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Rhodes vs Santorini
Which Greek island should you actually pick?
Pick Rhodes for
culture, beaches, family, value for money
Pick Santorini for
a romantic trip, food, nature
At a glance
| Rhodes | Santorini | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Dodecanese | Cyclades |
| Cost | €€€ | €€€ |
| Crowds in August | Busy in peak | Busy in peak |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Getting there from Athens | Flight or ferry | Flight or ferry |
Scored side by side
| Rhodes | Santorini | |
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Rhodes
The catch
Faliraki and the resort strip is pure package-holiday territory. The medieval town gets very busy midday with cruise passengers.
Hidden gem
The abandoned village of Eleousa in the interior — Mussolini-era ruins reclaimed by pine forest.
Santorini
The catch
Extremely expensive and overwhelmingly crowded from June to August. Cruise ships dump thousands of day-trippers into Oia daily.
Hidden gem
Skip Oia at sunset and watch it from a wine tasting at Santo Wines instead — same caldera view, glass in hand, half the elbows.
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