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Sightseeing in Santorini - what to see. Complete travel guide

Volcanic Island, Santorini 1. Tourists being not limited in time and wishing to enliven and diverse their leisure should necessarily pay a visit to the city of Rethymno. One may reach the city by ferry. In this case the trip will take about 4 hours. Another way to reach the city is by a high speed powerboat which will get to the destination three times faster.
2. The hottest months of the year on the Santorini island are considered to be July and August. An average day temperature commonly reaches +35C. The heat of the tourist season falls within a period from the beginning of May till the beginning of October.
3. The island features a well developed system of bus service. The island can be easily cruised by bus from early morning till late night. Tourist information offices as well as bus stations provide information on the cost of trips and current bus routes.
4. The guests of the island have also a chance to rent a car. The car will be a necessary means of transportation for those travelers looking for visiting of remote areas of the resort. The best car rental center is located in the airport of the Thira city as in this case the rental cost will be the lowest.
5. Apart from numerous hotels the island offers many of apartments and luxurious private villas for rent. As a rule these are located in close vicinity to the coastal area and thus equal to local fashionable hotels. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Tourists planning to visit the ancient city of Acrotiri should necessarily specify the open hours in advance. The matter is that the area is still worked by archeologists, that is why the district is open for public only a few hours per day.
7. Drivers and those tourists renting a scooter or a bike should keep in mind that not all the cities of the island feature filling stations. The cheapest fuel can be bought in the capital of the island.
Excursion over cultural sights of Santorini - 'must visit' points of interest
The island of Santorini keeps numerous unique landmarks and sites among which tourist will find remarkable archeological areas. A recommended spot to visit for tourists during Santorini … Open
8. Numerous spots of tourist attraction and cities of the island are located in a hard to get hilled area. In order to get to some villages and locations tourists will have to pass numerous steep stair flights. Those tourists planning a rich excursion program will need a pair of comfortable shoes.
9. Local restaurants’ menu will please those tourists giving preference to European cuisine. Local treats can be tried without any concerns. As a rule the most prestigious and expensive gastronomy establishments are located close to landmarks and sites as well as on the premises of local most visited beaches.
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What to visit being in Santorini - unique sights

Santorini Volcano

From the series “Volcanoes and Traps That Changed the Face of the Planet”
Check on the map:   Distance from Santorini center - 2 km.
The volcano remains active. Its last eruption occurred in 1950. Santorini Volcano impresses with its size, the diameter of its crater reaches 1 680 meters, and height is 130 meter. Santorini Mountain disappeared as a result of the Minoan eruption. A large oval gulf formed instead. Now it's filled with waters of the Aegean Sea. … Read further

Santorini

From the series “Monochromatic Cities - Stunning Views”
Check on the map:   Distance from Santorini center - 3.9 km.
The island’s population goes up to 13 400 people. Most of them work in the tourism industry. Fishing is still the major business in this area. It makes sense to try dozens of fish dishes and quite exotic sea delicatessens in the local restaurants. Guests of the island put the beach recreation at the first place. There you can go diving, the island has outstanding facilities for it. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Santorini

Paros
2. All the beaches of the island are free to visit and open for tourists any time of the day and week. Additional costs may be charged for renting of beach and sport equipment. All the large beaches are equipped with excellent renting centers. 3. The only means of ... Open »
Naxos
2. Regular ferry service connects Naxos to the neighboring islands. Tourists who are not limited in time for entertainment and resort exploration should put a visit of the neighboring islands into the schedule of their vacations. The cost of a ferry trip will fall ... Open »
Naxos
2. The only form of public transport on the island is bus; you can easily travel between major cities and towns. The main bus station is located on the waterfront of Chora, where you can specify the bus schedule and other important information. 3. Tourists who plan ... Open »
Heraklion
2. Bus is a common form of public transport in the city. Buses ply in the city from early morning. You can easily get to all parts of the city using buses, as well as to travel through the entire island. It should be mentioned that it’s not easy to find a bus in the ... Open »
Syros
2. There are good highways on the island, so you can comfortably travel by car around its territory. To rent a car it’s enough to have a standard set of documents, including a driver’s license of international standard, passport and credit card for deposit. 3. ... Open »
Tinos Island
2. You can move around the island by bus during the high season (from June to September). You can rent a car or scooter in Tinos during the off-season. There are also taxis here. But the cost of the trip will not be cheap. 3. There are excellent beaches on Tinos. ... Open »
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