SANTORINI, GREECE
Santorini, also known as Thira, is one of the Cyclades islands in Greece, located in the Aegean Sea. It is 73 square kilometers (28 square miles) in size, and home to now 25,000 people! Santorini has been voted "One of the World's Most Beautiful Islands", and I absolutely understand why. The volcanic eruption (Minoan eruption) that took place in 1470BC was one of the largest volcanic events on Earth in recorded history! With it's whitewashed villages perched along the red, yellow, and green covered cliffs, beautiful windmills, red & black sand beaches, stunning teal waters, countless blue domes, Santorini's beauty is surely undeniable! It is surely one of my favorite places in all of Europe! To get to the amazing island of Santorini, just take a short 45min flight from Athens directly to the island.
Best Time to Visit & Climate
Zoe Aegeas Traditional Houses
I cannot speak highly enough about where I stayed in Santorini! Zoe Aegeas Traditional Houses is located in a perfect location in Oia, with an absurdly gorgeous and iconic view! I reserved the Honeymoon Studio solely based on the incredible view. It was extremely convenient to everywhere I wanted to roam by foot, the room was just the perfect size, the owner Zak was extremely helpful with anything I needed, and did I mention in fantastic view?! I was right beside one of the blue domes, and footsteps away from the best spot to watch the sunset, "The Castle"! I would absolutely stay here again. Everything about it was magical!
Best Time to Visit & Climate
- High Season: Mid-June through September, prices are at their highest, very dense crowds, great nightlife, great time for swimming, and the water temperatures are divine. July & August are the hottest months. August is the most expensive. Temperatures range from a high of 26-33°C (79-91°F), and a low of 17-23°C (64-73°F).
- Shoulder Season: April through mid-June, and mid-September through October, rates are much lower, and there will only be small crowds here and there. The water is a bit chilly, but this doesn't stop people from swimming. This is an excellent time to sightsee, hike, and explore. Temperatures from April to mid-June range from a high of 18-29°C (65-85°F), and a low of 11-21°C (52-69°F). Temperatures from September to October range from a high of 22-28°C (72-83°F), and a low of 16-21°C (60-69°F).
- Low Season: November through March, the rates are at their lowest, many places are closed, there are little-to-no crowds, and rain is common this time of year. Temperatures range from a high of 13-19°C (56-66°F), and a low of 7-14°C (44-57°F).
Zoe Aegeas Traditional Houses
I cannot speak highly enough about where I stayed in Santorini! Zoe Aegeas Traditional Houses is located in a perfect location in Oia, with an absurdly gorgeous and iconic view! I reserved the Honeymoon Studio solely based on the incredible view. It was extremely convenient to everywhere I wanted to roam by foot, the room was just the perfect size, the owner Zak was extremely helpful with anything I needed, and did I mention in fantastic view?! I was right beside one of the blue domes, and footsteps away from the best spot to watch the sunset, "The Castle"! I would absolutely stay here again. Everything about it was magical!
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Exploring Santorini
I explored around the island of Santorini the coolest ways I could, by foot & four wheeler (ATV)!!! The first few days, I explored around the area by foot. I traveled around Oia, Ammoudi Bay, and The Castle by foot, and it is quite a bit of area to cover! Zak, the owner of where I stayed, was kind enough to arrange the ATV for me! I really enjoyed Red Beach, Fira, Perivolos, Akrotiri, and Firostefani. The entire island of Santorini is absolutely beautiful. The colors are overwhelming, the landscapes are fabulous, and the people are so nice! I highly suggest getting out there to explore! It was one of the cleanest islands with the best charm, I've ever seen!
I explored around the island of Santorini the coolest ways I could, by foot & four wheeler (ATV)!!! The first few days, I explored around the area by foot. I traveled around Oia, Ammoudi Bay, and The Castle by foot, and it is quite a bit of area to cover! Zak, the owner of where I stayed, was kind enough to arrange the ATV for me! I really enjoyed Red Beach, Fira, Perivolos, Akrotiri, and Firostefani. The entire island of Santorini is absolutely beautiful. The colors are overwhelming, the landscapes are fabulous, and the people are so nice! I highly suggest getting out there to explore! It was one of the cleanest islands with the best charm, I've ever seen!
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