Santorini is just one of the many Cyclades Islands in Greece that literally has everything I want on an island.  Hidden and blue domed churches, stunning sunsets, abundant antiquities, beautiful beaches, volcanoes rising out of the Aegean Sea, cave houses, and whitewashed stone buildings that dot the landscape.

I want to share some of the very best spots to take photos in Santorini.

1. THREE DOMED CHURCH

The iconic three domes are one of the most well-known landmarks of Oia and naturally, this spot is also one of the most instagrammable places in Santorini

If you turn around from Aspaki Suites, you’ll find the famous view of the three-domed church. This is a must for Santorini Instagram Spots post. You can get a closer look, but you’ll be passing the private property. I opted just to get a quick photo with an eager line waiting for me to finish.

2. Imerovigli Blue Dome Church (Anastasi Church)

Possibly one of the most instagrammable places in Santorini is the blue dome church in Imerovigli. The way the city is laid out, you can get a beautiful close-up photo with this gorgeous church from the street above and you are also able to capture the flowering bougainvillea tree. Because Imerovigli is not as popular as Oia, you should be able to have this incredible Instagram spot all to yourself regardless of the time of day you are here. It’s totally iconic and one of the best views in Santorini.
The best time to take photos really depends on what lighting you prefer. The church will be beautifully lit in the morning light as the sun will come over the mountain around 9/10am. If you are looking to capture the evening sun, note that you may be taking photos directly into the sun.

3. Church of Panagia Akathistos Hymn

The Church of Panagia Akathistos Hymn is located in the heart of Oia, close to the famous blue domes. It’s undoubtedly one of the most popular Instagram spots in Santorini thanks to its unique architecture and, of course, the stunning views.

The church has five domes and a beautiful bell tower and it’s one of the most photographed buildings in Oia. It’s actually a remake of the original church which was destroyed in the 1956 earthquake.
If you want to take a photo without any people in it, make sure to visit early in the morning. Since it’s close to the blue domes, I would recommend visiting right after!

4. Streets of Fira

This is another random location but this is the beauty of Santorini, every corner of the island is so picturesque! I absolutely loved the view from this street and it looks amazing in the photos but of course, you don’t need to go to this specific location, you can find many similar streets in Fira as well.

5. Classic Greek Church

Santorini is famous for its cute churches and the typical church bells. Finding a church top that is easy to photograph without climbing on any rooftops is relatively difficult though.
When driving through Oia, we stumbled upon a classical Greek church with typical church bells that is easy to access and even easier to photograph. It is located right next to a playground and you can easily walk right up to it and take a typical Santorini-style church photo.
The best time of the day to take photos here is really any time you are in the area. Since this church is free standing, you won’t have to think about shadows from surrounding buildings.

6. Blue Dome with Orange Walls

This beautiful blue-domed church with orange walls definitely belongs to the list of the best Santorini Instagram spots! This street is located in another part of the city and you will definitely come across it if you’re going in the direction of Oia Castle. The street is very narrow and it usually gets very crowded during the day so it’s best to come here early in the morning.