Famous attractions in Santorini

Kamari Beach

Kamari Beach

Close to the city of Fira, it is a rectangular black sand beach. Santorini’s unique volcanic geology has created Kamari’s unique black sand beach. It seems that the sand is black and the water is also black. The black beach is well-known for its cool and clean sea water, which is said to have beautifying properties.

With a radius of 500 meters, Kamari Beach is home to dozens of hotels, ranging from the most upscale five-star hotels to private houses, which shows how lively it is. The promenade parallel to the coast is lined with restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, and sporting goods stores.

If Oia is the favorite of literati, then Kamari is a paradise for tourists’ nightlife. After dark, the bars and restaurants here are bustling with activity. Venus, Valentino's Mango, Trapical Beach and other music bars and restaurants make people feel like they are in a romantic city that never sleeps.

Perissa Beach

Perissa Beach

is one of the famous beaches in Santorini, located on the south side of the island. The biggest feature of the beach is that the sand is completely black. In fact, the sand on the island's beaches are all black volcanic ash particles.

Pykgos is a scenic spot between Balisa Beach and the city of Fina, which can be reached by bus in 20 minutes from Fina. This is a fortress community. Snow-white churches are built from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. There are bell towers and bell towers in front of the church. The scenery is very charming. Climb to the top of the church to overlook the nearby grape fields and cliffs.

The ruins of Akrotiri

Akrotiri

On the south side of the island, this city that was once covered in volcanic ash was excavated in 1967.

This site dates back to the 16th century BC, where archaeologists discovered a complex of two and three-story buildings with walls divided into many rooms. It was discovered that there were rooms for ladies, so it is believed that the concept of separate rooms for men and women existed at that time. There is also a complex system of water channels. When the Akrotiri site was excavated, archaeologists could not find any bones or jewelry, and there were wine stains in the large wine bottles unearthed. The most exciting thing about the ruins is the murals on the walls. Covered by a large amount of volcanic ash, the Akrotili murals more than 3,000 years ago showed the life of the city's residents at that time, with a high artistic level, including "Picture of Spring", "Boxing Boy", "Fisherman", "Navigation" Pictures" and other works. The originals of these most historically valuable works are preserved in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.

Naya Kameni Island Nea Kameni Island is a small island located next to Santorini. It is made of black soil. Between 1570 and 1950, the volcano here erupted several times.

The ferry terminal to the volcanic island is located under the cliff behind the bus station in Fira. You can join a half-day tour of the volcanic island organized by a travel agency. The island is covered with volcanic rocks and is uneven. Visitors are advised to wear casual shoes when visiting this island. Several small craters can be seen on the hills of this island, which still emit the smell of sulfur, and sulfur gas at 80 to 85 degrees Celsius is spewed out. The island is entirely made of black volcanic rocks, but strangely there are clusters of small yellow flowers growing here, which are very beautiful.

Naya Kameni is surrounded by small islands separated by volcanic eruptions. From here, you can see other small islands in all directions. The water near the island is green and very beautiful. The boat sails to nearby Palea Kameni, where the famous seawater hot springs are located. Visitors can feel the change of the sea water from cold to warm, and the color of the hot spring water gradually turns orange as they go deeper.

Oia

Oia

The town of Oia is built on a cliff by the sea. It is the second largest town in Santorini and is considered to be the largest town in the world. The most beautiful place to watch the sunset. Every day, thousands of tourists from all over the world gather here to enjoy the afterglow of the setting sun. At the moment the sun sets, time seems to stand still. The sun slowly disappears on the horizon, and the town suddenly becomes quiet and peaceful. . A smile suddenly appeared on everyone's face, and they quietly bid farewell to the last rays of the sunset. Everyone was intoxicated in the beauty of this world. Everyone could not help but applaud. They were impressed by the beauty of nature.

The sunset in Oia is the most charming. Tourists come in droves at dusk, and the Venetian castles or windmills are always crowded. Because here, you can enjoy the most famous "Sunset Aegean Sea" view of Santorini. Like the city of Fira, Oia is on a cliff facing the sea. The blue-roofed churches and colorful huts built on the cliffs stand out. There are also countless exquisite white houses here, as well as traditional Greek windmills, which are mesmerizing under the soft sunset. Oia is a beautiful town at the northwest end of Fira, located north of Santorini Island and can be reached directly by bus from Fira. Those who love leisure and tranquility may wish to stay here for a few more days.

Before World War II, Oia was the commercial center of Santorini. An earthquake in 1956 caused serious damage to the city of Oia.

The most interesting thing about the architecture in Oia is the stone cave house. This kind of house called "Bird's Nest" is no longer the original yellow cave, but has white door walls, roof, and blue colored window lattice. Place a few pots of red flowers to reflect the architectural style of the Kykes Islands.

This simple and beautiful building attracts many art workers to live here and inspire creative creation.

The Oia store also sells products with a strong artistic flavor. Souvenir shops, art galleries, and silver jewelry boutiques all show a good style. Oia is known as the "Village of Artists" and it certainly deserves its name.

Most hotels in Oia are built facing the sea, with good views and higher prices. If they have swimming pool facilities, they are usually the price of a five-star hotel. Tourists don’t have to stay in Oia, but they should come to Oia to see the sunset.

Every step you take in the town of Oia is a beautiful picture, no matter which direction you look. The white houses built against the mountains in the town have blue doors and windows, dotted with red, yellow, pink and countless gradient colors. They are high and low, and they are well-proportioned. The owner planted fragrant flowers on the roof in front of the house. These unique little houses may be cafes, small hotels, or small restaurants. Visitors can sit in one of them and overlook the intoxicating Aegean Sea according to their preference. Let time pass by and let the hustle and bustle of the floating world, here be isolated from the world. There is no dispute, it is quiet and harmonious here, it is quiet and warm. Visitors can choose to stay on the island for one night and enjoy the rare tranquility and warmth.

The Church of Santorini

Santorini has two meanings, and either of these two meanings makes Santorini immortal. The first meaning is the place name. Santorini is a small island in Greece, located in the southernmost part of the Cyclades in the southern Aegean Sea, covering an area of ??73 square kilometers. There are 13 villages on the island with a permanent population of about 7,000. This is one of the most beautiful places in the world! As long as there is a postcard about the scenery of Greece, there must be a photo of Santorini. It is the brightest pearl in the Aegean Sea. It has the most beautiful sunsets and the most magnificent sea views in the world. It is a gathering place for artists, a paradise for photographers and a holy place for honeymooners. Here, one should easily become a poet or a painter, because

Everyone wants to depict the boundless beauty of Santorini to the best of their ability.