The Beautiful Greek Islands - Santorini

Bliss · Mar 15, 2020

There are some places in this world that when you visit them, you feel like your soul belongs there.

My heart is in America, but there's something quite mystical about Santorini. It's beauty is so grandiose, so awe-some...the Greeks say that is the closest thing to heaven on Earth - literally - and that you can almost kiss God from the top of its Vouno (Mountain).

It is in Santorini that the Lost City of Atlantis lays buried deep.

With its volcanic black sand and blue-green coastline surrounded by the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea for as far as the eye can see...
Santorini's breathtaking scenery beholds you. I can't even express the depth of it.

Bliss · Mar 15, 2020

The Akrotiri peninsula in Santorini has a series of pebble coves formed from volcanic rock, including the renowned Red Beach, with striking cliffs stained by iron ore.

Akrotiri's Lighthouse sits on the edge of the island and is noted for its sunset views, (and the remains at Akrotiri Prehistoric Village date back to Minoan times). .. It is considered one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in Cyclades.

The prehistoric town of Akrotiri

Akrotiri was initially inhabited in 4500 B.C., while during 17th-20th B.C. centuries it became an important economic, cultural center and port in Aegean Sea, with commercial relationships to central Greece, Crete, Cyprus, Egypt and Syria.

In 17th B.C. it was heavily damaged by an earthquake, but it was soon rebuilt and developed, until 1600 B.C. when one of the biggest volcano eruptions in earths’ history buried the whole city.

The dust that covered the buildings contributed to their reservation in an excellent condition until the excavations of 19th-20th centuries which revealed an area of 200.000 sq.m. with impressive 2-3 floor buildings, sewage system, colorful wall paintings, ceramic pots and furniture. This has been one of the most important excavations in the whole world.

You can visit the excavations of Akrotiri and learn more about the prehistoric town of Akrotiri.

The ticket price is about $12, while there is free admission for students of EU member states and persons up to the age of 18.

It is worth buying a 4 day ticket that costs $15 and allows the entrance into the Prehistoric Town of Akrotiti, Ancient Thira, Archaeological Museum, Museum of Prehistoric Thira and Pyrgos’ Icons and Relics Collection.

Prehistoric Town of Akrotiti
Akrotiri
Open to the public:
November to March, 08.00-15.00 (Monday closed)
April to October, 08.00-20.00 (Thursday: 08.00-15.00)
T: +30 22860 81939

*There are also reduced price tickets.

TBC...