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Santorini Vacation Guide

Consider arriving on the Greek island of Santorini on the slowest boat you can possibly track down. You’ll want every minute you can take to savor to stunning melodrama of the remnants of one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in history, which has left cliffs towering hundreds of meters above an enormous central crater amongst the calm waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The whole island is an impressive natural wonder, one that's growing reputation is still some way short of what it probably deserves.

Inevitably, the delicate villages clinging to the remaining cliff sides and the spectacular sunsets for which the island’s become known bring in tourists by the bucket load, and you’ll rarely find yourself enjoying the landscape alone, but one glance at those glistening sunsets (the best view is from the popular village of Oia, where the horizon is entirely uninterrupted) and tumbling towns is more than enough to make up for it.

Away from the soaring natural sights, Santorini’s overwhelming tourist trade can make for a chaotic street life, especially around the small port, Athinios, which becomes a hubbub of noise every time a ferry drops in, with half the island seeming to await the latest arrivals in the hope of ferrying them to the striking, whitewashed cliff top capital of Fira.

Fira looks down across green grassy cliffs, and is the perfect spot for infinity pools and steep, winding streets, though you’ll find yourself a hefty trek from the nearest of the island’s sporadic but stunning sandy beaches (look out for the turtles). When you do make the beaches, diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing and sailing are all popular pastimes, as is simply collapsing on your towel, where you’ll pick up a deep tan (or lobster-like complexion) in a matter of minutes.

Be sure to visit the tiny volcanic islets in the centre of the Bay of Santorini and explore their alien landscapes, as well as checking out some of the exceptional ancient Greek architecture (try to Minoan City of Akrotiri) and ogling the peachy exterior of the towering Catholic Cathedral. Taking a donkey ride, or exploring the towering cliffs of astonishing destinations like the ever-popular ‘Red Beach’ make for idyllic, dazzling, vivid Mediterranean perfection.

Popular Hotels in Santorini

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  2. 9 Muses Resort
  3. Archea Elefsina Hotel
  1. Areti Hotel
  2. La Perla Villa Hotel
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Santorini Travel Blogs

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Oct 19, 2008 – Nov 04, 2008
After breakfast the next morning we decided to go on a tour that took us to the caldera onto one of the islands and to a hot springs ....   We drove to town.....  I took my usual frustrated pictures from the back seat.....  Considering the speed I did get a few good shots..…
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This trip was featured on Saturday October 25th, 2008
Day 3: FINALLY Santorini
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Oct 13, 2009 – Oct 25, 2009
We made it! The first thing I saw when looking out of our cabin window, were the white houses covering the top of what is know as Thira, the largest island of the volcanic island group that is Santorini. The main reason why I let my dad and girlfriend talk me into coming along on this cruise, and n…
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This trip was featured on Sunday November 22nd, 2009
Finally sun! And a very beautiful island
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Oct 23, 2009 – Oct 29, 2009
The challenge!  We booked a ticket with the Ferrycat 4 to visit Santorini. Most people suggested that we should take the full tour, which means a bus is picking you up at your hotel, and the transfer in Santorini is also arranged because there are not much taxi’s available. But of cours…
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This trip was featured on Monday November 2nd, 2009

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