This place is fantastic - the location just under the mountain is gorgeous. You are 5 minutes walk from a supermarket (where you can get a litre and a half of wine from the back of the shop for less than 3 euros :-))

The car was a huge asset although as expected it was pretty much an old banger with over 60k on the clock so I didn't bother with the additional 140 euros insurance as it cant be worth more than 50 !! It sounded like the engine was about to fall out but regardless it got us about the island. We called it 'The Beast' :-)

We had apartment 5, ground floor in the corner, everything is clean and breakfast comes in the morning. Nice outdoor terrace and easy access to the pool.

In addition to the obvious stuff like Fira (V Busy and expensive) Oia (stunning and expensive) we'd recommend the following.

- boat trip for 40 euros each is a bargain - food and as much wine as you can drink, amazing view of the sunset. They can organise this in the office

- The Venetian Tower in Akrotiri (http://www.laponta.gr/) the place is lovely and restored by a great couple who make musical instruments and give concerts. great view from the terrace.

- Feggera - An amazing restaurant in Megolachori just down the road - Just go there !! (http://www.feggera.gr/en/)

- Sunset from Akrotiri lighthouse

- Franco's Bar in Pyrgos - amazing view of the sunset from here in a beautiful village

- Cape Columbo beach near Oia - very quiet and totally unspoiled

- Eros beach near Vlychada an amazing road down to it and the most fantastic bar waiting for you on the beach.

- Vlychada beach - stunning rock formations. Walk along for a bit past the loungers and it gets much quieter

- Drive up the road to the ancient city of Thira (on the mountain above the apartment - you can also walk up if you like from the apartment) the road goes from Kamari and views from the top are stunning as are the ancient ruins.

Santorini is a stunning island and well worth visiting with nothing a let down or over touristy ... its managed to stay a bit more upmarket. The airport could do with some work as this was just total chaos so give yourself time and expect to leave late. But its an amazing place to visit