Honeymoon packages on Santorini

Santorini is one of the leading honeymoon destinations in Greece, offering romance, sophistication, beauty and culture in equal amounts. We at The Co-operative Travel recommend our honeymoon packages in Santorini to any couple looking for a unique and unforgettable experience.

When it comes to unique weddings abroad, packages in Santorini must rate among the highest. Couples can exchange their vows on the rim of the extinct volcano, before holidaying at an exclusive resort.  When it erupted in 1630 BC, destroying the Minoan civilisation of Crete, the volcano was said to resemble the entrance to Hades. 

Instead, it collapsed and flooded to form a volcanic caldera; a beautiful seawater lagoon that is a sheltered natural harbour for shipping – and a honeymoon paradise for lovers. A romantic myth is that the island is the site of the lost City of Atlantis, and certainly a lot of interesting relics have been dredged up from the crater floor.

A totally different Greek experience

Honeymoon packages in Greece have long been popular with budget-conscious brides and grooms, but few match Santorini for style over value. Actually two islands, formed from the rim of the volcano, it’s the larger of the two - Thera - that is thought of as the “real” Santorini.

Considered one of the more upmarket islands, a honeymoon package in Santorini offers opulent pampering in luxurious, scenically located surroundings. Hotels are sympathetically designed to blend in with the stunning backdrop of whitewashed villages, domed churches and monasteries. 

The island boasts a number of stylish bars, cafes and boutiques,  and if you tire of these you can sunbathe or swim on warm beaches of coloured volcanic sand.

The best honeymoon locations in Santorini

The most popular beaches are those on the east coast, or outer rim. Here, you will find long, curving beaches of coloured, volcanic sand, watersports and the eclectic nightlife of Perissa.

For a more discreet honeymoon experience, book a hotel on the sheltered west coast. Fira, the ancient capital, is the most popular honeymoon destination on the island, with cultural sites, magnificent views, superb sunsets and easy access to the east coast beaches.  A cable-car ferries you down to the western beaches of the crater itself.

Cultured and sophisticated, but never over-priced, Santorini is one of the top honeymoon locations in Greece. Enjoying Mediterranean warmth throughout the year, it is the perfect honeymoon destination whether your wedding is in the spring, summer or fall. We at The Co-operative Travel recommend this dramatic, enchanting island to newlyweds of all ages.