romantic getaways for couples. Families are welcome in Santorini too, with beaches that are both spotlessly clean and dusted with unusual black and red volcanic sand. The waters are crystal clear, so expect diving and water sports to be part of your package holiday to Santorini. With Qatar Airways Holidays, you get the chance to discover this beautiful island for yourself, where you can explore tiny villages and inlets before heading back to your exclusive accommodation for an evening of music and dancing.

• Explore the ruins of Ancient Thira, an atmospheric and remarkably well-preserved ruined city that dates back to the 9th century BC. Wander around temples, a market square and theatre, or simply sit and watch the sunset as it turns the ancient stones into a rainbow of different colours.
• The best location to see the sunset is Ia (also known as Oia), where you’ll get the longest view of the spectacular colours against the backdrop of the ocean.
• Take a boat excursion and go island hopping to nearby Thirassia and the volcanic island of Nea Kameni, where you can see the hot springs.
• Visit the Faros lighthouse, a great spot for photographers. While you cannot go into the lighthouse itself, the surrounding area is tranquil and crowd-free, especially in the busy summer months.
• Relax on the Red Beach and go snorkelling in the clear, shallow waters. For some crowd-free relaxation, Pori beach on the east of the island may be challenging to get to, but the glorious isolation and lack of crowds makes it worth the effort.