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Six Things You Should Not Do In Santorini!

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Six Things You Should Not Do In Santorini!

Santorini is not just the most beautiful island of Greece, it is the most beautiful of all the world! However, the most important is to have a great time, and that can be achieved without spending a fortune. Follow my tips!

In the following article I pinpoint the 6 most common mistakes, that you should try to avoid!

1. Do not go to the famous Santorini Sunset

All tourists are flocking to take a seat in the castle of Saint Nicholas, with their cameras in their hands, trying to capture every moment, losing however, the precious feeling of the sunset.

Relax! The main purpose is to have a romantic and peaceful time, under the gentle sunlight that sets, otherwise its meaningless!

There are so many places with magnificent and equally spectacular  views of the Santorini sunset, apart from Oia. The chapel of Saint John, Pharos, the Baxedes area and the chapel of Saint Lia, in Finikia. Also in Imerovigli, Skaros and Fira, at the old mines, the view is dreamy!

So, do not push each other and ruin the magic of the sunset… Prefer a Santorini tour and let the professionals schedule your best sunset evening. See our Santorini Sunset Private Tour.

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2. Do not go to the famous Santorini beach

The beach with black sand is not unjustified one of the best beaches of Santorini, but it is usually flooded with people and you cannot even cross it, or enjoy it.

Swimming is a moment of pleasure. You should prefer beaches with less people such as Kouloumbou beach or Vlychada, which have the same lunar landscape with black sands and black-red pebbles.

However, you could definitely choose tours of Santorini that offer sightseeing, combining visits to most of the well known beaches with access by the sea. See our Santorini Exclusive Shore Private Tour.

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3. Do not try the most famous Santorini cuisine

The most famous local dishes of Santorini are the tomato balls, the fava, the garlic pasta and the fresh seafood!

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The island’s food can be for either economical standard, as long as you pay attention in which tavern you will have your meal or dinner. In many cases, people have been fooled of tourist traps and have eaten an indifferent dish, but paid a fortune. There are many taverns with traditional Santorini cuisine, at very economical prices.

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You could also book a Santorini tour and allow yourself to enjoy a wine tasting trip to the most enchanting Santorini cuisine. See our Santorini Private Tour And Food Experience.

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4. Do not taste the most famous Santorini Wines

Santorini produces many famous wines, including the Boutari and Gavala vineyard. Of course prices on liquor stores are overpriced, so I would suggest you visit one of the wineries through a Santorini tour to learn about the vineyards and of course to buy at a much better price the wines you prefer and you have already tried free of charge at the vineyard. See our Santorini South Part Private Tour.

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The Wine Tourism Cooperative Union, SantoWines, is located at the centre of Santorini, on the edge of the caldera and offers a unique opportunity to visit and taste most of the fine wines while admiring the beautiful sunset under the imposing view of the volcano.

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5. Do not go to the most famous Santorini destination

The truth is that all the islands of Greece, not only Santorini, cannot have just one favourite landscape. We certainly do not get to visit everything we want, but everything is worth it and every single place has its own beauty and peculiarity.

If you limit your visit only in Fira and Oia as they are said to be the most cosmopolitan places in Santorini, this will prevent you from enjoying the other villages and settlements of Santorini, which have their own beauty that fulfils this wonderful island.

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You can rent a Santorini Taxi and visit as many places as you want. I would suggest beautiful places like Imerovigli, Megalochori, Pyrgos and Emporio, or you could even go for sightseeing to meet the ancient civilization of Santorini with a Santorini tour. See our Santorini Historical Private Tour.

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6. Do not hang out to the famous nightlife

Too many bars, and pubs for every taste! In every settlement you will hear about the most famous one and where most people gather. But, why not make the difference and visit a more chill out bar! Vacations, are a chance to escape from intense rhythms and have fun…

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A more special suggestion is to go to a particularly beautiful cinema or just have a drink in Cine Camari‘s beautifully landscaped ground. This place is majestic! See our Santorini North Part Private Tour.

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Nothing is missing out of the imposing beauty of Santorini. I hope you take into consideration my advice and have your best holiday ever, at an island which is regarded as a relatively expensive summer destination.

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Greek island hopping: How to combine it with Santorini Tours

GREEK ISLAND HOPPING HOW TO COMBINE IT WITH SANTORINI TOURS

Greek island hopping: How to combine it with Santorini Tours

Would you like to visit Santorini and other Greek island during that summer period? Now is your chance and it is known as Greek island hopping! You can perfectly combine it with Santorini Tours.

Greece is famous for its lacy shores and countless beaches. The color of the sea and the endless blue make it the ideal destination for a boat trip. The wild beauty of the Cyclades of the South Aegean is a unique place for a boat trip in Greece.

Are you ready to discover the Greek islands? In the Greek archipelago you will discover many things like: large and lousy islands. Cosmopolitan and luxurious but also pristine beaches and fishing villages of timeless beauty. Arid islands of the Cyclades, full of snowy or green islands, full of springs and exotic beaches.

The most popular Greek island hopping destinations

Island tours to the Aegean is a unique experience. Dodecanese, Crete, Sporades Islands, the northern Aegean Islands, invite you to live the experiences they offer. Put down the map and make notes: by yacht or sailing you will just travel the way you want, while travel agencies can tell you about ferry and high speed ferries that greatly shorten the voyage during the summer months.

The most popular combination for those looking for luxury and cosmopolitan atmosphere in the Greek islands are Mykonos and Santorini in the Cyclades. You can also easily combine the following islands, as there is a direct connection between them by ferries and speedboats: Andros-Tinos-Mykonos, Serifos-Sifnos-Milos, Ios-Sikinos-Folegandros, Patmos-Leros-Kos- Rhodes to experience the amazing neoclassical settlement of little Symi.

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Private tours in Santorini

The duration of our excursion, which is exclusively prive, will be from four hours to a whole day, where we will visit different points of the island of special beauty, which are accessible only by boat or hiking. We also offer you Santorini private transfers.

We will guide you through the history of the island, its interesting geology, as well as the marine and underwater life. You will learn about the inhabitants’ lifestyle, architecture and traditional cuisine.

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The best way to enjoy this new type of vacations while you make a stop on the island of Santorini you should book now one of our special private tours:

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Cycladic architecture, an unsurpassed heritage in Santorini

Cycladic architecture, an unsurpassed heritage in Santorini

This is what architecture makes of each building. The Cyclades have over the years developed a special architecture that is not found anywhere else in the world and complements the beauty of the islands that have preserved it. The Cycladic houses are built by simple means in order to meet the needs of life, but they are considered to be unique in aesthetics.

Visiting Santorini island is the best way to enjoy the unique Cycladic architecture with Santorini tours!

The defensive characteristics of the Cycladic architecture

The islands of the Aegean sea faced security problems due to piracy, so the architecture was defensive. Houses were built in a fortified castle (Andros, Naxos), while the main villages were far from the sea, usually in a prominent position, so that threats from the raiders of the time could be spotted in time.

The factors that influenced Cycladitic architecture

Important factors that influenced the Cycladic architecture are the environment, the climate, the role of the water and the landscape. The settlement grew without planning, depending on the natural terrain. The construction of a village by design is very rare in the Cyclades. Thus, we mainly have “one-piece cubes” with an area of ​​3 × 4m. and a height of 2.5-3 m.

As no lumber was available, beams rarely exceeded three meters. The orientation of the house was usually south-east, so the house enjoyed natural light, while the walls were 60-80cm thick to ensure the desired temperature. For the same reason, on the north side there was almost always an opening to cool the house in the summer from the winds but also to avoid the cold air coming in winter.

In addition, the whitewashed walls offered clear appearance and relative cleanliness of the rooms, while the white color limits the absorption of heat in the summer months. Today, the development of materials, combined with the priceless architectural heritage of the Cyclades, enables us to build modern homes with a timeless character and style.

How to explore Santorini

You can meet every single part of Santorini and Cyclades by booking private tours in Santorini and Santorini private transfers! Out luxury mini buses can take you everywhere you wish and our qualified guides will give you all the information for every single village on Santorini.

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