Since I traveled to Santorini, I consider the island to be among the most stunning places worldwide. Every new corner appears more attractive than the last and images will never have the ability to catch its mesmerizing atmosphere. If you're still pondering whether to include Santorini to your pail list, here's 7 reasons that you need to go to the Greek island.
1. Because of the sundown in Oia
By far, among my preferred moments in Greece was having the ability to witness the Santorini sundown. It's the only sunset in the world I've seen that gets a round of applause once it subsides. Get down there early though (a minimum of half an hour) for an excellent area. The crowds can be a little bit of a problem and the last thing you want is to be running to discover a spot, evading photos whilst all at once trying to take your own before the sun disappears (existed, done that).
If the crowds prove too much, and you would choose someplace a little quieter, another sundown spot is Imerovigli. Again, it provides a beautiful, undisturbed view of the sundown.
However in all honesty, you can't actually have a bad sunset in Santorini. It's sort of wonderful anywhere you are.
There are a few methods to get around the island: leasing a car, ATV, taxi or bus. http://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=Santorini tours Nevertheless, taxis can get pricey and buses provide you less time flexibility. Roads are primarily cobble-stoned, narrow and Grecian motorists are insane (but incredibly talented), which leaves us with leasing an ATV. Leasing an ATV, also referred to as a quad bike, is the very best and most popular method to get around the island, specifically thanks to the steep hills and heat that make it a strenuous job walking from point A to B. Plus it's SO much fun, promise.
Depending on the season, size and type 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 terrific and enjoyable way to see the island on your own terms and time. Certainly a must-do whilst in Santorini, simply make sure to have a chauffeurs license with you.
3. Since you can white wine & dine with a view
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With stunning views sweeping over the Aegean Sea and caldera, Santorini will entirely exceed any expectations you have of "dinner with a view" with the scenery that surrounds Santorini tour you.
If you're searching for restaurants that wed incredible views with tasty cuisines, popular ones consist of Ambrosia, 1800 and Lauda in Oia, Archipelagos and V Lounge in Fira, and Kapari White Wine Restaurant in Imerovigli.
4. Because of the special beaches
Santorini is not known for its beaches, so don't expect the common white sand & crystal clear water view that you typically 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. Nevertheless, this makes them special and some choose them to the typical white sand beach, that makes them well worth a go to. Here's a couple of I 'd suggest.
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Red Beach: The 'well-known' beach of Santorini. It has black and red volcanic pebbles instead of sand and hot water. Ensure to use closed shoes (no thongs or shoes) as the walk in can be slippery and the sand gets exceptionally hot.
Kamari: A cosmopolitan beach resort situated on the southern part of Santorini, ideal next to Perissa, with the enormous rock called Mesa Vouno between them. The sand is black and the waters are deep and blue, with activities such as diving available. There's close-by coffee shops, bars, restaurants, stores and grocery stores, Santorini tours booking along with a dynamic nightlife that makes it a more popular tourist location.
Kamari: A cosmopolitan beach resort situated on the southern part of Santorini, right next to 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 readily available. There's close-by cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and grocery stores, as well as a dynamic nightlife which makes it a more popular traveler location.
2. Due to the fact that you can quad around the island