Stavros beach rests at the northern tip of the Akrotiri peninsula, a short drive from the city of Chania in western Crete. Its most striking feature is a near-circular, lagoon-like bay of calm, shallow, clear water, held beneath the bare grey mass of Stavros mountain. The enclosed water stays sheltered from wind and waves, giving … Read more
Gouverneto Monastery rises like a fortress on the wild northern edge of the Akrotiri peninsula, commanding the rocky headland near Chania in western Crete. Known also as Our Lady of the Angels, this working monastery blends Venetian military architecture with Orthodox spirituality—corner towers, thick walls and a sheltered courtyard speak to centuries of isolation and … Read more
Akrotiri is a broad, rocky peninsula reaching north-east from Chania in western Crete. The peninsula holds the city’s airport, the deep natural harbour of Souda Bay, and a scatter of beaches and historic monasteries across its bare hills. Clifftop religious sites, the sandy cove of Stavros, and the hilltop graves of the statesman Eleftherios Venizelos … Read more
Seitan Limania stands among the most photographed locations on Crete, a slender turquoise inlet slicing through bare rock cliffs on the Akrotiri peninsula. The dramatic cove, also known as Stefanou beach, rewards visitors with vivid blue-green water framed by towering stone walls that create a fjord-like atmosphere rare in the Mediterranean. Reaching this natural wonder … Read more
Santorini history runs from the thriving Bronze Age town of Akrotiri, through the colossal Minoan eruption around 1600 BC that formed the caldera, to ancient Thera, Venetian rule and the modern age of tourism. This guide covers the prehistory, the eruption, the ancient and medieval island and Santorini today. The island’s dramatic past underpins the … Read more
The Museum of Prehistoric Thera in Fira displays the stunning Minoan frescoes and finds excavated from the Bronze Age town of Akrotiri, including the famous Spring Fresco and the monkeys wall painting. It is the essential companion to a visit to Akrotiri. This guide covers the frescoes, the collection, tickets and how to visit. The … Read more
A secluded, beautiful cove near Akrotiri, White Beach is framed by tall pale cliffs and reachable only by boat from the nearby harbour or from the Red Beach. With no road and few facilities, it offers scenery, swimming and solitude. This guide covers the beach, how to get there by boat, what to expect and … Read more
Red Beach Santorini is one of the island’s most striking sights, a cove of dark sand framed by towering rust-red volcanic cliffs near Akrotiri. Spectacular but prone to rockfall, it must be visited with care. This guide covers how to visit safely, by foot or boat, the safety concerns and what to bring. Plan the … Read more
Akrotiri Santorini is a remarkably preserved Bronze Age Minoan town buried by the volcanic eruption around 1600 BC, often called the Greek Pompeii. Its multi-storey houses, drains and famous frescoes survive under a vast roof. This guide covers what to see, the history, tickets, the frescoes and how to visit. Plan the whole trip with … Read more