GUIDE TO SANTORINI

Impressive Landscapes and Stunning Sunsets...

Santorini holidays are renowned as the most beautiful throughout Greece and its impressive landscapes have fronted post cards and calendars worldwide. This stunning Greek island was blown apart many thousands of years ago by a volcanic explosion leaving a sea filled crater (caldera) in the middle and creating the Santorini we know and love today.

The stunning sunsets of this spectacular island are world famous and part of the attraction for many Santorini weddings and honeymoons each year. This is an island of romance and relaxation containing some of the most impressive views you will ever see. The whitewashed stone buildings and blue-domed churches are a spectacular sight set against the red, black and green steep cliff edges.

The capital of Santorini is Fira (also known as Thira) and one of the most extraordinary capitals in the world. Fira itself is set over 900mtrs above the harbour and is so steep it can only be accessed by a long walk uphill, taking in the amazing sights on a journey by cable car or a very traditional donkey ride. There are no cars at all in the capital due to the location, making it perfect for ambling around the maze of tiny cobbled streets and soaking up the splendid views that you cannot get away from on holidays in Santorini. The capital is very chic and filled with jewellery shops, boutiques and trendy cocktail bars contributing to the upmarket reputation of the island. Evenings in the capital can vary between a romantic meal in a taverna looking out over the harbour, visiting the cocktail bars or dancing until dawn in the numerous nightclubs.

Bustling Resorts and Historical Tours...

Two of the liveliest resorts in Santorini are Kamari and Perissa both with glorious stretches of dark volcanic sand sloping down to clear ink blue seas perfect for snorkelling. Perissa has a large water park which is great for all the family and there's an open air cinema to enjoy in Kamari. Both resorts are bustling and full of activities without being over the top and ruining the romance within. If you want something a little more laid back from your Santorini holidays head to the resort of Oia set up in the mountains, with some of the best views on the island it's like walking around in a dream.

Spend your days admiring the island from an open-air cafe, take a stroll down the steps to the tiny harbour or amble around the ruins of a Venetian castle in this charming romantic resort. Holidays in Santorini are great spent by the calm shores of the Ionian Sea basking in the dazzling sunshine although this gem of an island has much more to offer. There's a selection of boat trips to make the most of the beautiful scenery, excursions too many of the pretty blue-domed churches, historical tours around the ancient settlements and various wine tasting tours. These are just a taste of the delights that are on offer to you on the enchanting Greek island of Santorini. Book holidays to Santorini online here at Late Deals.