Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Santorini-Beaches
Monolithos-White Beach
Location: 10 km south-east of Fira, next to KamariDescription: It is in the area of the airport. It is a less crowded beach and the beach offers a few hotels and rooms, restaurants and cafés
Nearest village: Kamari
Perivolos-Black Beach
Location: East side of the island, couple of km from PerissaDescription: Perivolos is situated on the longest black beach of the island.
Nearest village: Perissa
Red Beach
Location: 8 km south west from Fira.Description: The red beach is one of the most famous and beautiful Santorini beaches. The beach is composed of black and red volcanic rocks.
Nearest village: Akrotiri
Athens to Santorini
Getting to Piraeus: The Metro is by far the easiest way to get between Piraeus' Great Harbor and central Athens. There are trains to Monastiraki every 10 minutes between 6:00–24:00 (trip takes about 40 min). Warning: The section between Piraeus and Monastiraki is notorious for pickpockets, so take extra care of your valuables and wear a money belt. In Piraeus, the Metro and train stations are 100 yards apart at the northeastern corner of the waterfront on Akti Kalimassioti. Bus #E96, connecting Piraeus to the airport, arrives and departs at the southwestern corner of Plateia Karaiskaki. There are no intercity buses to or from Piraeus.
ATHENS
Athens' top sights, the Acropolis/Ancient Agora and the National Archaeological Museum, deserve a half-day each. Two days total is plenty of time for the casual tourist to see the city's main attractions.
Day 1: In the morning, follow my "Welcome to Athens" introductory walk. Spend midday in the markets (shopping in the Plaka, browsing in the Central Market, and wandering through the flea market — best on Sunday). Grab a souvlaki lunch near Monastiraki. After lunch, do the ancient biggies — tour the Ancient Agora, then the Acropolis (confirming carefully how late the Acropolis is open). Be the last person off the Acropolis. Stroll down the Dionysiou Areopagitou into the Plaka for your evening meal and music.
Day 2: Spend the morning visiting museums or exploring the Plaka. After lunch, head to the National Archaeological Museum. Consider a bus tour to see the sunset at Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon .
Acropolis and Acropolis Museum One of the most famous monuments of the ancient world Hours: April-Oct site daily 8:00-19:30; Nov-March daily 8:00-17:30.
Ancient Agora The commercial, political and social heart of the city in ancient times. Hours Daily April-Sept 8:00-19:30 daily, Oct-March 8:00-17:30.
Day 1: In the morning, follow my "Welcome to Athens" introductory walk. Spend midday in the markets (shopping in the Plaka, browsing in the Central Market, and wandering through the flea market — best on Sunday). Grab a souvlaki lunch near Monastiraki. After lunch, do the ancient biggies — tour the Ancient Agora, then the Acropolis (confirming carefully how late the Acropolis is open). Be the last person off the Acropolis. Stroll down the Dionysiou Areopagitou into the Plaka for your evening meal and music.
Day 2: Spend the morning visiting museums or exploring the Plaka. After lunch, head to the National Archaeological Museum. Consider a bus tour to see the sunset at Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon .
Acropolis and Acropolis Museum One of the most famous monuments of the ancient world Hours: April-Oct site daily 8:00-19:30; Nov-March daily 8:00-17:30.
Ancient Agora The commercial, political and social heart of the city in ancient times. Hours Daily April-Sept 8:00-19:30 daily, Oct-March 8:00-17:30.
Seattle to Athens
So my plan is starting with flying into ATHENS for 2-3 days then off to SANTORINI. I mean since I am going to Greece I might as well see what I want while I am there.
Welcome to Santorini
A thousand sunsets, a thousand memories, a thousand heartbeats, colours of blue red & gold streaking the sky ... this is Santorini island ... Poets have written about it, artists attempt to capture its beauty. Nothing can quite describe ... the unsurpassed magic of Santorini.
This tiny Greek island in the Aegean sea, rich in history & steeped in myth, is situated on the southern east tip of the Cyclades Cluster.
Once famous for its seafaring captains & thriving trade from Russia towards England, France & Italy, & even further back in time the biblical volcanic catastrophe of 1500 BC, today Santorini is one of the most popular holiday destinations worldwide.
Fact Sheet :
Santorini is a group of islands in the south Aegean sea: Thera, Thirassia, Aspronisi, the Christiana Islands, Palia Kameni (Hot Springs) and Nea Kameni (Volcano). The Province of Thera (Thira) is made up of Santorini, Anafi, Thirassia, Ios, Folegandros and Sikinos – the Southern Cyclades group.
Characteristics
Rocky steep terrain on the caldera side (west coast), volcanic rock, pumice stone, unusual rock formations. Other areas have a gentler terrain. Climate is moist, warm summers with cool evenings. August has the famous 'Meltemia' winds. Sparse rainfall during the winter months.
Architecture
Cave Houses (dug into the volcanic rock), neo classical mansions, cobbled streets and winding paths, domed churches (many with a blue dome), most houses have a dome at some part of the roof structure.
Capital
Fira : built on the Caldera cliffs on the west coast of the island
Main Port
Athinios Port
Food & Agriculture
Vineyards - grape cultivation, cherry tomatoes, santorini cucumber, fava bean, santorini capers and cucumbers= 'Katsouni', santorini watermelon, chloro cheese, sweet pies = 'Melitinia'
Latitude
36 19’ 56” to 36 28’ 40” N.
Longitude
25 19’ 22” to 25 29’ 13” E.
Geography
128 nautical miles from Piraeus port on the mainland63 nautical miles north of Crete73 square kilometers in sizePermanent residents : 13,600 (2001 census)
How to get there
Boats depart from Piraeus all year round. During the summer season high speed hydrofoils also leave from Piraeus. There are also connections from Crete during the summer. Direct flights from Athens International Airport are available all year round.
This tiny Greek island in the Aegean sea, rich in history & steeped in myth, is situated on the southern east tip of the Cyclades Cluster.
Once famous for its seafaring captains & thriving trade from Russia towards England, France & Italy, & even further back in time the biblical volcanic catastrophe of 1500 BC, today Santorini is one of the most popular holiday destinations worldwide.
Fact Sheet :
Santorini is a group of islands in the south Aegean sea: Thera, Thirassia, Aspronisi, the Christiana Islands, Palia Kameni (Hot Springs) and Nea Kameni (Volcano). The Province of Thera (Thira) is made up of Santorini, Anafi, Thirassia, Ios, Folegandros and Sikinos – the Southern Cyclades group.
Characteristics
Rocky steep terrain on the caldera side (west coast), volcanic rock, pumice stone, unusual rock formations. Other areas have a gentler terrain. Climate is moist, warm summers with cool evenings. August has the famous 'Meltemia' winds. Sparse rainfall during the winter months.
Architecture
Cave Houses (dug into the volcanic rock), neo classical mansions, cobbled streets and winding paths, domed churches (many with a blue dome), most houses have a dome at some part of the roof structure.
Capital
Fira : built on the Caldera cliffs on the west coast of the island
Main Port
Athinios Port
Food & Agriculture
Vineyards - grape cultivation, cherry tomatoes, santorini cucumber, fava bean, santorini capers and cucumbers= 'Katsouni', santorini watermelon, chloro cheese, sweet pies = 'Melitinia'
Latitude
36 19’ 56” to 36 28’ 40” N.
Longitude
25 19’ 22” to 25 29’ 13” E.
Geography
128 nautical miles from Piraeus port on the mainland63 nautical miles north of Crete73 square kilometers in sizePermanent residents : 13,600 (2001 census)
How to get there
Boats depart from Piraeus all year round. During the summer season high speed hydrofoils also leave from Piraeus. There are also connections from Crete during the summer. Direct flights from Athens International Airport are available all year round.
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