Is driving in Santorini difficult?
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Is driving in Santorini difficult?
It’s entirely possible to visit Santorini for a few days without a car. Driving in Santorini is pretty straightforward (in the daytime), but it’s hair raising to share winding, cliffside roads with tour buses, pedestrians, ATVs, and the occasional donkey. There isn’t a traffic light on the entire island.
Is it worth getting a car in Santorini?
Santorini is home to breathtaking sunsets, blue-domed churches and quintessential Greek towns and villages and renting a car is one of the best ways to see as much as possible. We highly recommend renting a car in Santorini to have the freedom to explore at your own pace and discover everything the island had to offer.
Is it a good idea to rent a car in Santorini?
Renting a Car in Santorini Renting a car is a great way to see the whole island as not everywhere is well served by bus and Santorini taxis are in short supply. About half of the best things to do in Santorini are made easier by having a rental car.
Can you drive around Santorini in a day?
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!
How long does it take to drive around Santorini?
Santorini is a relatively small Greek island, and it is about 16km long and about 12km at its widest area. The total area is around 76.19 km². Driving from one end to the other takes around 40 minutes.
How many days is enough for 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 from Oia, the volcano and the amazing views, there are many things to see and do. But you can also do it in 24 hours and many day trips are proposed from other nearby islands.
What do I need to drive Santorini?
The Santorini Driving Rules
- If you are not European, you need your International Driving Permit.
- Driving is on the right side of the road.
- Urban speed limit is 50km/h but often less – check the signage.
- Minimum age to drive is 18, but often minimum age to rent is 21.
Which side of the road do you drive on in Santorini?
Driving side: Drive on the righthand side of the road as you would in the United States.