Santorini is filled with charming shops lining its colourful, cobbled streets. You can buy everything from opulently painted ceramics to souvenirs, jewellery, and even high fashion. Fira is the centre of shopping on the island – not to mention its capital – with Odos Ipapantis the street to go to in search of Santorini’s renowned gold jewellery. The quaint village of Oia also plays host to numerous little boutique stores and local galleries – don’t miss the much-loved Atlantis Books.

Situated in a Santorinian mansion, Design Hotels’ Istoria has everything you could imagine for a magical stay. Most of the 12 suites have their own private pools, and the hotel restaurant is headed by former Noma chef, Alexandros Tsiotinis with food inspired by Santorini’s history and culinary customs – expect plenty of ultra-fresh seafood. Book your stay online.

Swimming in the Aegean Sea, overlooked by the stunning natural landscape and celebrated architecture of Santorini is an experience you won’t forget in a hurry. Look out for the volcanic hot springs in the caldera. Fancy getting deeper? There are loads of scuba diving outlets on the island. Santorini Dive Centre has a solid reputation, offering everything from the PADI Open Water Diver Course to night dives – you can book your tickets here.

The Museum of Prehistoric Thira is a must-do when visiting Santorini. Not only are the collections mind-blowing (think ornate, 4000-year old vases – that sort of thing), but it’s also a nice way to escape the heat – not to mention the crowds – in the middle of the day. Plan your visit here.

Situated within a volcanic caldera, Santorini has suffered many earthquakes. The ‘Minoan Eruption’ in 1600 BC was one of the biggest earthquakes known to man and has formed the dramatic landscape found here today. Do the famed Fira-to-Oia hike to see it for yourself – you skirt the caldera cliff en-route. For a guided tour at sunset, check out these guys.

Did you know that Santorini has been designated its own AOC domaine? That means the wine is really (really) good. Make time for sunset drinks at Venetsanos Winery, designed in 1947 as the first industrial winery in Santorini. It was established at a time when electricity was scarce and the heavy work is done by gravity (talk about carbon-neutral). Plus, drinking a cool glass of rosé on the terrace as the sun sets over the Aegean – well, it’s the stuff of fantasy, isn’t it? More details here.