When you think of a Greek Island paradise, does Santorini come to mind? Do you dream of gazing golden sunsets, lying on exquisite beaches, exploring archaeological sites, and strolling through quaint villages?
Perhaps this year you should plan your vacation in Santorini Greece. This page provides you with a short guide to the island, including a map of Santorini and travel information about Santorini beaches and Santorini sightseeing. In addition, we mention ways to reach the island from various places in Greece. |
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Santorini Beaches
Santorini is a beach lover’s ideal holiday spot. Many of the Santorini beaches are known for their colorful sands and dramatic scenic views, such as the black beaches of Kamari, Perissa, Perivolos and Monolithos, as well as the magnificent Red Beach and White Beach near Akrotiri, which are embraced by reddish and whitish cliffs, respectively.
Other beaches worth visiting are Ammoudi, Armeni and Baxedes near Oia and Vourvoulos in northeastern Santorini, which are easy to find on your Santorini map.
Santorini Sightseeing
The Maison Des Lys is located close to one of the most precious sites of Ancient Greece: the Prehistoric Settlement of Akrotiri. Excavations of the site began in the middle of the 20 th century by Professor S. Marinatos, who believed that Akrotiri was connected to the Lost Continent of Atlantis. The site is extremely well-preserved, with houses, storage space, staircases, roads, a drainage system and other astonishing features.
The site of Ancient Thira is also located relatively close to the Maison Des Lys Hotel, on a hill between the settlements of Kamari and Perissa. Ancient Thira was used as a look-out during ancient times, to protect the island against invaders. The site includes a number of ruined structures, such as sanctuaries, temples, an agora, a theatre, a stoa, and a gymnasium.
In the capital town of Fira, we recommend taking a stroll through the narrow streets and visiting the Museum of Prehistoric Thira, as well as the Archaeological and Folklore Museums. You may also like to see splendid cathedrals and the Gyzi Manor in Fira Town, or the marvellous Maritime Museum in Oia.
No visit to Santorini is complete without a trip to the volcanic isles of Thirassia, Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni, which are located in the famous Santorini Caldera.
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From the Maison Des Lys Hotel Suites in Akrotiri Santorini, guests can easily reach the following destinations:
- Fira Town: 15 km
- Santorini Airport (Monolithos): 15 km
- Santorini Port (Athinios): 8 km
- Perissa Town: 10 km
HOW TO TRAVEL TO SANTORINI
To reach Santorini, you can take an airplane from Athens Airport or a ferry boat, high speed boat from Piraeus Port.
- 1. Flight from Athens Airport to Santorini Airport
Athens Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”: Tel. +30 210 353-1000
Olympic Airways Athens: Tel. +30 210 966-6666 or 801-11-44444
Aegean Airlines Athens: Tel. +30 210 626-1000 or 801-11-20000
- 2. Ferry Boat or High Speed Boat from Piraeus Port
to Santorini Port
Piraeus Port:
Tel. +30 210 422-6000 to 04
Hellas Seaways Piraeus:
Tel +30 210 419-9000
Blue Star Ferries Athens:
Tel. +30 210 891-9800
HOW TO TRAVEL FROM SANTORINI
- 1. Flight from Santorini Airport to Athens Airport
Santorini Airport (Monolithos):
Tel. +30 22860 31525 or +30 22860 31666
Olympic Airways Santorini:
Tel. +30 22860 22493, +30 22860 22793 or +30 22860 31525
Aegean Airlines Santorini:
Tel. +30 22860 28500
- 2. Ferry Boat or High Speed Boat from Santorini Port
to Piraeus Port
Santorini Port (Athinios):
Tel. +30 22860 22239
Hellas Seaways Santorini:
Tel. +30 22860 22478 or +30 22860 22940
Blue Star Ferries Santorini:
Tel. +30 22860 24286 or +30 22860 22201
You can also reach Santorini from the other Cyclades Islands, the island of Crete and Skiathos Island in the Sporades Cluster by airplane, ferry boat or high speed boat. |
