In the white alleys of Santorini
Our weekly Santorini private tour takes its next stop here, in a picture where the clouds paint with the colours of the sun and canvas on the sky. A magnificent sunset in the most romantic corner of our country, somewhere in the white alleys of Santorini.
Santorini, or Thira, is the most famous Greek island in the world. There are few who fall in love or live in love in this beautiful place. The moment of sunset on the island has its own daily, but always special atmospheric magic.
It is time for the caves of Oia to be filled with people from all parts of the earth. The ruins of the castle of Agios Nikolaos are their usual destination, and there the dream of the sun sinking into the atmosphere seems dreamy…
A natural spa in the shade of the volcano
It was not the first time we were lured into addictive tasting routes and endless strolls to the most romantic island of the Cyclades. But amidst the general mood of relaxation and tranquillity that accompanied our summer vacation in Santorini, we decided to embark on a little more adventure…
So we didn’t miss out on getting acquainted with the myth of the volcano and discovering its secret secrets. We followed an information about a hot springs beach, with mineral-rich waters and sulfur dioxide bubbles gushing from the bottom, so we decided, without hesitation, what our next destination would be!
Old Kameni
In Old Kameni, the landscape gives the impression of a wild, perhaps even hostile. A whitewashed church stands to guard the waters, dedicated to the patron of the seas, Saint Nicholas, and contrasts between black and blue. But before our boat turned, we heard people and saw the sea turn green and immediately yellow. We were surprised! If we did not know what was going on there, we might have second thoughts about whether we would dive into these strange waters.
We left our stuff in the boat and one after the other we took a deep breath and showed our diving performance. The first contact with water there felt different, with intense alternations of cold and hot streams flowing through the skin and leaving a – unexpectedly – soft feeling. As we swam to the shallows, the warmth of the water began to surround us, and the smell of the brimstone gradually became more intense in our nostrils.
The beach of Agios Nikolaos
Until we could reach the shore and be able to walk, no one could understand where everyone had found this yellowish hue on their skin. But with the first finger touching the bottom, it was immediately clear… The shallow waters of Agios Nikolaos beach are covered by a layer of pale mud, rich in sulphur, manganese, iron and other extraordinary minerals rheumatism, arthritis and other pains.
Santorini volcano hot springs
As we were distracted by the feeling of mud in our hands and feet, and laughing at the color our skin received from it, we assumed that the gentle caress on our feet was from some fish, which might have been accidental. We had not realized that the tickling touch came from the dance of hundreds of tiny bubbles that struggled to release themselves from the surface.
We stayed there for about 30 minutes and on our return, our sense of relaxation was over. We were sure that, for such care, we would have to pay enormously, but in Santorini, nature generously offers it with all the benefits of the elements.
The uninhabited islands of Nea and Old Kameni are certainly famous among those who love adventure, history and exploration, and even more famous among those who love bathing in hot springs. The Santorini are well aware of what the volcano has to offer, so they organize daily and regular itineraries for the two volcanic islands.
For an inexplicable reason, what scares or scares the rest, the Santorini does not scare them… They say that they have learned to live with the volcano and that an explosion always gives enough signs before it happens. Until then, all of us will continue to enjoy the island of Agia Irini as the most romantic and enchanting destination in Europe’s largest and most dreamy, volcanic caldera.
Where to see the sunset in Santorini
Santorini is a beautiful island in Greece, famous for its amazing sunset.
If you are someone who has not seen enough sunsets, then you should definitely visit Santorini for this reason alone: to see the most beautiful sunset in the world.
Santorini sunset
Whether you are a romantic soul or not, if you ever find yourself in one of the streets of Santorini you will surely feel the beauty of the moment.
Santorini will show you her secret weapon! It will take you by the hand and lead you to Oia, just moments before sunset, and leave you there to admire the vast horizon that lies ahead of you with a fiery red sun somewhere in the depths of the Aegean! The sea loses its blue colour and becomes reddish, like the volcanic lava that created Santorini!
There are days when the streets of Oia are full of visitors from all over the world, flocking to see this unique spectacle of Santorini sunset. The ruins of Agios Nikolaos Castle, the churches and the rooftops are their usual destination, as they all look for a place that will help them enjoy the unique dreamy and atmospheric atmosphere.
The unique colour combinations as the sun sinks into the blue Aegean compose a romantic setting that touches every visitor.
Oia
Oia is located in the northern part of the island, 11 kilometres from Fira. It is famous for its sunset. Oia was one of the five castles of Santorini (the castle of Agios Nikolaos). The settlement reached its climax in the late 19th and early 20th centuries thanks to shipping, transit trade and agriculture.
Oia offers countless spots to enjoy sunset colours, much less crowded corners and 100% breathtaking views! Request Your Own Position!
Lighthouse in Akrotiri
Enjoy the famous sunset from the lighthouse in Akrotiri! The view is unique and you can see the whole island and Oia in the background as the sun dips into the sea! The world is much less than in Oia.
The lighthouse in Akrotiri is one of the most beautiful in the Cyclades. It was built in 1892 by the French Lighthouse Society. The height of the tower is 10 meters. Renovated in 1925, it ceased to function during World War II and became operational again in 1945. It was electrified in 1983 and its operation was automated in 1988.
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