Visiting Greece

Title: Discovering the Allure of Santorini: A Mediterranean Gem

Abundant in the shallow waters of the azure Aegean, a few hundred miles north of northern Africa, the Greek island of Santorini lures thousands of travellers every year with its pale volcanic landscape of multicoloured cliffs draped in white villas, its clear turquoise seas, and its sky swigged in glory with a blazing sweep of sunsets that’s second to none.

Embracing Aegean Beauty:

Be prepared for Santorini’s picture-perfect views to knock you off your comfortably sandalled feet the minute you step onto Greek soil: the blue-domed churches, the whitewashed windmills with their orange-roofed abodes, the blooming bougainvillea splashes of pink and purple set against the sea and the caldera cliffs. Stroll the cobblestone alleys of Oia or Fira where every turn presents a lovely vista.

Sunset Serenades and Caldera Views:

Seeing the sunset over the Caldera is a must in Santorini, still one of the most impressive (and Instagrammed) natural sights in the Aegean. Go to Oia or Imerovigli, find a suitable place to sit, drink some of the delicious local Assyrtiko wine, and wait until the sun disappears below the horizon, illuminating the sky in a maze of bright turning hues. The golden light basks over the steep cliffs and the panorama of caldera below.

Epicurean Delights and Culinary Treasures:

Go all-Greek with traditional and seafood local dishes, fresh from the land and sea, salads and mezze. Eat outside on the sea front at one of the many tavernas, try the local fish dishes (octopus, fava dip, tomatokeftedes, char-grilled fish) and, of course, sample Vinsanto, Santorini’s sun-dried red wine, aged in barrels for years.

Seaside Bliss and Azure Waters:

Beach bums and sun worshippers will enjoy roaming along Santorini’s dramatic coastlines. Stroll along the black-sand beaches of Perissa and neighbouring Kamari, where volcanic ash-based sands meet azure Aegean waters. Take a more leisurely tour by boat out to the volcanic islets of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni, where you can bathe in thermal springs while observing the island’s geological features close-up.

Cultural Heritage and Timeless Beauty:

Step out of the tourist honeypots to explore Santorini’s history and ancient heritage: visit the site of the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri, famous for being almost perfectly preserved by volcanic ash, and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, with its impressive collection of artefacts from the island’s past. Learn about the Byzantine churches, Venetian castles and traditional cave houses that alternate on the island like a palimpsest of human life in the dazzling summer light.

Everything in Santorini is the best moment, the most marvelous picture and the most incredible memory. Santorini is a whole experience of the senses, an escapade for your body, mind and, above all, your heart – an expertly woven tapestry of relaxation, romance and adventure. From its volcanic origins to its majestic blue waters, from its unique wine to its unique people, to everything in between and beyond, this remarkable Mediterranean island will provide you with a memorable adventure to write home about.