In Santorini, you will enjoy unforgettable holidays, visiting amazing beaches, exquisite archaeological sites, and picturesque villages. In addition, you will also experience one of the most magical views in the world; the sunset during its descent behind the volcano into the calm waters of the Aegean Sea. On this page, you will find a map of Santorini, a variety of useful travel information about sightseeing and beaches, as well as distances of the Sellada Hotel from Santorini Port, Santorini Airport and other points of interest.
Santorini Sightseeing
If you are an aficionado of touring and history, you will definitely enjoy your stay on Santorini Island, Greece. Just get hold of a good map of Santorini and off you go!
The island possesses two of the most important archaeological sites inGreece: the Minoan Settlement of Akrotiri and Ancient Thira. Akrotiri is a very well-preserved ancient site, with houses, storage rooms, a sewage system, stairs, etc, all in magnificent condition. The entire settlement was covered in lava when the eruption of the volcano took place in the 17 th century B.C. Ancient Thira is a splendid ancient site that is located a short distance from Perissa. It is comprised of an agora, a theater, sanctuaries, and other structures.
We suggest dedicating a day to tour Fira, the capital of Santorini, to see the Gizi Manor, which houses a wonderful collection of historical documents, paintings and engravings. You can also visit the Archaeological and Folklore Museums, as well as the Museum of Pre-Historic Thira.
Beautiful churches, such as the Ippapantis of Sotira in Fira, the Panagias in Emporeio, the Agios Georgios in Imerovigli, the Eisodon of Panagias in Megalochori, the Theotokaki in Pyrgos, and the Panagias of Katefianis in Perissa, are churches located throughout the island.
Don’t forget to visit the small, volcanic islands of Thirassia, Nea and Palea Kammeni, located off the western shore of Santorini, where you can swim in the thermal baths of the Caldera.
Santorini Beaches - Perissa Beach
Have fun in the sun on some of the most unusual beaches in Greece. The black beach, which extends along the eastern coast of Santorini, is one of the most popular on the island. Part of the black beach is Perissa Beach, which has dark grey sand, clean waters and is a fantastic place to relax and have a good time. Perissa Beach is organized, with sun beds, umbrellas, water sports kiosks, tavernas, cafés, and beach bars. We also suggest visiting the Santorini beaches of Kamari, Perivolos, and Monolithos, all of which are part of the long black beach. The Red Beach and the White Beach, situated near Akrotiri, are also wonderful. The Santorini beaches of Armeni, Ammoudi and Baxedes, which are located near Oia, are worth a visit, as well.
Local Cuisine of Santorini
If you truly want to experience Santorini, you must try the tasty local delicacies. The most popular dishes are the famous fava (split pea paste) and tomato balls, as well as squash balls, chick pea balls, sun-dried cherry tomatoes, fried white aubergines, fish stew, and other seafood dishes. We recommend accompanying your meal with one of the wines produced in Santorini, which are celebrated for their aroma and the rich bouquet.
From the Sellada Beach Hotel Santorini, visitors have easy access to the following destinations:
- Santorini Airport: 16 km (taxi fare: € 20)
- Santorini Port: 12 km (taxi fare: € 18)
- Perissa Town Center : 400 meters (taxi fare: € 5)
- Fira Town: 15 km (taxi fare: € 16, bus fare: € 1,5)
- Perissa Beach: 100 meters
- Perivolos Beach: 500 meters
- Supermarket: 300 meters
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