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Highlights

Map of Santorini

Places of Interest

Hot springs - Possible to visit by boat and a fantastic way to relax on your holiday. Here you can soak up the therapeutic mud and enjoy a leisurely swim. Located at Palea Kameni, next to Nea Kameni (old burnt one), which is the volcano.
Ancient Thira - The site of Ancient Thira is situated on the rocky headland of Mesa Vouno, 370 metres above sea level on the southeast coast. This site was re-colonised after the great eruption.
Akrotiri - An ancient Minoan city, located in the village of the same name, where excavations still continue to this day. There is also a castle (Goulas) which is now ruined (after the Turkish invasion in 1617).
Fira - The capital of Santorini with the spectacular architecture of its dazzling white houses. The volcano lies exactly opposite, still emitting puffs of steam. The town is situated 27.5 metres above sea level.

Beaches

Monolithos beach - a sandy beach with good tourist facilities.
Kamari beach - a black sandy beach situated near the airport.
Perissa and Perivolos beach - a long stretch of black volcanic sand with the 2 beaches merging into one. There are a variety of watersports on perivolas beach.
Armeni beach - located in the north of the island. This beach is reached by a 300 step walk.

Activities

Fira - Abundance of bars, shops, cafes and tavernas, some offering views of the Caldera. Beautiful cobbled streets, mixing old with new. Some night clubs to dance the night away.
Oia - Hosts the most fantastic view on Santorini. Spectacular sunsets. Beautiful white washed and blue domed houses. This is the most picturesque village in Greece so ensure you do not forget your camera.
Pyrgos - Large village retaining its medieval features. Highest point on the island.
Walking recommended throughout the island. Push bikes can be rented too.

Things to Buy

Santorini has a spectacular collection of gold and silver designs. The gold is the equivalent of 14 carat. Most popular designs are items such as dolphins and axes.

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Climate

Max Temp F	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Santorini	62	66	77	80	80	75	69
London	56	61	68	71	70	66	56

Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Santorini	8	9	11	12	12	9	7
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

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Additional Information

Great Excursions

Sunset cruise

Take in the spectacular views of the Caldera. Enjoy a buffet meal and unlimited wine as you watch the sunset over the magnificent island.

Volcano tour experience

Cruise over the Caldera, to the volcanic island of Nea Kameni. A guided walking tour will take you to the crater of the volcano before you cool off in the clear waters of the hot springs in Palai Kameni. Take in some of the best views on the island.

Akrotiri Archaeological Site and Museum

Explore the ruins of the ancient civilization of Akrotiri, covered by ash from the volcanic eruption of 1500BC.

Village and sunset in Oia

Visit the spectacular church of Episkope Gonia, the oldest Greek Orthodox church on the island, explore the medieval village of Pyrgos, and the picturesque village of Oia, enjoying the spectacular sunset. See the real Santorini.

Tour of the wine cave museum and sample the local wines

Unlimited wine and a 4 course Greek meal whilst you are entertained all night by traditional dancers and singers.

All the above excursions, as well as other days and nights out can be booked with the Olympic representative on the day after your arrival at the Welcome Get Together. Please book at this time to avoid disappointment as we have limited availability.

To get there:

Fly to Santorini from the UK airports. The airport of Santorini Island is located near the beach of Monolithos, 8 kilometres South East of Fira, the island's capital.

The transfer time between Fira and the airport is about twenty minutes.

To get around:

By Boat: There are direct ferries leaving from Santorini to Ios (1 hr) & Crete (6 hrs) with connecting ferries Paros (3hrs) Mykonos (5hrs)

By bus: Frequent bus services are available for throughout the island connecting the villages of Santorini with Fira.
Bus service available includes:
Fira to Karterados-Messaria-Kamari / Fira to Messaria-Pyrgos-Megalohori-Emporio-Perissa / Fira to Messaria-Monolithos / Fira to Oia / Fira to Karterados-Messaria-port / Kamari to the port / Perissa to Megalohori-port.

By Car: Rent a car or jeep from our representatives in Santorini.

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