Map & Travel Information
Maison Des Lys Hotel Santorini Map, Travel Information, Beaches, Sightseeing, Attractions on Santorini Island Greece
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 Santorini map and travel information about beaches, sightseeing and attractions on Santorini Island Greece.
In addition, we mention ways to reach the island from various places in Greece.
SANTORINI BEACHES
Santorini is a beach lover’s ideal holiday spot. Many of the beaches on Santorini Island 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 20th 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 spaces, 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.
From the Maison Des Lys Hotel Suites at the Santorini Caldera, guests can easily reach the following destinations:
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 Santorini map and travel information about beaches, sightseeing and attractions on Santorini Island Greece.
In addition, we mention ways to reach the island from various places in Greece.
SANTORINI BEACHES
Santorini is a beach lover’s ideal holiday spot. Many of the beaches on Santorini Island 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 20th 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 spaces, 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.
From the Maison Des Lys Hotel Suites at the Santorini Caldera, guests can easily reach the following destinations:
- Akrotiri Town: 500 m
- Perissa Town: 10 km
- Fira Town: 15 km
- Santorini Airport (Monolithos): 13 km
- Santorini Port (Athinios): 8 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 Air Athens:
Tel. + 30 210 35 50 500 or 801 801 01 01 http://www.olympicair.com
- Aegean Airlines Athens:
Tel. +30 210 626-1000 or 801-11-20000
http://www.aegeanair.com/
to Santorini Port
- Piraeus Port: Tel. +30 210 422-6000 to 04
- Hellenic Seaways Piraeus: Tel +30 210 419-9000
http://www.hellenicseaways.gr
- Blue Star Ferries Athens: Tel. +30 210 891-9800
http://www.bluestarferries.com/
1. Flight from Santorini Airport to Athens Airport
- Santorini Airport (Monolithos):
Tel. +30 22860 31525 or +30 22860 31666
- Olympic Air Santorini: Tel. +30 22860 22493, +30 22860 22793 or +30 22860 31525
http://www.olympicair.com
- Aegean Airlines Santorini: Tel. +30 22860 28500
http://www.aegeanair.com/
2. Ferry boat or high speed boat from Santorini Port
to Piraeus Port
- Santorini Port (Athinios): Tel. +30 22860 22239
- Hellenic Seaways Santorini:
Tel. +30 22860 22478 or +30 22860 22940
http://www.hellenicseaways.gr
- Blue Star Ferries Santorini:
Tel. +30 22860 24286 or +30 22860 22201
http://www.bluestarferries.com/
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.