The history of Santorini is very long and rich, starting from prehistoric times and reaching modern times. The first human dwellings on the island date back to the Neolithic era (around 4000 BC), when small settlements and estates were built for agriculture.

After that, Santorini was inhabited by the Minoans, the Greeks and the Romans. Subsequently, the island had several raids by Saracen and Venetian pirates, after the conquest of Constantinople in 1204.

During the 13th century, Santorini was an important commercial center, while at the end of the 17th century, the island experienced a difficult period, when it was hit by natural disasters and raids by pirates. Santorini is known for the destruction of Thira in 1627 BC, which caused a huge volcanic eruption.

This disaster significantly affected the geology and history of the island and is one of the largest volcanic eruptions in human history. During the 18th century, Santorini was under the rule of the Ottoman Empire and was an important trade and shipping hub in Aegean Sea. Many of the traditional villages of the island, such as Oia, Fira and Pyrgos, developed during this period and still retain legacies of the wealth of the era where later during the 19th century, it became part of the new Greek State.

During the 20th century, Santorini became one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece, and visitors can enjoy Santorini's amazing natural beauty, culture and history, as well as its unique culture.