Updated October 2026
For a first date in Santorini, try Skaros Rock, Three Bells of Fira, or Pelican Kipos. Weekday evenings are calmer; on Friday and Saturday, book ahead where you can.
Santorini is made for dates, and the best ones are often simple: a walk along the caldera edge, a glass of local wine and dinner in a village taverna. You do not need the most expensive sunset terrace to have a great evening.
Here are ten real places for different budgets, from free viewpoints to wineries and a garden cinema, plus two unusual ideas at the end. Wineries, museums and village tavernas are the best choices outside the summer.
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Hike and viewpointImerovigli€All ages
A rocky headland below Imerovigli where a medieval castle once stood, reached by a path with views over the whole caldera. A free, memorable short hike, best in the late afternoon outside the summer heat.
Skaros, Imerovigli, 847 00 Santorini · Walk-in
ViewpointFirostefani€All ages
The blue-domed church with three bells above the caldera, one of the most photographed views on the island. A free stop on the cliff path between Fira and Firostefani.
Firostefani, 847 00 Santorini · Walk-in
Café and wine restaurantFira€€All ages
A café and wine restaurant with a garden in Fira, with wine tastings and a long wine list. A relaxed, well-rated choice for a first date in town.
Fira, 847 00 Santorini · Takes bookings
TavernaExo Gonia€€All ages
A much-loved taverna in the village of Exo Gonia, away from the caldera crowds, with traditional cooking and a courtyard. Book by phone; it is a warm, unpretentious dinner date.
Exo Gonia, 847 00 Santorini · Takes bookings
MuseumFira€All ages
The museum of the Bronze Age town of Akrotiri, with wall paintings and objects from before the great eruption. A calm, fascinating hour together, and a good plan on a windy day.
Fira, 847 00 Santorini · Walk-in
Restaurant, garden bar and cinemaFirostefani€€All ages
A café, restaurant and garden cocktail bar in Firostefani that also shows films, so you can combine dinner and a movie with a view. A playful date that is not just another sunset terrace.
Firostefani, 847 00 Santorini · Takes bookings
Wine museum and wineryVothonas€€All ages
A wine museum in a cave about the island's winemaking history, followed by a tasting. One of the best rated sights on the island and a good indoor date in any season.
Vothonas, 847 00 Santorini · Takes bookings
Café and barPyrgos€€All ages
A café and bar in the hill village of Pyrgos with wide views over the island, a quieter place to watch the sunset than Oia. Combine it with a walk through Pyrgos's lanes.
Road from Pyrgos to Profitis Ilias, Pyrgos Kallistis, 847 00 Santorini · Walk-in
WineryExo Gonia, by the sea€€30s and 40+
A winery by the sea near Kamari, with tastings close to the water. A relaxed afternoon date for wine lovers.
Exo Gonia, Perivolia, 847 00 Santorini · Takes bookings
Open-air cinemaKamari€All ages
A garden cinema under the stars in Kamari, one of the island's most popular summer evenings out. It runs from May to the end of the summer and reopens in May 2027.
Kamari, 847 00 Santorini · Walk-in
Unusual places worth a special trip when you want a date nobody forgets.
Archaeological siteMesa Vouno, above Kamari€All ages
The ruins of the ancient city on a mountain ridge above Kamari and Perissa, with views over both beaches. The walk up is part of the experience; go in the morning and bring water.
Mesa Vouno, Kamari, 847 00 Santorini · Walk-in
VolcanoCaldera (boats from Fira Old Port)€€All ages
The young volcanic island in the middle of the caldera, where you can walk up to the craters. Reached by boat trips from the Old Port of Fira, mostly in season.
Nea Kameni, caldera, 847 00 Santorini · Takes bookings
Popular places to meet people in Santorini include PK Cocktail Bar (cocktail bar), Tropical Bar (bar), and 2 Brothers Bar (bar). All of them are easy to visit alone or with friends.
Pick an indoor spot such as Pelican Kipos or Metaxi Mas. Both work well for a first date in any weather.
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Checked October 2026. Opening hours and prices change, so call or check the website before you go.
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