Santorini in
Greece is best known for its unique architecture and beautiful beaches, and
it’s already a household name for many. However, many are unaware of the
wonders the small island has to offer. Here are six reasons you should consider
visiting Santorini at least once in your life.
Budget
Santorini
does contain some luxury hotels that cost a fortune, but you can also find many
affordable hostels and small hotels. This makes Santorini a much better deal
than trying to stay in Athens. You’re also able to find authentic Greek food
off the street at a low price. Santorini is still quite traditional, so you can
find fresh fish and local produce at a reasonable price.
Beaches
Santorini
sits on the Aegean Sea. The island contains nearly wild beaches barely touched
by human civilisation to fully developed beaches that rival the top
Mediterranean resorts in the world. And you can reach these beaches from many
affordable accommodations. This isn’t like Hawaii where you have to pay top
dollar for the best hotels to be right on the best beaches on the island.
Sunsets
If you’re a
budding photographer or just like a beautiful sunset, Santorini is for you.
Santorini is famous for its amazing sunsets.
That is in addition to the deep blue sea. Or, you could enjoy the other
attractive spots on the island. There are plenty of them since the island was
voted one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
History
Santorini has
been settled for thousands of years. It was the home of one of the largest
volcanic eruptions in history, the eruption of Thera, that was likely to blame
for the collapse of the Bronze Age. Its eruption probably caused the demise of
the Minoan civilization on Crete a short distance to the south. Archaeologists
have found sites dating back from the Late Neolithic to its era as a major
Bronze Age port. The island remained a major port through the Greek Empire,
Byzantine Empire, and Ottoman Empire. Yes, this Greek Island was ruled by the
Ottomans starting in 1579. It was annexed by Greece in 1912.
Hospitality
Santorini
has a small native grape variety that is used by its local wine industry.
Fishing and agriculture remain sources of local employment, though the islands
relative lack of water barring its one desalinization plant limits that.
However, the main source of employment on the island is tourism. This means
that the locals are amazingly friendly. It also means that you can find
affordable rooms for rent in any village up to major estates. For people
looking for a Santorini villa as opposed to a hotel, visit the Blue Villas
website through this link, as
they offer a range of amenities, such as their into the blue experiences, to
make your stay more hospitable.
It has also
led to delicious opportunities, such as locals cooking in the distinct
Santorini style and serving food on the patio. You’ll also find a number of
shops catering to everyone from the luxury tourist to the budget buyer. And
none of it is the kitschy touristy stuff you find near the Parthenon.
Santorini is
the most famous island in its group, but visiting here puts you in the middle
of some of the best tourism opportunities in Greece. You’re a day’s trip from
Mykonos, an infamous party haven. You’re a short boat trip from the Castle of
Guerini on Astipalea. Or visit less travelled islands like Ios, Naxos, and
Milos.
Santorini is
an affordable tourist destination in Greece that lets you see authentic Greek
culture or appreciate the Aegean Sea. There are
excellent beaches, including many that are not crowded. The sunsets are amazing
and the locals are hospitable, not hostile, to tourists. And you’re centrally
located among some of the best Greek islands, making those islands a short-day
trip from your Santorini stay.
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