Santorini
Santorini is considered, and actually is, one of the most beautiful islands in Cyclades. It is particularly loved by foreigners and Greeks and especially in the summer, it is full of visitors who want to enjoy the sun, its beaches and its wonderful sunsets. There is, of course, a modern touristic infrastructure with modern and comfortable hotels, rooms to rent, restaurants, bars, modern ports and the airport with direct flights from Athens, which make the island an even more attractive destination for holidays. If you are interested in nightlife then Santorini is exactly what you are looking for in your holidays. Santorini wakes up at nights and apart from the restaurants and the taverns that stay open until very late at night you will also find numerous bars and clubs to party until early in the morning. Moreover, while at night you can have fun in the clubs, in the morning you can enjoy swimming and water sports at the island’s amazing beaches, Perissa, Perivolo, Monolitho and Kamari. Several of the beaches in Santorini have particularly colored sand and some others have imposing rocks around them. During your holidays, visit the ancient settlement of Akrotirio and ancient Thira. Additionally, walk in the traditional alleys of Fira, Santorini’s capital, and discover the unique beauties of the land. It is also worth visiting the volcano, the Archaeological and Folk Museum of the island, the windmills, Kaldera, the castle of Oia, the monasteries and chapels of the island. If you too want to spend unforgettable holidays in Santorini all you have to do is book your ferry tickets now.
The Santorini Port
You can easily and comfortably travel by ferry from Piraeus, Rafina and the surrounding islands to Santorini. You can also book your ferry tickets online via aktoploika.gr for a journey more comfortable and carefree. The journey from Piraeus to Santorini lasts about 9 hours by ferry and about 4-5 hours by speed ferry. There is also a ferry departing from Rafina for Santorini and the journey lasts about 8 hours. Both ports of Santorini, the port of Thira and the port of Athiniou have got several ferry itineraries. The port of Athiniou, of course, which is the newest and is 12 kilometers away from Fira, is the busiest one in departures and arrivals. Outside the port you will find one or two cafes, some mini markets and the bus stop.
Connection With Other Islands
Santorini has a ferry connection with the following ports: Piraeus (Athens), Anafi, Chalki, Folegandros, Heraklion (Crete), Ios, Karpathos, Kasos, Kimolos, Kos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Rhodes, Serifos, Sifnos, Sikinos, Sitia, Syros, Thirassia.
Ferry Tickets
You can now book ferry tickets online for Santorini via Aktoploika.gr. If you plan to travel during July and August, it’s best if you have booked several days or weeks earlier to avoid hitches. You should also know that round-trip/return ferry tickets come with a considerable discount.
Transportation
The bus itineraries in Santorini are exceptional, always on time and there are bus stops at almost all the beaches and the settlements of the island. During summer the itineraries are even more frequent and you will surely not regret it if you choose the bus for your travelling. The taxis are more expensive than the buses but travelling is faster and comfortable. You find several ones available outside the ports and the airport of the island as well as in the capital. One more ideal way of explore the whole island of Santorini is to rent a vehicle from the various car and motorbike rental agencies. You should book the vehicle of your choice online in order to have it waiting for you on your arrival on the full of tourists island, especially in the summer, so that you will not find it difficult to find one at the last minute.
Useful links: Santorini Hotels , Rent a Car, Santorini Flights
Happy Holidays in Santorini!!!