Tag: greecetravelgr1
Kamari
Santorini's architectural design patterns include the creation of buildings with domes. These domes serve two purposes. First, the forces of the weight of the roof is uniformly distributed to the earth which makes the building less prone to earthquake and secondly, a domed roof design allows better wind flow.
Fanari Restaurant @ Santorini
A way to enjoy sunset in Thira and Oia is to visit one of the numerous taverns amd restaurants. They can be quite expensive but the view is actually worth it. Spend some time to find the best possible spot for your lunch during afternoon and be sure to go there at least one and a half hour before sunset.
Thíra, Kikladhes, Greece
If you haven't lost your way in Thira's narrow alleys with its endless stairs then you really didn't spend enough time on the island to appreciate and indulge to the beauty of the Santorini
Santorini caldera
Santorini could be your perfect base if you want to do island hopping. There are daily connections with other Greek islands such as Crete, Naxos, Paros, Folegandros, Anafi.
Akrotíri, Kikladhes, Greece
One of the most important archeological settlements (yet, not as much advertised as others) of Greek civilization is akrotiri in Santorini. Akrotiri was a famous port before the catastrophic earthquake in 1560 BC and it has been characterized as the Pompeii of Greece. The archeological excavation is in progress and archeologists reveal slowly the way of life of the citizens of the ancient city before the earthquake.
Santorini Greece
According to the myth when Jason and the Argonauts where in Libya, the king of the country and son of the God Poseidon, Eurypylus, gave them as a gift a clod of earth. When Argo was sailing near Anafi, Euphemus, one of the sailors drop this small piece of earth in the sea. Then, an island arose at this specific point and that island was Santorini.
Kokkini Paralia
Before you head for the red beach in Santorini get a hat, your sunscreen, and water. Everything is painted red there and this make the temperature to feel twice as much as it actually is.
Oía, Kikladhes, Greece
Small and larger ships go every evening for mini excursion a bit northern from Oia village in Santorini. Watching the sunset from that specific point is a unique experience and the cruise ships line up to give their passengers a chance to view the sun diving in the aegean archipelago.
