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If there is one place on earth that can be described as mysterious, dramatic and beautiful, it is the island of Santorini Greece. Considered one of the prime holiday destinations in the world, Santorini is absolutely unique, unlike any other place on the globe!
Santorini Greece is an immensely popular holiday spot, due to a variety of features; from its amazing colorful sandy beaches to its excellent archaeological sites and the breathtaking sunset view. People from all over the world travel to Santorini Greece for the opportunity to experience these one-of-a-kind features.
Santorini hotels are provided in abundance, due to the superb tourist infrastructure of the island. Visitors will find the type of accommodation they need instantly, as there is a wide variety of Santorini hotels, hotel apartments and suites available. Budget Santorini hotels and rooms for rent are provided for those who are traveling on limited finances, while boutique Santorini luxury hotels and large hotel resorts are available for those who want to splurge on their vacation accommodation.
Spacious hotel apartments are the ideal accommodation in Santorini Greece for families, while romantic suites cater to couples and honeymooners. In other words, whatever type of accommodation you are looking for, from budget Santorini hotels and rooms to lavish suites and Santorini luxury hotels, you will definitely find it.
One of the things Santorini Greece is famous for is its beaches. Endless stretches of colorful sands and crystal clear waters. The black beaches in Kamari, Monolithos, Perivolos and Perissa are probably the most popular beaches in Santorini Greece, due to their dramatic appearance and the excellent beach facilities, which include tavernas, cafés and bars. The Red Beach and the White Beach, both of which are located close to the site of Akrotiri, are also splendid Santorini beaches, with reddish and white sands, respectively.
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Beneath the town of Oia, are the marvelous beaches of Armeni and Amoudi, which are extremely quaint and have cool and clear water ideal for swimming. Vourvoulou Beach and Koloumbos Beach, both of which are located on the northeastern side of Santorini Greece, are perfect for visitors who are looking for a quieter place to relax, swim and sunbathe. Accommodation is available near all of the beaches in Santorini, if you are looking for Santorini hotels, hotel apartments and suites on the seaside.
The sunset in Santorini Greece is probably one of the finest views in the world. The combination of the yellowish-orange beams that hit the blue Aegean waters, forming a halo around the Santorini volcano, is absolutely spellbinding. Millions of pictures attempt to capture this unforgettable image, but nothing is like experiencing it in real life.
Visitors choose to admire the view from various locations; their hotel balconies and verandas, from the whitewashed ledges and the alleyways of Oia, Imerovigli, Fira and Caldera Beach in Akrotiri, or from the deck of a boat while touring the Santorini Caldera area.
In Santorini Greece, visitors have the opportunity to see some of the most precious ancient sites in the Aegean region. The site of Akrotiri is world-famous for its well-preserved condition, with houses, roads, staircases, and a prehistoric sewage system. Many artefacts found in the Akrotiri Santorini site, such as pottery, bronzes, tools, jewellery, figurines and frescoes, are displayed in the Museum of Prehistoric Thira in Fira.
Another marvelous archaeological site is Ancient Thira, located near the settlement of Kamari Santorini. There, visitors can admire remains of sanctuaries, a theater, an agora, a gymnasium, and other magnificent structures. The view of Santorini Island from Ancient Thira is wonderful. |
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