Tag: Santoríni

Have a look on the work of my latest travel to Santoríni, Greece in November 2020. The island was pretty empty the last week before lockdown, but good weather conditions and warm temperatures have made the journey quite perfect. Santoríni is a paradise for all kind of hiking tourism. You could have a short walk through the villages or maybe a large one along the caldera for several hours. Or just walk on the beach.

If you’re interests are more cultural and historical a visit at the Archaeological Museum of Thera or the Museum of Prehistoric Thira would be an option. You are also able to combine hiking and culture by visiting the archaeological site of Anchient Thera. Starting in Kamari or Perissa and go for a two-hour-hike from one village to the other with Anchient Thera in between them on the Messavouno mountain, 360 meters above sea level.

Santoríni beaches are marvelous as well. The famous red beach for example or the beaches of Perissa and Kamari with their black volcano sand. And the water temperature is still quite warm in November. You don’t like swimming? – so just walk along the beach, get in just with your feet, cool down and relax.

The best way getting around the island is by using the local bus. It’s not always easy to understand the timetable, even more often the displayed time is not correct, but it basically works very well – and it is cheaper than a rental car or taxi.

Also very important – the greek food!!! When you’re in Greece you need to try the variety of the greek kitchen. Moussaka, Tomatokeftedes, Souvlaki especially in Santoríni you’d have to eat fish or seafood or rather hava some sweets like Loukoumades. Greek kitchen is well for both, vegetarian and meat lover.

And last but not least – the Santoríni wine

Having a glass of local wine while watching the sunset with a view into the caldera is one of the best things you could do in Santoríni. The local wines are great but not cheap as well. However I’d never had one that wasn’t worth it’s money.