Ever since I traveled to Santorini, I consider the island to be one of the most stunning locations worldwide. Every new corner seems more stunning than the last and photos will never ever be able to capture its mesmerizing atmosphere. If you're still considering whether to include Santorini to your container list, here's 7 reasons that you need to go to the Greek island.
1. Since of the sundown in Oia
Hands down, one of my favourite minutes in Greece was being able to witness the Santorini sunset. It's the only sundown on the planet I have actually seen that gets a Santorini tour round of applause once it subsides. Get down there early though (a minimum of half an hour) for a great spot. The crowds can be a little a nightmare and the last thing you want is to be going to discover an area, dodging pictures whilst concurrently attempting to take your own prior to the sun vanishes (existed, done that).
If the crowds prove excessive, and you would choose somewhere a little quieter, another sundown area is Imerovigli. Once again, it uses a beautiful, uninterrupted view of the sunset.
However in all sincerity, you can't really have a bad sundown in Santorini. It's kind of wonderful anywhere you are.
There are a few methods to get around the island: renting a cars and truck, ATV, taxi or bus. Nevertheless, taxis can get expensive and buses give you less time flexibility. Roadways are mostly cobble-stoned, narrow and Grecian drivers are insane (however very talented), which leaves us with leasing an ATV. Leasing an ATV, also called a quad bike, is the very best and most popular way to navigate the island, specifically thanks to the steep hills and heat that make it a rigorous job strolling from point A to B. Plus it's A Lot fun, pledge.
Depending on the season, size and kind of your ATV it might cost anywhere from 25 to 40 euros for 24 hr. Plus around 8-10 euros daily for fuel, based on a 200cc ATV.
It's a wonderful and fun method to see the island on your own terms and time. Certainly a must-do whilst in Santorini, simply ensure to have a chauffeurs license with you.
3. Since you can red wine & dine with a view
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With sensational views sweeping over the Aegean Sea and caldera, Santorini will entirely surpass any expectations you have of "dinner with a view" with the surroundings that surrounds you.
If you're searching for restaurants that wed divine views with delicious foods, popular ones include Ambrosia, 1800 and Lauda in Oia, Archipelagos and V Lounge in Fira, and Kapari Red Wine Restaurant in Imerovigli.
4. Since of the distinct beaches
Santorini is not known for its beaches, so don't anticipate the normal white sand & crystal clear water view that you generally relate to Greece. The beaches are volcanic, not white sand, so they're either red or black rocks, pebbles or grit, and get very hot on the feet. However, this makes them special and some prefer them to the typical white sand beach, which makes them well worth a see. Here's a couple of I 'd suggest.
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Red Beach: The 'popular' beach of Santorini. It has black and red volcanic pebbles instead of sand and warm water. Make sure to use closed shoes (no thongs or shoes) as the walk in can be slippery and the sand gets incredibly hot.
Kamari: A cosmopolitan beach resort situated on the southern part of Santorini, ideal beside Perissa, with the massive rock called Mesa Vouno in between them. The sand is black and the waters are deep and blue, with activities such as diving offered. There's close-by coffee shops, bars, restaurants, shops and supermarkets, along with a lively night life that makes it a more popular traveler location.
Kamari: A cosmopolitan beach resort located on the southern part of Santorini, right beside Perissa, with the massive rock called Mesa Vouno in between them. The sand is black and the waters are deep and blue, with activities such as diving available. There's close-by cafes, bars, dining establishments, stores and grocery stores, http://edition.cnn.com/search/?text=Santorini tours along with a dynamic nightlife which makes it a more popular tourist location.
2. Due to the fact that you can quad around the island