Music on the Byzantine Castle Ruins, Oia, Santorini
A man was playing a traditional instrument and singing while we were visiting the ruins. It was awesome! :)
Santorini view from Byzantine Castle Ruins
Beautiful Santorini!! dreamy place.. prestine water, beautiful artitecture .. loved it. One of the video from my Greece trip.. more to come!!
My visit to santorini was in March 1st week!!
Byzantine Castle Kale of Didymoticho
The castle of Didymoticho, or as it is called by locals Kale, dominates a rocky hill 107m., on the left shore of Erythropotamos.
The district saves traces of human presence from pre-historic times.
The castle is protected by a wall with total length of approximately 1800m., which is regularly strengthened by round and rectangular towers, twenty-four in total, which date from the early Christian until the Ottoman years.
The most famous and impressive is the Tower of Princes, in the southeastern corner of the fortified hill, which took its name from the legend that wants the daughter of the governor of the city falling from the ramparts.
Typical plate is preserved with an engraved monogram, probably the prototratora Michael Glavas Tarchinioti.
There were several major and minor exterior gates at the walls with the most significant being Saraioportes, the Neroportes or Kaleportes and Gates of the Bridge in the southwestern part of the fortifications near Erythropotamos.
Close to Neroportes and north of Kale at the foot of the western slope is the Pentazono, circular tower with a straight side, the interior of which was used as a reservoir, ensuring the supply of water to the castle and strengthening its defense.
At the foot of the hill, inside the natural rock, there are cave (carved cavities), which served as storage and water tanks in the basements of houses, while not excluding the religious use of some of them.
Filming the exterior & inside of the Byzantine Castle
SANTORINI, GREECE - TRAVEL VLOG | Oia, Fira, Amoudi Bay, Sunset Sail, Fish Pedicure, Domes & More!
Highlights from our trip to Santorini, Greece in September 2018!
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Hotel: El Greco Resort and Spa in Fira
Places visited and mentioned:
Oia
Fira
Amoudi Bay
Taverna Katina
Blue Domes of Santorini
Kissingfish Santorini
Oia Sunset at Amoudi Bay Steps
Byzantine Castle Ruins
Santorini Sailing
Red Beach Santorini
Oia - view from the castle ruins
Amazing view at the tip of #Oia at the castle ruins
Oia - Santorini
The view of Oia from the castle ruins at the very tip of Oia.
SUNSET CHASERS ON OIA CASTLE SANTORINI, OCTOBER 2016
OIA CASTLE HAS THE BEST SUNSET VIEW ON SANTORINI.
GREECE, EXPLORING an ancient Byzantine Church, island of SALAMINA
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Salamis, is the largest Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, about 1 nautical mile off-coast from Piraeus and about 16 kilometres west of central Athens. The chief city, Salamina, lies in the west-facing core of the crescent on Salamis Bay, which opens into the Saronic Gulf.
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.
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Greece: Sailing with Sunset Oia in Santorini
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The Greek island of Santorini (Thira) is known for having one of the most stunningly beautiful sunsets in the world. Santorini is in the southern Aegean Sea and actually consists of a group of islands. Not only that, the complex is still an active volcano as well.
Catching the sunset from the Oia’s Byzantine Castle ruins is one of the most popular spots on the island, but catching the sunset view while sailing is a whole different story.
Santorini, Greece - Part 1; August 2018
Santorini, Greece (part 1)
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Sharing video highlights/slight vlog-ish of our Santorini Trip – Part 1 (super late upload).
Warning a bit long: If you’re planning to go to Santorini this might be helpful.
Some observations/highlights during this Santorini trip:
1. Places to visit in Santorini – Three Bells of Fira, Imerovigli Anastasi Church, Ammoudi Bay, Byzantine castle ruins, Oia Castle, Atlantis books, Μουσείο Μουσικών Οργάνων Θήρας (Museum), Santorini Sunset view, Perissa Beach, Firá, Akrotíri Archaeological Site and Red Beach, Ancient Thira, Archeological Museum, Firá, Museum of Prehistoric Thira, Blue Domes at Perissa, Imerovigli Anastasi Church
2. Accomodation - We stayed for 3 days in Santorini. I stayed at Valvi Irini (114 sgd per room per night), Villa Kostas (115sgd per room per night). I highly recommend Villa Kostas (Mary the owner showed so much hospitality during my stay). A bit pricey during Summer season (peak).My friend Nhitz stayed at Villa Kasteli also a good place to stay.
3. Transport – Hiring a private Shuttle will cost you 30Euros per trip (a bit pricey), so we highly suggest to take public transpo (bus), it will only cost you 2-3euros per trip. If you can drive, hiring a car for the whole day will be a good option as well.
4. Tours – We only booked the tour package for Sunset Cruise, the rest is DIY (do it yourself) especially for Oia, Santorini, Walking from Fira to Oia is also advisable if you want to see more breathtaking sceneries of Santorini, but please be warned that it would take atleast 2-3 hours of walk in the scourging heat of the sun so bring water bottle with you.
5. Foods – most common that you should try – Souvlaki, Moussaka, Gyros, Feta and Cheese. Ofcourse the Greek Yogurt. Food here is cheaper compared to other European countries (ranging from 7 – 10 euros per meal- they have big servings per plate, so we normally share 1 order for 2 person).
6. Photography – you need to have lots of patience if you want an instagrammble shot at Oia, Santorini, you need to queue for a certain spot just to have that perfect shot.
7. Perissa Beach – Black sand beach, the water was really good that I find it therapeutic, instead of visiting other places, we stayed here for the rest of the day just to relax, that’s how good it was.
8. Visa Application / Insurance – If you’re from Singapore, if Greece is your only destination you can only apply for it at French Embassy. Visa fee from Singapore - $94.20 (Singapore dollar). Insurance is also mandatory for acquiring Schengen visa. I avail mine at FWD – SG$72.80 for coverage of 3 weeks.
9. Locals – as per our experience most of them were accommodating, the taxi driver taught us some of their language. They can understand English, though if not, you can use google translator (it helps).
10. Weather – we went there during summer, and Summer there is really the HOTTTT summer 32-33 degs. (compared to other Europe cities where it is summer but the temp. At morning is at 16deg cels). Use sunscreen if you like. For me, I’m the only person there who used umbrella – trust me it helps a lot. hahaha (too hot), though you might feel judged at first, coz Europeans love the heat of the sun. Don’t forget to bring water if you visit in summer.
11. Wifi / Internet – If you’re from Singapore, we highly recommend Changi Recommends. Around, 5-7 Sgd per day. Or avail of pocket data. Some of my friends bought sim cards from online stores (it will save a lot of penny, though it will limit your internet use – not for millenials.lol)
12. Cost – It is pricier to visit in Summer (coz its their peak season), though its okay as well, coz more activities can be done. Also you don’t need to carry a lot of bulky winter clothes, - tee’s (tshirt) will be enough/good.
13. Language – 99% of people in Santorini speak in Greek (but as per our experience they can easily understand English). We tried to speak in English for this Video – to cater for our foreign friends..lol (pardon the grammar, accent issues). Of course, we don’t know how to speak in greek.
14. Create lots of Memories, i’m thankful to my gorgeous and super beautiful travelmate Nhitz here who’s very selfless in taking our photos. We brought, Mirrorless cam, SLR Cam, DJI stabilizer for videos. (aside from our phone cam)
15. For part two of this Santorini Trip..please click this link.
Note: I do not own any of the music used for this video. All rights belong to the respective owner. – No intentions of monetizing this video.
Greece Budget Guide — 9D Athens, Santorini, Meteora under S$1.5K (All-In!) | The Travel Intern
From scaling the Great Saint Rock (Meteora) to get to the top of the tallest rock in Meteora, to catching the Acropolis (Athens) in real life, to strolling along the streets of Oia (Santorini) and catching that classic sunset shot, here is our 9-day budget guide through Athens, Santorini and Meteora:
We spent under S$1.5K in total, including flights and accommodation. Greece doesn't have to be all that expensive!
00:08 - Scoot
Scoot flies direct from Singapore to Athens and back. We recommend getting the long-haul meal bundle from them.
ATHENS
00:19 - Acropolis
It's that feeling you get when you see your history textbooks come to life. You'll be able to spot the famous Parthenon columns on top of a large flat rock from almost anywhere in the city.
00:22 - Athena temple
Look out for the remains of the Theatre of Dionysus and a fully reconstructed Odeon of Herodes Atticus — a functioning stone theatre that hosts Greek as well as international performances between May – October.
00:23 - Ancient Agora
Here, you'll see the Stoa of Attalos and the Temple of Hephaestus. They are both reconstructed ancient buildings.
00:29 - Syntagma Square
Catch the guard changing ceremony that happens hourly at Syntagma Square. It is quite an interesting ceremony to catch!
00:30 - Psyri/Omonia Area
Find as many street art/murals in the Psyri area as you can!
00:34 - Food in Omonia Area
Check this restaurant out for super yummy food, it's name in Google Maps is Secret Underground Restaurant.
We downed 1.5L of wine straight out of barrels, a side of grilled fish, and a basket of bread, for only €20!
00:38 - Temple of Zeus
Today, less than 15 columns are standing, but it is believed that there used to be 104 columns in the past. We'll leave it up to your imagination!
00:42 - Monastiraki Area
We visited the Monastiraki Flea Market to get some souvenirs.
SANTORINI
00:53 - Oia Area
Explore the streets of Oia, and search for the ruins of an old Byzantine Castle in Oia!
00:59 - Red Beach
Take a dip in Red Beach, but to reach clearer waters, you will have to swim out quite a bit. It's crowded at all times of the day though.
01:02 - Oia Castle Sunset Point
It's also in Oia that everyone hopes to catch the perfect sunset shot of Santorini's classic whitewashed houses carved into clifftops overlooking the caldera filled with water.
01:11 - Amoudi Bay
For adrenaline junkies, be sure to go cliff jumping at Amoudi Bay! Super fun.
01:21 - Fira
Get around Fira on an ATV/scooter.
01:23 - Santo Wines
Head for a winery tour at Santo Wines. Book in advance though (only available online). You can also order a set of 6, 12, or 18 tasters along with the “Santorini” platter of Greek cheese, olives and breadsticks.
01:27 Skaros Rock
This place is our favourite sunset spot, over the Oia sunset spot ;-)
METEORA
01:35 - Sunset Tour with Visit Meteora
We found taking the Sunset Tour with Visit Meteora to be very informative and interesting. It starts from 4:30pm and ends around 9:30pm depending on when the sun sets.
01:42 - Restaurant Meteora
Have some local cuisine here at Restaurant Meteora, slightly pricier but yummy, yummy food! We had two meals here. It's that good :-)
01:50 - Scrambling Tour with Visit Meteora
We scaled the Great Saint Rock, the tallest rock in Meteora, during our Scrambling Tour with Visit Meteora. Again, for all the adrenaline junkies out there! You also get to marvel at the pro rock climbers along the way as well.
Apart from Singapore to Athens, Scoot now also flies direct to Berlin from Singapore! Check our Berlin videos out as well! :-)
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Santorini
Greece, Oia, Byzantine Castle Ruins
Beautiful Oia, Santorini
Oia is a wonderful traditional village in the north part of Santorini. This is where everybody comes to enjoy the famous sunset. Music by Manos Hatzidakis !
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Santorini Monolithos beach
Byzantine Basilica, destroyed by the barbarians
The Black Sea coast of Russia. Here in ancient times were colonies of Byzantium and Genoa. We decided to visit the ruins of the 10th century basilica, but unfortunately there was almost nothing left of the temple.
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Location: Byzantine Castle Ruins, Oia Santorini, Greece
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Santorini Travel Guide - Greece Memorable Moments
Santorini Travel Guide - Greece Memorable Moments
Santorini is a volcanic island in the Cyclades group of the Greek islands. It is located between Ios and Anafi islands. It is famous for dramatic views, stunning sunsets from Oia town, the strange white aubergine (eggplant), the town of Thira and naturally its very own active volcano. There are naturally fantastic beaches such as the beach of Perissa, maybe the best beach in Santorini, the black pebble beach of Kamari, white beach and red beach.
There are several villages and towns on Santorini Island, four of which are perched along the top of the crescent-shaped cliff of the caldera.
Fira - the main stunning cliff-perched town, featuring all that Oia has, but much more overcrowded.
Karterados - 2km south of Fira. Here you can find the traditional Santorini architecture
Kamari - black pebble beach. Has stunning views of Sunrise.
Firostefani - just 10 minutes walking distance from Fira, offering unique views of the volcano and sunset from it cliff-perched site.
Imerovigli - small resort town perched on the cliff a short bus ride away from Fira. Has absolutely stunning views of the sunset (all the way down to the horizon) and of Oia.
Oia or Ia - for unforgettable sunsets, probably the most charming cliff-perched place on the island.
Pyrgos - highest point on the island; picturesque monastery and streets, can compete with Oia.
Perissa - Nice, well-organized beaches and good Greek fish taverns.
Megalochori -Traditional village with a lot of old white cycladic churches.
Akrotiri-Visit the Venetian Castle and on the top with amazing views the tower La Ponta- Greek Bagpipe exhibition workshop-Daily music!]]
Mesaria - The centre of the island. There is a small market on the road every morning with fresh fish. Do not miss the Argiros Estate to see a 19th century house fully rebuilt.
Monolithos- Nice beach and a few good taverns. Very good for children, as the water is shallow.
Vlichada - a small village and a beach.
Vothonas - a small rock village, the church of St. Ann is here. Architecturally it is the strangest village on the island, as all the buildings were cut from the ravine that it is in.
Also there's Thirasia, a village on the nearby island with the same name--visited by fewer tourists. There are daily excursions to the Kameni (volcano) Island which also reach Thirasia island.
The tourist season starts April 1, or around Greek Easter. The period from December through March is very much the off-season and marked by colder temperatures, rain and winds. Although the temperature is rarely cold, the poor weather makes for a less than optimal experience on this beautiful island. Most of the businesses, including hotels and guest houses, may be closed. The air is usually hot and dry during the busy summer months with very little rain between May and September. Ideal times to visit, for milder weather, lower prices and crowds, are April-June and September-October.
The island has a public bus service, with buses costing € 1.60, € 1.80 and € 2.20. There are no daily or weekly bus passes available. Recommended routes by foot include the amazing walk from Fira to Oia (note that this walk is less nice in reverse, it can take less than three hours but can be difficult, for up and downhill climbs, the rocky surface at times, and the proximity to unprotected cliffs that drop sharply into the caldera) along the caldera, as well as the paths over Perissa Rock connecting Perissa, Kamari, and Pyrgos. The walk between Perissa and Kamari is fairly short (via Ancient Thira), while the walk to Pyrgos is somewhat longer, passing through the highest point on the island. The views are breathtaking and you could find different kinds and colours of rocks and plants as you walk. The walking route is different from where the city buses go.
A lot to see in Santorini such as :
Akrotiri
Santorini caldera
Ancient Thera
Profitis Ilias
Paralia Vlichada
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Skaros
Santorin Athinios Hafen
Archaeological Museum of Thera
White Beach
Perissa Black Sand Beach
Santorini cable car
Kamari Beach
Monolithos Beach
Black Beach
Megaro Gizi
Red Beach
Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri
Byzantine Castle Ruins
Three Bells of Fira
Melitini
Baxedes beach
Therasia
Nea Kameni
Oia castle
Playa Roja
Mésa Vounó
( Santorini - Greece ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Santorini . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Santorini - Greece
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SANTORINI ISLAND'S OIA CASTLE DURING SUNSET. PANORAMIC VIEW.
Sunset at Oia, Santorini, Greece. ΗΛΙΟΒΑΣΙΛΕΜΑ ΣΤΟ ΚΑΣΤΡΟ ΟΙΑΣ, ΣΑΝΤΟΡΙΝΗ. 2009
Sunset at Oia (Goulas Castle) on Santorini, Greece 03 (02. Jun. 2017)
Sunset at Oia (Goulas Castle) on Santorini, Greece (02. Jun. 2017)
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