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Skip the crowds and catch the island at its most serene. Here is how to plan the perfect shoulder-season escape.
Everyone pictures Santorini in peak July — packed alleys, long waits, and prices to match. But visit in late spring or early fall and you get the same impossible blues with a fraction of the crowds.
The light is softer, the caldera boat tours are calmer, and the local tavernas have time to actually chat with you. You will feel like the island is yours.
Pack layers — evenings can be breezy — and book your cliffside dinners in advance. Even off-season, the best sunset tables go fast.
