There is a great walk along the cliffs of Santorini, a fantastic exercise and change of scene for those of you who live or work in big inland cities and towns. Hundreds of thousands of visitors went to the island of Santorini last year and had a wonderful time. As always on the Greek Islands there were sunsets…..lots of sublime sunsets. There were many nights when the sun was really showing off. You should go there to see for yourselves. On a nightly basis Santorini puts its magic spell on visitors, many of whom will never forget the sunsets they see. It is one of the most fantastic shows on earth….and it is different every night. In fact…even for people who live on Santorini it often feels too surreal for words. And sometimes…..well, sometimes the show continues well into the night because soon after sunset there is a full moon and very special things happen on Santorini on the night of a full moon. The beauty is blinding.
In the holiday resort of Imerovigli on the island of Santorini there are many hotels to choose from. Imerovigli is a traditional village situated on a high cliff. In front of the village is located an enormous rock called Skaros. Until 1800 Skaros was part of the land and had a castle on it where all the administration offices of the island were situated. The village was almost totally destroyed by the earthquake in 1956, and the cliff-edge houses were abandoned, but a tourist trade started up again in the 1970s. Today Imerovigli is a beautiful and quiet village, and also one of the top areas in Santorini for accommodation.
Kamari is another holiday resort on Santorini. It was completely rebuilt after the 1956 earthquake. It is now a tourist hotspot situated on the southeast side of the island of Santorini. The area is famous for its beautiful extensive beach, and for its green landscape. On the beachfront you can find hotels, restaurants, bars and many shops to suit all tastes and budgets. Also in Kamari a Jazz Festival takes place every year, in the lovely atmosphere of its outdoor cinema, so if you are a jazz fan you might enjoy a holiday there. Kamari also boasts a church which was built in 1100. The best time to visit the church is on August 15 during the feast of the Virgin Mary when a large festival is held there. Also, on September 24 another church in Kamari celebrates with a festival where food and wine are plentiful.
The holiday resort of Megalocori on Santorini is situated by a beautiful, sleepy, whitewashed Greek town, so it sounds like a holiday here would be very relaxing, doesn’t it? The name Megalocori means big village. Beaches are within easy reach of the town, and you can sample the traditional Greek food in the lovely little taverns. The area is also well known for its wine making, so great evenings could be had by all who stay there. The nightlife is quite laid back (not for party people) but lovely for couples and families.
There are many more resorts on Santorini to explore. Do have a look at what we have on offer and make your choice.
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