Santorini

Santorini is the southernmost point of the Cyclades and is essentially a group of islands consists of the islands of Thira, Thirasia, the Aspronissi, Palea and Nea Kameni.

Santorini is considered to be the most sought after place for a romantic getaway in Greece, since there are not many places in the world where you can enjoy exquisitely clear waters while perched on the rim of a massive active volcano in the middle of the sea! The island has a growing reputation as a “wedding destination” for couples not only from Greece but from all over the world. A trip to Santorini with the other half is a dream for anyone who has seen at least one photo of the island’s famous Caldera and exchanging kisses beneath Santorini’s famous sunset is the ultimate romantic experience!

Firá is the picturesque capital of the island; perched high up on the edge of the Caldera, it looks like a marvelous painting. Firá, together with Oia, Imerovígli and Firostefáni located high above on a cliff, make up the so-called “Caldera’s eyebrow”, the balcony of Santorini, which offers an amazing view of the volcano. Other famous smaller villages are Akrotíri and Méssa Vounó, with their famous archaeological sites, Pýrgos, Karterádes, Emporió, Ammoúdi, Finikiá, Períssa, Perívolos, Megalohóri, Kamári, Messariá and Monólithos: some of the villages are cosmopolitan some more peaceful; they are surrounded by vast vineyards; whitewashed cliff-top towns with castles affording amazing views out over the Aegean. Soaking up the villages’ distinctive traditional atmosphere is a very rewarding experience.

Useful Phone Numbers

Municipality Fira: 22860 22231

Police Fira: 22860 22649

Police Oia: 22860 71954

Fire Department: 22860 33199

Port: 22860 22239

Airport: 22860 28400

Customs Office: 22860 22230

Bus Station (KTEL): 22860 25404

Greek Tourism Office (E.O.T.): 22860 27199

Health Center Fira: 22860 22237

Health Center Emporio: 22860 81222

Health Center Kamari: 22860 31175

Health Center Oia: 22860 71227

Health Center Pyrgos: 22860 31207

Health Center Thirassia: 22860 29144

Archaeological Museum Fira: 22860 22217

Prehistoric Museum Fira: 22860 23217

Archaeological Site Akrotiri: 22860 81366

Folklore Museum Fira: 22860 22792

Nautical Mouseum Oia: 22860 71156