Panoramic view of Santorini island.
Panoramic view of Santorini
island.
At a glance
IA or OIA: One of the most magnificent villages
of the island with marvelous sansets.
PERISSA: On of the most popular beaches on the
island.
ÉÌÅROVIGLI: The so called "elyte or high
society" area near Fira.
Where to swim.
AKROTIRI: Not far from the ancient sites at
Akrotiri, is the red beach with the same name.
ÊÁÌÁRI: The beautiful black sandy of Kamari stretches for
five miles in length along the eastern coast of the island.
ÌÏNOLITHOS: Just north of Kamari and on
eastern coast is the beach of Monolithos. Here you will find more
peace and quiet than other Santorini beaches.
OIA: Ammoudi and Armeni are two beautiful which
are frequented by visitors to Oia, that fascinating town built on
the edge of a cliff. Ammoudi is situated directly below Oia on
thenorthwest tip of the island while Armeni is a little further
on.
PERISSA: An aray of water sports is available at
Perissa (water skiing, windsurfing and paddle boats), one of the
most popular beaches on the island.
PERIVOLOS: Another of the quiet variety beaches
on the island with small tavernas and rooms to let opposite the
beach. It is located on the southern tip of the island. Sport
facilities.
VLIHADA: Also in the Perivolos area, this beach
as well offers a perfect spot for those wishing to avoid the big
crowds.
RED BEACH: You can reach this red vulcanic sand
place from Akrotiri just by walking 1,5 kilometres.
Where to eat
On the island there is a variety of Greek taverns and
restaurants, snack bars, cafeterias, and even fast food places.
Suggested for eating the restaurant ARCHIPELAGOS in Fira , Tel.
22860-23673, the beach fish tavern in Arkoudi Oia, and the
restaurant VEDEMA in Megalohori Tel. 22860-81796, 81797.
Night Life
There is a great vatiety of pubs, bars, mysic clubs, restaurants
and cafeterias, to please every taste and mood. Suggested for
your night amusement the PONTIKI GREEK MUSIC in Fira tel.
22860-24373.
How to reach
Santorini
By plane: Olympic Airways offers flights to
Athens: Daily. From Iraklion Crete: Every Tue & Sun (from
22/6-20/9 and Fri). From Mykonos: Daily except Tue & Wen
(from 22/6 daily except Tue), From Rhodes: Mon, Thu & Sat
(from 22/6 and Wen). From Thessaloniki: Mon, Thu & Fri. For
further indormation contact the Olympic Airways office in Fira ,
22860- 22493 or 22860- 22793 or the Olympic Airways office at the
airport at Monolithos, tel: 22860-31525, 22860-31666.
By ship: There is frequent daily scheduled
transport to and from Santorini to Piraeus as well as from other
islands in the Aegean, including Crete and Rhodes. For further
information contact local travel agents.
Piraeus Port Authority: Tel. 210-4124585, 4511311.
Santorini Port Authirity: Tel. 22860-22239.
Bus service within
the island
Frequent bus transportation is available for throughout the
island, connecting all the villages of Santorini with Fira. Bus
service from Fira to: Oia, Karterados, Messaria, Kamari, Pirgos,
Emborio, Perissa, Megalochori, Akrotiri, Athinios. From Athinios
to Kamari, Perissa, Fira, Messaria and Monolithos. From
Vourvoulos Fira to Pirgos, Emborio and Perissa.
 View of the sea high from Imerovigli. At the far the opposite side of the volcano Akrotiri area. |
 View of the sea and the Fira bay from high in the town. The Kameni island can be seen too (top right). |
