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Matera to Santorini

Updated: March 14, 2024 12:40 AM
Santorini

Matera to Santorini

Language

  • Matera: Italian
  • Santorini: Greek

Currency

  • Matera: Euro (€)
  • Santorini: Euro (€)

Distance

  • Approximately 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers)

How to Reach

  • By plane: There are no direct flights from Matera to Santorini. You can fly from Bari (BRI) or Naples (NAP) to Santorini (JTR) with a stopover in Athens (ATH).
  • By ferry: There are no direct ferries from Matera to Santorini. You can take a ferry from Bari to Piraeus (the port of Athens) and then take another ferry from Piraeus to Santorini.

Expenses

  • Flights: Round-trip flights from Matera to Santorini start at around €200.
  • Ferries: Round-trip ferry tickets from Bari to Piraeus start at around €50. Round-trip ferry tickets from Piraeus to Santorini start at around €100.
  • Accommodation: A night in a budget hotel in Santorini starts at around €30. A night in a mid-range hotel in Santorini starts at around €60. A night in a luxury hotel in Santorini starts at around €150.
  • Food: A meal in a budget restaurant in Santorini starts at around €10. A meal in a mid-range restaurant in Santorini starts at around €20. A meal in a luxury restaurant in Santorini starts at around €50.

Best time to go

  • The best time to visit Santorini is during the shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) when the weather is mild and there are fewer tourists.

What to Eat

  • Fava beans: A traditional Greek dish made from yellow split peas.
  • Saganaki: Fried cheese.
  • Souvlaki: Grilled meat skewers.
  • Baklava: A sweet pastry made from filo dough, nuts, and honey.

Where to Go

  • Fira: The capital of Santorini, known for its stunning views of the caldera.
  • Oia: A picturesque village with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches.
  • Akrotiri: An ancient Minoan settlement that was buried by a volcanic eruption.
  • Red Beach: A beach with red sand and volcanic cliffs.

FAQ

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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