Santorini is the cover girl of the Greek islands, a head-turner whose face is quickly recognisable all over the world: multicoloured cliffs rise from a sea-drowned caldera, covered by drifts of whitewashed buildings. With its online reputation for stunning scenic views, enchanting sundowns and also volcanic-sand beaches, it's barely unusual the island features on numerous tourists' container checklists. There's no denying the originality of this location or its substantial allure-- Santorini hosts 1.5 million tourists each year. Here's all you have to recognize if you're planning to join that group.

When to visit Santorini