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. The Red … 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. Akrotiri is the cultural highlight … Read more