#2DAYSIN SANTORINI

A comprehensive travel itinerary

This was our second trip to Santorini and boy were we looking forward to it! Santorini is one of the most beautiful and amazing places that we have ever visited Situated in the Mediterranean in the Aegean Sea, with excellent weather all year round, beautiful surroundings, and great Greek hospitality, this is not a place to be missed

So without further ado, here's the guide for the best locations in Santorini to prepare you for your next trip Enjoy!

Akrotiri

It is believed that Akrotiri was the inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis An important historical town located in the south of Santorini with buildings stretching back to 4000BC. There are several archeological findings Here you can find the ruins of the bronze age buildings, and beautiful frescos which were covered in Ash from the nearby Volcano Theran Eruption

Getting there: To get Akrotiri you are best travelling by car which is a short journey about 15-20 minutes from Fira

Entrance fee: Free!

Best time to go: Anytime during the day is best to visit Akrotiri.

Photo tip:: There are some really interesting Frescos and Bronze age ruins and artefacts Akrotiri also has some great views of the beach, sea and island a place to be missed.

The Red Beach

The red beach is a volcanic sand beach located near Akrotiri. It is a narrow beach which is interesting to view because of the striking arrow head decline of the cliff pointing down into the sea Although you can find a few sunbathers nearby –it is probably not the best type of beach for sunbathing but more for scenic photographs The reason for this is its red-hue colour which is the reason for its popularity

Getting there: You can get to the red beach often by using a tour. However, you can also take the bus from Thira to Akrotíri and then either take the boat directly to the beach or walk for about 15 minutes from the bus stop It will cost you about 5 euros compared to a tour which may be more expensive (but include other activities).

Entrance fee: none

Best time to go: The best time to go to the red beach is during the day rather than the evening whether you want to view the cliffs, stay on the beach, or walk round the volcanic rocks.

Photo tip: You can get a good Instagram shot of the “arrowhead” like cliff projecting into the sea from a top of the cliff overlooking www.thetravellersdestinations.com

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Oia

Oia is a town you simply have to put onto your itinerary if you are going to Santorini. Oia is in many ways similar to Fira, but has some amazing views, fantastic restaurants and bars, and is very famous for the blue and white domed buildings.

Getting there: We travelled to Oia by car which took about 30 minutes journey time. You can also get there by bus from Fira centre for less than 5 euros but will take slightly longer to get there than by car.

Entrance fee: none

Best time to go: Visiting Oia is very much like visiting Fira - April to October time when the summer is at its best. You are best going there earlier rather than later in the day if you want to avoid the build up of crowds.

Photo tip: You can get some truly astounding Instagram pics here. There are some great opportunities by the walkway next to the church overlooking the whole town and capturing the blue domed buildings as well as some great shots of you walking across the white/grey paths and alleyways near the hotels and bars