Santorini is an archipelago of five islands: Santorini (or Fira, the main and largest island), Terassia, Aspronisi, Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni. It is known for its spectacular landscapes, clean sea, magnificent "colorful" beaches of red, white and black and small, "toy" towns and villages.
Approximately 3,500 years ago, as a result of the volcanic explosion, a wonderful archipelago of five islands - Santorini - was formed in the Aegean Sea. The same name bears the main island. The name is heard by many, even those who are not interested in Greece at all. Everything is simple: rest on the islands of Santorini is not forgotten, any person who has been here will take with him the warmest memories of landscapes, sea species, the gentle sun and warm sea.
The main resorts are the capital of Fira, Imerovigli, Oia and Kamari.
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How to get to Santorini
In summer 2013, a direct charter flight from Moscow will be launched from Santorini. In addition, you can get by plane from Moscow to Heraklion - about 3, 5 hours, then 4, 5 hours by ferry or an hour by speedboat. Another way to reach the island of Santorini is by ferry that goes from Rethymnon, in this case the journey will take about 4 hours. There is another way, somewhat unusual for ordinary tourists: from Athens by plane of local airlines, the flight lasts about half an hour.
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Climate Santorini
Partly cloudy, light rain +15 ° C in the afternoon +15 ° C at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +15 ° C in the afternoon +14 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +15 ° C in the afternoon +15 ° C at night ° С water |
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The island has a long hot season, the coolest in June-August, when the temperature is kept at +30 .. + 35 ° C.
Legend
Island rest always has a shade of romanticism, and what kind of romance without legends? So, the legend says that Santorini is part of the Atlantis of the ancient continent under the water .Perhaps historians and archaeologists are puzzled over how far this legend corresponds to reality, especially since in 1967, during the excavations near the village of Akrotiri, not only ancient and precious in its ancient times fragments were found, but the ruins of the whole city of the Minoan civilization: Ashes under the ashes of the volcano are almost undeveloped dozens of houses .It is in Akrotiri you can visit the archaeological reserve and discover a new, or, conversely, ancient world with its way of life, architecture and other peculiarities .To complement the impressions of visiting the reserve, you can visit the archaeological museum of Fira .
Transport
The bus service is well developed on the island, the company KTEL works clearly and punctually. In addition, in the port of the city of Fira (the capital of the island), you can rent a car, which will allow you to see many interesting corners of the island that are not accessible to public transport. In the port, you can agree on a transfer to any hotel in the island, and there are many.
Hotels
Most of the island's hotels tend to the coastline, they usually offer rooms overlooking the sea or the mountains. Many hotels have cozy terraces on which tables for a meal are laid. The hotel staff is hospitable, regardless of the number of "stars" on the hotel sign. Due to the specificity of the island holiday, many hotels offer wedding vacation packages that are best suited for honeymooning.
You can also rent apartments or residences. Private villas that are rented out are usually very well equipped with modern appliances, communication devices and household appliances. This variant of housing is profitable with long-term (for several weeks) rent or for families and companies.
Beaches of Santorini
Beaches on Santorini are sandy, thanks to the volcanic past of the island and the rich mineralization of local soils, sand has acquired a range of shades - from tender milky to pink, red and even black. It is especially picturesque that such a mixture looks on the seabed.
Cuisine and Restaurants Santorini
There are no problems on the island with food .Catering in all its manifestations is present on the island: fashionable restaurants, typical Greek taverns, European-type cafes, fast food (which, however, has a pronounced national flavor) .As is known, for Greek cuisine is characterized by the use of a large number of raw vegetables and greens, flavored with fillings, the secret of which lies not only in the skill of the cook, but also in a special local climate .The size of portions suggests that the word "diet" in Greece is unknown .Not at all .I never know ... But everything on the plate is so delicious and appetizing, that I want to forget about this word once and for all .Well, well, not forever, but for the rest time - just .In the resort towns of the island tourists are waiting for a lot of night clubs, discos and institutions with show programs .Many restaurants have live music of all styles and directions .
Gourmets should visit one of the family wineries of Santorini: the island is famous for its white wines. Especially famous dessert Vinsanto with citrus, figs and coffee flavors. An excellent snack for such wine will be a Greek salad with small sweet-hot tomatoes. These tomatoes and yellow fava beans are also from the category of local attractions.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Santorini
Acquaintance with the island is best to start with its capital Fira: there is the church of Ayyu-Mina, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Prehistoric Thira. In the city you can see the blocks of houses of different eras, business centers (Agora), theaters, sanctuaries, the home of Ptolemy the Benefactor, graves of archaic and classical eras, ruins of structures of the early Christian period, hot springs.
The oldest Orthodox church of Santorini, Pangea-Bishops is located not far from Pyrgos, the former capital of the island. This temple is famous for its ancient frescoes and the miraculous icon of Our Lady "Sweet Kiss". By itself, Pirgos is a picturesque town with an ancient fortress. Little Pirgos, with its cobbled streets and countless churches, was chosen by artists.
At Cape Akrotiri, the "Greek version of Pompeii" was discovered - the ruins of a Minoan city destroyed by a volcanic eruption around 1500 BC. e. During excavation under volcanic ash, two- and three-story buildings, squares, shops, workshops of artisans were found.
On the highest peak of the island is the monastery of Elijah the Prophet (Profitis Ilias), where every year on July 20 there is a big holiday-fair.
The beaches of the island are all water sports. In addition, in the resort towns open many taverns, restaurants, night bars and discos. The hotels have restaurants, cafes and spa centers. Photo of Santorini (140)