Secrets of Santorini: Escape to the Greek Islands with this gorgeous beach read

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Set in a lush garden with a massive projector screen beaming English language films, this was definitely a highlight. The cinema also offers a small bar where you can buy drinks and popcorn. vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”14031″ img_size=”1054X729″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ariadne flees for her own life after saving Theseus. Expecting to wed her hunk, Theseus not too surprisingly dumps Ariadne on Naxos, leaving her for dead. Trust us, it gets worse… Also known as Thera in Greek, Santorini is an island immortalised by poets and painters thanks to its celebrated light, multicoloured cliffs and picture-perfect sunsets. If it’s always been your dream to visit Santorini, here is just the start of what awaits you.

We hope that you meet your next favorite Greek novel with these short stories, historical fiction novels, translated Greek literature, mysteries, and much more. Let’s get started! Tomatokeftedes (tomato fritters) hail from Santorini and feature on most Santorini menus. They are most commonly enjoyed as an appetiser or a meze dish to share. Gorgeous Santorini is one of the best-loved travel destinations in Greece, and for good reason. Conquer the infamous Fira to Oia hike, have a fresh seafood lunch at Ammoudi Bay, and relax on the majestic beaches. Enrol on one of the many culinary classes on offer and learn to make Santorini’s rich and varied delicacies, such as tomato fritters, sfougato, melitinia and sweet koufeto.Many seasonal workers stay in Santorini during the tourist season, working in the tourism & hospitality industry. It is part of the Cyclades archipelago which is made up of approximately 220 islands. It is 200km south of Athens and it is relatively easy to get from Athens to Santorini (and vice versa). You can opt to do so via ferry from Piraeus or by plane. What is the meaning of “Oia” and “Fira”? Facts about Santorini Alternatively, hiking up to the Akrotiri Lighthouse offers you a breathtaking panorama over the Cyclades. Ammoudi Bay is another nice spot. So too is the hilltop village of Imerovigli. Several famous Greeks hail from here

The Venetians and the Byzantines ruled Santorini for centuries. That is until the Ottoman Turks took over. Greece finally gained its independence from Turkey in 1821. Many Santorini beaches have colored sandvc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”18302″ img_size=”1054X758″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As you start in Fira you will make your way through Firostefani, Imerovigli and then onto Oia. This is a great way to explore each village, the architecture and take in the incredible views along the way.

Bus– Buses are the best option for getting around Santorini, with prices ranging from 1.60-3 EUR depending on where you’re going. Fira to Oia is 2.30 EUR, while Fira to Perissa is 2.20 EUR. Perissa to the port is 1.60 EUR. There are multiple daily Athens to Santorini ferries (4.5 to 6 hours by highspeed ferry). The islands of Naxos, Paros, Ios, Milos, Folegandros, Mykonos, and Crete (1 to 3 hours) will have direct ferries from April to early November, and sometimes year-round for Naxos and Paros. Flights from Athens to Santorini take less than 1 hour, direct flights from western Europe (London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Venice) take 2 to 4 hours. The Santorini volcano has erupted a number of times throughout history. However, no eruption was larger or more damaging than the Minoan eruption in around 1613 BC.

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The population of Santorini is approximately 15,500 permanent residents, while 2 million visitorsarrive at the island every year. Imerovigli also has some of the most beautiful hotels in Santorini although they do come at a price. Grace Hotel is listed in Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world’s bestplaces to stay. Santorini: Portrait of a Vanished Era is a collection of photographs, reflections, and musings by Robert McCabe and Margarita Pournara. It portrays a very different Santorini: the Santorini of the 1950s before the tourists arrived. Santorini boasts some of the best sunsets in Greece