What scams should I watch out for in Santorini?
Santorini's scams are tame compared to other Mediterranean destinations, but a few are worth knowing. The most common: ATV and quad-bike rental shops in Fira and Kamari routinely charge tourists for pre-existing scratches and dents when the vehicle is returned — photograph every angle of the vehicle before you ride, and get the attendant to sign off on existing damage in writing. Taxi overcharging happens, though it's modest; fares between Fira and Oia should run roughly €20-25, and between Fira and the airport around €15 — if a driver quotes significantly more, decline. Restaurants along the Caldera cliff path in Oia price aggressively for the view, which isn't fraud exactly, but a €22 Greek salad is a choice you should make consciously. Donkey ride operators near the Fira cable car occasionally pressure tourists into hiring them and then demand tips far exceeding what was agreed verbally. None of these will ruin your trip, but the ATV rental scheme in particular catches people reliably enough to warrant real attention.
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