Tag: SANTORINI island

Autumn holidays on an island? It can't be done, it's just ideal! In Greece, islands may be the absolute synonym for summer holidays, but even when autumn makes its appearance, they continue to be ideal travel destinations for a getaway away from the city. Let's see four islands that never stop inviting you to discover them, even when the leaves start falling. Crete: The fjord that “enchanted” Odysseus who stayed there for 7 years Autumn holidays: Four wonderful islands await you Hiking in Autumn Crete Archanes, Heraklion The blessed place ...

Santorini first impression Don’t let the sheer cliffs that greet you as you approach Santorini put you off from visiting its beaches. The island has at least a dozen excellent beaches, most of which are located on the flat eastern and southern sides of the island. You can easily get to any beach in Santorini from Fira (the main town) or any other main center. There’s a bus service to the large organized ones, while the more secluded beaches can be reached by rented car, four-wheel buggy, or motorbike. A ...

Mountain and seaside. More or less known. It is the Greek villages that greek and foreign visitors love when they go on holiday. They stand out for their wildlife, their beautiful beaches, the hospitable residents and the traditional recipes you can taste there. By exploring Greece, you can discover them and make your own list of favorite destinations. Depending on the time of year, choose which village you want to go to and get to know it better. Another for more and another for fewer days. CNN: These are 17 ...

Santorini is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. And of course, it's no coincidence that The Caldera area perhaps is the most famous and one of the main reasons why the Island is worldwide known. The Caldera is the trademark of the island and if you will be there, it would be hard not to be seduced while you are watching the sunset disappear into the sea. A really dreamy place, like it's out of a fairy tale And of course the Caldera is famous for its ...

There are classic Greek beaches with their clear water and white or golden sand and pebbles that offer you coolness and relaxation. And there are those beaches that if you swim there once, it becomes a life experience. This is because you do not come across similar images easily, not only in Greece, but all over the world. One of them is the Red Beach (Kokkini Paralia) where you actually swim on the edge of a volcano. And where can you find it? In the magical Santorini of course. Red ...

From the famous wines and the little tomato to the fava bean, Santorini proposes a range of flavours that you will discover for the first time and will be excited. The volcanic soil and the special microclimate of Santorini result in the cultivation and growth of a range of products unique in taste. This, of course, is combined with the unique recipes of the island which are the result of years of processing food. Santorini and gastronomy go together. Santorini, the romantic island Santorini spreads its beauty with pride on ...

In Greece, there are some of the most impressive hotels in the world not only in terms of luxury or amenities but also for the unique view they often offer. One of those hotels for which international media have written is in Santorini and has something, admittedly, impressive. You can go out on the balcony and admire the endless blue sea... swimming (instead of walking that is). Yes, it is true! Santorini: The hotel where you go out on the balcony swimming It is the Infinity Suites & Dana Villashotel ...

Who is not fascinated by the sunsets in Santorini, Caldera and Fira? But even for this famous island, there is a lot of unknown information you would like to know. For example, did you know that Sandori once had a capital that no longer exists today? A cliff that resists the passage of time is reminiscent of this important story. It's called Skaros and it has been a bustling castle town. It had 200 houses, cobblestones and churches. It was, in fact, the most important of the five fortified settlements ...

When discussing Greek real estate, one’s thoughts often gravitate towards regions in Attica or Thessaloniki. But what about the larger Greek islands that see their populations multiply two, three, or even five times from spring through September, peaking in the summer? It’s important to note that Mykonos is in a league of its own. The rules there differ significantly from the rest of Greece. Did you know that during the economic crisis, when house values dropped by up to 60% across the country, property prices in Mykonos not only remained ...