Akrotiri Castle | Santorini Travel Guide By Made of Journeys
Yes, Santorini is filled with stunning natural landmarks, but it also pursues a huge amount of historical and cultural sites. Discover what's beyond.
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Santorini will not stop surprising you. The more you will look, the more you will find.
In the peaceful and traditional village of Akrotiri that lies on the southwest coast of Santorini, you can visit the great Venetian Castle of Akrotiri. It is estimated that it was built in the first century of the Venetian occupation, as a shelter and a refuge.
La Ponta (the peak), its 13th century Venetian tower, is a great attraction since it provides a well-worth range of workshops and exhibitions of ancient Greek instruments.
Argy Kakissis is the co-founder and director of the project that restored the tower and brought it back into life. She believes that Santorini has even more to offer apart from its wonderful beaches and views. If you leave your bike or your car aside, you will find wonderful experience that you are not going to find if you are driving, she says.
She also takes the opportunity to tell us about the expansion of the project that will be called Symposium and will be dedicated to Music, Art and Greek Mythology. If you wanna know more about this initiative and would like to help out with their crowdfunding campaign, visit their website at
Ah! Before we forget: this place also provides unique panoramic views of Santorini.
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LA PONTA - SANTORINI VENETIAN CASTLE AKROTIRI
On this episode I visit the La Ponta cultural centre in Akrotiri.
La Ponta is located in an 13th century Venetian tower, within the castle of Akrotiri. It boasts an exquisite panoramic view of the island and is 1 km above the pre historic archeological set of Akrotiri, Santorini .
The tower hosts a tsabouna - Greek folk wind instrument of the bagpipe family - exhibition along with traditional Greek percussion and flutes.
In the La Ponta workshop they construct the tsabouna, various traditional and Ancient Greek flutes and the Cycladic drum doubaki.
Handcrafted musical instruments, unique books, prints and rare artefacts may be acquired in the gift shop. laponta.gr
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Akrotiri, 15 km from Fira, is a small community built around the walls of a Venetian castle, which is sheltered by long and time-battered walls. The small castle town seems to live at its own pace. Akrotiri is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. It is a prehistoric settlement discovered by archaeologist Spyros Marinatos in 1967, who discovered an entire village buried under lava and ash. According to its findings, the district flourished around 3000 BC and was destroyed by the volcanic eruption in 1500 BC. From Akrotiri and a few minutes hiking on a trail, you can reach the Red Beach: a landscape unique in the world, huge red rocks and reddish pebbles compose an incredible sight. The Red Beach is very well-organized and has a worldwide reputation as it is a unique natural phenomenon.
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Pyrgos is a beautiful village situated on the slope of the Prophet Elias, the highest point of the island. It has beautiful views, literally all of Santorini unfolds before the visitor's eyes. It is just 7.5 kilometers from Fira. It was the capital of the island until 1800. It is worth visiting the Monastery of Prophet Elias, built on top of the hill and Theotokaki one of the oldest churches of Santorini allegedly founded in the 10th century. You will also see Kastelli, formerly a medieval fortress on the island.
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Thira's Dolphin - Akrotiri, Santorini - Greece
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Thira's Dolphin hotel city: Akrotiri, Santorini - Country: Greece
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In Akrotiri, next to the Venetian Castle and very close to the prehistoric settlement, lies Thira's Dolphin. The traditional settlement is situated only 1 kilometre from the famous Red Beach.
-- Le Thira's Dolphin se situe à Akrotiri, à proximité du château vénitien et du village préhistorique. Le village traditionnel est à seulement 1 km de la célèbre plage Rouge.
-- El Thira's Dolphin está en Akrotiri, al lado del castillo veneciano y muy cerca del yacimiento prehistórico. Este alojamiento tradicional se encuentra a solo 1 km de la famosa playa Roja.
-- Die Unterkunft Thira's Dolphin begrüßt Sie neben der venezianischen Burganlage in Akrotiri, in der Nähe der prähistorischen Siedlung. Die traditionelle Siedlung liegt nur 1 km vom berühmten Roten Strand entfernt.
-- Thira's Dolphin ligt in Akrotiri, naast het Venetiaanse kasteel en zeer dicht bij de prehistorische nederzetting. De traditionele nederzetting ligt op slechts 1 km van het beroemde Rode Strand.
-- Il Thira's Dolphin sorge ad Akrotiri, accanto al Castello Veneziano, molto vicino agli insediamenti preistorici e a solo 1 km dalla famosa Spiaggia Rossa.
-- O Thira's Dolphin está situado em Akrotiri, junto ao Castelo Veneziano e muito perto do local pré-histórico. A aldeia tradicional fica apenas a 1 km da famosa Praia Vermelha.
-- Thira's Dolphin公寓式酒店位于阿克罗蒂里（Akrotiri），毗邻威尼斯城堡（Venetian Castle），非常靠近史前聚落。这间传统的公寓式酒店距离著名的红沙滩（Red Beach）1公里。 这间传统的基克拉迪风格的公寓式酒店设有12间指定的客房以及设有可欣赏到圣托里尼（Santorini）火山口风景的一室公寓。所有客房和公寓均配有空调、冰箱和电视。 客人可以在环绕着日光浴躺椅和遮阳伞的大型游泳池畔的室外酒吧放松并享用饮品。公寓式酒店设有宽敞的停车场。 ...
-- Hotel Thira's Dolphin znajduje się w wiosce Akrotiri, obok zamku weneckiego i w niewielkiej odległości od prehistorycznej osady. Od słynnej Czerwonej Plaży dzieli obiekt zaledwie 1 km.
-- Комплекс Thira's Dolphin расположен в деревне Акротири, рядом с венецианским замком и в непосредственной близости от доисторического поселения. Всего в 1 км от этого традиционного поселка раскинулся знаменитый Красный пляж.
-- Thira's Dolphin ligger i Akrotiri, bredvid den venetianska borgen och mycket nära den förhistoriska bosättningen. Den traditionella bosättningen ligger bara 1 kilometer från den berömda Röda stranden.
-- يقع Thira's Dolphin في مستوطنة أكروتيري وبجانب القلعة الفينيسية وعلى مقربة جدًا من مستوطنة من عصر ما قبل التاريخ. كما تقع هذه المستوطنة التقليدية على مسافة كيلومتر واحد فقط من الشاطئ الأحمر الشهير.
-- Στο Ακρωτήρι, δίπλα στο Ενετικό Κάστρο και πολύ κοντά στον προϊστορικό οικισμό, βρίσκεται DThira's Dolphin. Ο παραδοσιακός οικισμός είναι χτισμένος σε μόλις 1χλμ. από την περίφημη Κόκκινη Παραλία.
-- Thira's Dolphin ligger i Akrotiri, ved siden av det venetianske slottet og i nærheten av den forhistoriske bosetningen. Den tradisjonelle bebyggelsen ligger bare 1 km fra den kjente Rødestranden.
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Santorini Akrotiri - Castelul venetian
Santorini Akrotiri - Castelul venetian
Castelul, cunoscut in timpul stapanirii venetiene drept La Ponta, a fost construit de familia Gozzadini, careia ducele de Naxos, Nicolas Sanudo, i-a cedat aceste locuri in 1336, iar acestia au construit acest castel fortificat (Kasteli).
Pentru ca Gozzadini erau originari din Bologna, nu din Venetia, cu care Turcia era in conflict, acestia au reusit sa ramana stapani pe castel si in timpul stapanirii otomane.
In urma cutremurului din 1956, castelul, -pastrat intr-o stare buna pana atunci, -a fost grav afectat.
Drumul spre castel nu e greu, desi e panta, dar stradutele inguste cu porti si ferestre pitoresti rasplatesc efortul de a urca.
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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Τσαμπούνα και Τουμπάκι -Συμπόσιον Σαντορίνη - Τsabouna (Greek bagpipe) & Toubaki (drum) Santorini
Μεσημεριανό γλέντι με τα παιδιά της γειτονιάς - An afternonn with the local village boys
THIRAS DOLPHIN SANTORINI
Hotel Thira' s Dolphin in Santorini Island, at Akrotiri Village in Santorini Greece,THIRAS DOLPHIN HOTEL in santorini,VIDEO CREATED BY
Thira' s Dolphin, a complex of rooms and apartments to let, evaluated with three keys, is built with the traditional architectural style of the island and it is located in the magically beautiful island of Santorini, at the picturesque village Akrotiri, next to the Venetian Castle (Kastelli) and near the homonymous prehistoric settlement.
Thira's Dolphin is 10 kilometers away from the capital, Fira, 5 kilometers away from the port of Athinio, 12 kilometers away from the airport, 1 kilometer away from Kokkini Paralia (Red Beach) and 100 meters away from the bus stop.
At a really small distance from our hotel you will find delicatessen shops, restaurants, taverns, cafés, etc...
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Santorini Island Cyclades Greece
Santorini (Greek: Σαντορίνη), classically Thera, and officially Thira (Greek: Θήρα), is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from Greece's mainland.
It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago which bears the same name and is the remnant of a volcanic caldera. Another popular theory holds that the Thera is the area of the legend Atlantis.
It forms the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 sq mi) and a 2011 census population of 15,550.
The municipality of Santorini comprises the inhabited islands of Santorini and Therasia and the uninhabited islands of Nea Kameni, Palaia Kameni, Aspronisi, and Christiana.
The total land area is 90.623 km2 (34.990 sq mi).
Santorini is part of the Thira regional unit.
Santorini is essentially what remains after an enormous volcanic explosion that destroyed the earliest settlements on a formerly single island, and created the current geological caldera. A giant central, rectangular lagoon, which measures about 12 by 7 km (7.5 by 4.3 mi), is surrounded by 300 m (980 ft) high, steep cliffs on three sides. The main island slopes downward to the Aegean Sea. On the fourth side, the lagoon is separated from the sea by another much smaller island called Therasia; the lagoon is connected to the sea in two places, in the northwest and southwest. The caldera being 400m deep makes it possible for all but the largest ships to anchor anywhere in the protected bay; there is also a newly built marina in Vlychada on the southwestern coast.
The principal port is called Athinios.
The capital, Fira, clings to the top of the cliff looking down on the lagoon.
SANTORINI VILLAGES
Fira - Firostefani, Santorini
Fira, the capital of Santorini, is located above the old port.
A wide range of hotels, apartments, studios, rooms for rent and villas are offered for your Santorini holidays in Fira.
Oia (Ia), Santorini
The charming settlement of Oia (Ia), located on the tip of northern Santorini, is renowned for its amazing Caldera and sunset view, and its traditional cave houses that are built into the side of the reddish cliff.
Imerovigli, Santorini
Imerovigli is one of the most beautiful towns in the Aegean Sea region, built opposite the volcanic isles of Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni and Thirassia. It is perched at an altitude of 300 meters above the Caldera and offers a spellbinding view of the volcano and the sunset.
Kamari, Santorini
The seaside settlement of Kamari, on the south-eastern coast of Santorini, is one of the island's most popular resorts because of its superb black sandy beach and its well-developed tourist infrastructure.
Perissa, Santorini
The village of Perissa lies on the southern part of Santorini, beside the stunning black beach and crystal-clear waters. Perissa possesses a wide variety of hotels, apartments and studios for rent that offer comfortable and relaxing accommodation.
Akrotiri, Santorini
Akrotiri is an attractive in the south Santorini, renowned for its amazing ancient site of Minoan Thira, a civilization which was buried into ashes and lava thousands of years ago due to catastrophic volcanic eruptions.
Pyrgos, Santorini
Pyrgos is a traditional village built on the slopes of Mt. Profitis Ilias, in the center of Santorini Island. It is one of the most impressive Santorini villages, with Byzantine churches, Medieval Manors and Venetian Castles.
Vlyhada, Santorini
The charming fishing village of Vlyhada (Vlihada) is built on the southern coast of Santorini. It is the ideal destination for quiet and serene holidays, where visitors can relax at seaside taverns and cafes, and stay at hospitable hotels. From Vlyhada, you can easily reach the renowned ancient site of Akrotiri.
Getting there in Santorini
If you want to know how to reach it, Santorini is connected to Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Crete, Rhodes, Kos and all the major Cyclades islands (Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Sifnos, Milos, Tinos, Syros) by boat and Athens and many countries direct by plane.
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How to get the most out of a Greek Cruise stop in Crete - Chania
Our Greek cruise is off and running.
It's a 9 day cruise from Rome to Greece and the Greek Islands.
Day 1 was boarding.
Day 2 was at sea
Day 3 is a stop at the Port of Souda in Crete.
We took the public bus from the Port to Chania to spend the day.
This is Part I of a 2 part video.
In this video we show travelers how to catch the bus from Souda Port to the city of Chania.
We then explore some of the best places to visit in Chania.
We walk around the Old Chania Market, The Well of the Turk, Delizia Gelato Italiano, Theotokopoulou, Old City of Chania, San Salvatore, Firka Fortress and the Old Venetian Harbour.
We hope this video helps you plan a cruise stop over in Chania.
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Santorini Greece - Kastro Oia Houses & Oia Castle - Caldera Panoramic Views
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Santorini day 1 - Excitedly arriving at our accommodation at Kastro Oia Houses in Oia which is positioned right above Ammoudi bay. Then we go off exploring the beautiful little town including going to Oia castle which has amazing panoramic views of Oia.
These daily vlogs were filmed by me, a scatty Welsh 'lady' called Claire. My husband and I traveled to Santorini May/June for a week. We couldn't decide where to stay on the island so we decided to stay in three different towns : 2 nts in Oia - Kastro Oia Houses, 2 nts in Perissa - Meltemi Village and then 3 nts in Fira - Scirocco apartments. We also hired a car for the whole week. I hope you enjoy our adventures in Santorini .
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Greece 2019 Travel Guide ( Best Beaches in Greece Crete)
Greece 2019
So 12 of us decided to Travel to Greece this year, the same group that did Alicante Spain 2 years ago, and the beauty we saw from the country Greece is out of this world. we Travelled 1200km with one 9 seater and a 5 seater and even whilst driving the mountains and the natural surrounding of the country was just amazing to admire.
We travel to the Best Beaches that the locals had seen and in the video i've listed all top 4 beaches, each to its own beauty and different experiences.
Beach 1 -- Seitan Limania
It is one of the most isolated of Chania beaches and is located 22 km. northeast of the city and 2 km. east of the village Chordaki, on the eastern side of Akrotiri. Vertical wild cliffs and stunning blue waters create a summer landscape of incomparable beauty. The approach to Seitan Limania beach is not easy, as you will need to drive 15 minutes from the airport and then descend a downhill path for 22min, so be prepared to do a bit of hiking /climbing.
Beach 2 -- Balos
The deep blue of the shallow water of Balos is mixed with the sky and the rocky formations and all that makes you fall in love Balos at first … splash! To get there, you follow the National Road Chania-Kissamos for 46 km., them drive along a dirt road for 8 km. and go down the path that is 35 min. from the beach. Also, there are daily cruises from Kasteli to Balos. First, you can visit Gramvousa with its Venetian castle (1579-1584) and countless cacti and then go to Balos where you receive smaller boats to take you back to the shore.
Beach 3 --Preveli Beach
in Crete is located about 35km south of Rethymnon and 10km east of Plakias. Preveli Beach, also known as Limni of Preveli (Preveli Lake) or Finikas (Phoenix), is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotiko gorge, crossed bu the Great River.
Beach 4 - The sandy beach of Rethymno
City is located just 500m east of the city centre, next to the Venetian port. It's a lovely beach with golden sand and crystal clear shallow water, very well organized and close to all amenities of the city. It is actually the westernmost end of the 13km long beachfront of Rethymno Bay, which stretches east all the way to Skaleta. The vast beach is always busy, but never seems too crowded.