What can possibly be more magical than the turquoise waters, silky sand, and white Cycladic houses lining the cliff tops of Santorini?
A sudden desire to explore and be with my best friend some where hot in the sun, brought us to my favourite little paradise – Santorini. It is truly otherworldly and I can’t put into words how it feels to be on such a serene island which is surrounded by endless white and deep blue hues.
Even a second time around, I was in absolute awe of the beauty of this island and we took to exploring the side streets away from the tourists. Imagine- absolute silence, standing on a white rooftop which overlooks a blanket of deep blue waves and the curve of the island which is sparkling with civilisation. Although Santorini is definitely very touristy, it is possible to avoid the crowds and find the perfect natural environment which gave this Greek island its charm.
BEST TIME TO VISIT SANTORINI
June! The peak seasons of July and August are flooded with tourists (think brides in their wedding dresses and tourists with selfie sticks).
WHERE TO STAY IN SANTORINI
Astarte Suites in Akrotiri completely isolated from the rest of the island, the ideal getaway for a few days. We were lucky and had the entire infinity pool overlooking the caldera to ourselves! The space was truly incredible…airy, all white, mosaic tiled floors and the open sky above. The second hotel we stayed at was the Hotel Nissos Thira, which is located directly in Fira town. It has a swimming pool which is quite rare if you don’t have your own private villa to enjoy and want to cool off!
FAVOURITE BARS
Franco’s Bar, La Maltese and Koo Club. When we were there, Franco’s Bar was the ideal stop for a few lazy drinks. They played classical music and we got to lounge around in hammocks and look up at the millions of stars. The first time I walked by La Maltese, I couldn’t believe my eyes at how beautiful the venue was. Apart from the fact that it is a 5 star luxury property with a “private members only club,” it was eclectic and had such a fun and buzzing vibe. The Koo Club is located in the middle of Fira, so right in the hustle and bustle of all of the bars. It has an awesome outdoor club covered in palm trees with dance floors spread across two levels. I would definitely go here for your big night out!
TOP ACTIVITIES IN SANTORINI
Explore the infamous hiking trail along Fira, watch the sunset in Oia (obviously), rent quad bikes and ride from Fira in the north to Parikia in the south, tiptoe across the sleeping volcano, order the catch of the day at a local taverna.
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Jessica Marola says
My girlfriend and I are planning her 40th birthday and we want to take the exact trip you two created. Can you send along trip itinerary, contacts, tips, etc?? We are also flying from Canada.
We Are Travel Girls says
Hi Jessica, thanks for reading. This post was written for We Are Travel Girls by Kat Caprice of KatCaprice.com, perhaps you can reach out to Kat directly and see if she is able to help you with the planning of your trip. Becky x
Paula says
Hi, we are a group
Of 6 girls travelling to Santorini. Are there any nice spas we can go to that aren’t too expensive. We are happy to pay for luxury but not over the odds.
Any recommendations for us to
Eat/drink? I heard the 363
Champagne at is good. Have you been there?
Any tips will be appreciated.