The Santorini island in Greece is recognized by the small white-colored houses and restaurants present there. This is the favorite shooting location of Bollywood-Hollywood directors. There are two small cities on this island, Fira and Oia, situated in an area of ​​73 square km on the vast reef along the Aegean Sea in Greece. The pleasant weather and natural beauty of this city attract more than 3 lakh tourists every year. Due to these characteristics, this city is a hot spot for real estate investors.

Santorini Island was formed due to volcanic changes 30-40 million years ago. The rocks present here are made up of additional debris from lava after the volcano erupted. Santorini, a name given to it by its Italian natives, is the perfect travel destination for those who want to take some time out of their busy schedule to spend some moments of peace.

 

 

Tourist attraction near Santorini:

Oia

Santorini's most beautiful village, Oia, is filled with beautiful white stairs, bright white houses, and blue domes. For photographers, this village is no less than a paradise because here you will find a new surprise in every corner. Watching the sunset from the Palace of Oia has its own charm. However, for this, you have to reach the palace an hour before.

 

Fira

Santorini's capital Fira is famous for the St. Minas Holy Orthodox Church and the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Here you will find many great restaurants and shops. After exploring the capital, you can enjoy the delicious cuisine of Greece at the restaurants here.

 

Imerovigli

Imerovigli is a quiet and picturesque village, you will find several white chalk houses, churches, and blue domes here. The endless view of the twinkling sea present here will touch the heart of any tourist. In the restaurants, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the sunset while eating the delicious cuisine of Greece. You can also enjoy the scenic beauty of Fira and Oia through hiking from Fira to Oia. While hiking on Skaros Rock you'll get to see the remains of the old Venetian fort, which was once known as the capital of Santorini.

 

 

How much do we've to spend to explore Greece?

Being a most popular travel destination, everyone thinks that exploring Greece is expensive, however, it is not entirely true as it will depend on how you want to travel to Greece.

 

Also if you want to travel to Greece within your budget then visiting in the off-season (September and October) is the best choice because this time flight tickets and hotel price is relatively cheaper as compared to peak season. Fortunately, during the off-season, you'll also enjoy your vacations off the crowd.

 

Where to stay in Santorini? 

You can stay in Fira and Oia on the west side of the island. However, if you're budget-conscious then it is better to stay in Perissa. Perissa is a beautiful beach located on 11. Km. 

The beach is known for black sand, crystalline waters, and various other features. However, the enormous rock named Mesa Vouno enhances the beauty of the beach. When the rock shines in the dark it looks quite fascinating. Several tourists came to the Perrisa beach especially to see Mesa Vouno rock. You can book a hotel according to your preferences via hotel booking apps available on the internet. Staying in the cave house is also a good option because from the windows of these caves you can capture the picturesque view of the sea.

 

Which is the best option to explore Santorini? 

Exploring Santorini through a boat is the best option as it will take you to places like White Beach which can only be explored by boat. However, you can also hire a taxi or take a bus to explore the surroundings of Santorini like the red beach, etc.

 

How to reach Santorini? 

By Plane: You can take a flight from Athens to Santorini which will reach Santorini in about 45-55 minutes. Several flights serve this route. You can search for a flight on Skyscanner. 

By Ferry: Reaching Santorini by ferry is also the best option as during the journey you can explore the scenic beauty of the island. You can take a ferry from Piraeus, the port of Athens, which is about a 30-minute drive from the center of Athens.


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