Santorini Holiday Information
Santorini’s very famous history dates back to the late bronze age when one of the largest volcanic eruptions ever recorded destroyed most of the island of Thira together with much of the agriculture of nearby islands and even the north coast of Crete. Santorini’s crescent shape is a result of various prehistoric eruptions, with the island of Thira being the main island and location of the airport, as well as where you will find the best sandy beaches in Santorini on the eastern coast. Santorini is the southernmost Greek Cyclade Island.
In Santorini’s capital of Fira on the western coast of Thira island, is a magical world of cobbled streets and quaint white washed houses, with little tavernas and cafes tucked in between; however you’ll also find modern nightclubs and lively bars open until the early hours of the morning!
There are some wonderful traditional Greek tavernas and restaurants to be found throughout Santorini; a particular romantic favourite is to dine by candlelight in a hillside restaurant on the Caldera in Imerovigli or Firostefani as the moon glistens on the sea and the surrounding villages twinkle like stars.
You will find a wealth of accommodation types in Santorini from cheap self catering apartments and studios to luxury all inclusive hotels or bargain priced bed and breakfasts. Put together your own holiday to Santorini with lowcostholidays.com; book a cheap flight to Santorini then add cheap car hire or transfers with your low cost accommodation.
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Each beach in Santorini has its own characteristics; from black shinny pebbles and sand on the west and northern coast, to black, white or red sand on the east and south beaches. Most of the beaches in Santorini offer plenty of facilities with sunbed and umbrella hire, as well as a selection of fun water sports including water skiing, wake boarding and diving.
The most popular beaches in Santorini are on the east coast and follow the coast through Perivolos, Perissa, Kamari and Monolithos; this area is called Black Beach (the sand is very dark in colour). Backed by dramatic cliffs Red Beach and White Beach are on the south coast near to Akrotiri however the White Beach can only be accessed by boat. Vlyhada Beach also in the south of Santorini on Thira island which is a quieter location for soaking up the sun.
Near to Oia (or Ia) in the north of Santorini are the beaches at Ammoudi and Armeni, which are accessed by a number of steps. Ammoudi beach is also a great spot for diving.
Explore Santorini
Following excavations the ancient city of Akrotiri in southern Thira, Santorini was discovered; a prehistoric settlement developed in the 17th century BC before it was destroyed by a volcanic eruption. Like Pompeii, Ancient Akrotiri has been superbly preserved.
Ancient Thira can be found in the Mesa Vouno area on the south east coast of Thira island, Santorini and is where excavations revealed a Hellenistic settlement of about 800 x 150 metres. Both Akrotiri and Mesa Vouno are superb examples of ancient life and definitely worth a visit when on holiday in Santorini.
For those interested in Greek history and century old castles and forts, visit the fortified Tower of Nimborio (Emporio), the church of Koimisis Theotokou set within the Kasteli of Pyrgos (a castle), the Kasteli (Castle) of Agios Nikolaos in Oia (or Ia) and the Kasteli of Akrotiri set around a Goulas (tower).
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