Santorini is without any doubt a unique place around the world. Beyond its enormous geological and historical interest, it's mostly known for its stunning beauty, resulted by a series of physical phenomena throughout the decades. Figuring at the top of thousands of wishing lists, travel magazines, websites and reviews, Santorini can promise you the "mystery" and the "dream". Millions of visitors from all over the word would visit Santorini for all those reasons. Cruise around the Caldera, explore the volcanic beaches, get married with a view to the volcano, whatever this reason is, there are some places in Santorini that you must see, once you arrive at the island. Here's our proposal! First stop, the Monastery of Profitis Ilias. The highest point of the island with a panoramic view. This place will offer you the opportunity to get some beautiful pictures, but also will give you a good idea of the topography of the place. You can combine it with a short visit at the pittoresque Pyrgos village, the first capital of the island. Get a nice table under the plane tree at the main square and order a traditional greek coffee. This would be the perfect moment for you to decide your next movements. Second stop, the famous Red Beach. This is may be the only red beach around the world, so you should definitely go there! Before you get at the beach, visit the Akrotiri Excavations, one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Spend one little hour to learn some history of the place. You will really be amazed by the way our ancestors used to plan and organize their lives on this land, since the 4th millennium BC! After a long day under the sun, you can refresh yourself with a glass of local
Santorini is without any doubt a unique place around the world. Beyond its enormous geological and historical interest, it’s mostly known for its stunning beauty, resulted by a series of physical phenomena throughout the decades. Figuring at the top of thousands of wishing lists, travel magazines, websites and reviews, Santorini can promise you the “mystery”