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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 it ...
This tiny Greek island, rich in history & steeped in
myth, is situated on the southern east tip of the Cyclades Archipelagos.
Once famous for its seafaring captains & thriving trade from
Russia towards England, France & Italy, & even further back
in time the biblical volcanic catastrophy of 1500 B.C., today Santorini
is one of the most popular holiday destinations world wide.
Aroma Suites can be found in Fira, the capital of Santorini
island. Here one can find the quaint cobblestone streets
filled with small shops with various unique, traditional as well
as tourist products, many cafes, restaurants and bars on the Caldera
cliffs with breathtaking view of the Aegean sea and volcano. |
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| Discover the location of
Aroma Suites - click on our maps |
| How to get to
Santorini |
Santorini may be reached by ferry
or air plane. During the summer season both the number
of ferries and flights to the island double. From the
port of Piraeus, there are at least 3 ferries daily
to the island. If you take the regular ferry, it takes
approximately 7 ½ hours, the fast ferries take
4 hours. There are also at least 3 flights a day &
during high season the number increases up to 7 flights
a day between the 2 existing domestic airlines, Aegean
Airlines & Olympic Airways. |
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| FIRA
TOWN MAP & OUR LOCATION |
| Aroma Suites
is open all year round |
During winter
time, visitors to the island can still find
things going on.
Each week festivals are held at the
local churches, and once the service and the procession
of icons around the chapel is completed, free wine and
food is offered. |
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| MAP
OF SANTORINI ISLAND |
| Our ' Winter
' Suggestions |
| - Visit our Wineries for a Delicious Wine
Tasting |
| - Visit the Archaeological Museum |
| - Discover the Prehistoric town of Ancient
Thira |
| - Hire a Mini Bus for a really Private Island
Tour! |
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| International Code to Santorini
: + 30 22860 ***** |
| Santorini - Useful Phone
Numbers |
| Local Port Authorities : 22239 |
| Santorini Airport : 31525 / 31666 |
| Police Station : 22649 |
| Fira Post Office : 22649 |
| Taxi Depot : 22555 |
| Bus Depot : 25404 |
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| Visit Santorini
in the winter time |
Santorini also
caters to lovers of peace & quiet. Life
on the island during these times of the year continues
at a slower pace.
The hub-bub of summer may have died down, but Santorini
still manages to retain its charm ..
Winter in Santorini is perfect for
a quiet and carefree stroll along the
Caldera footpaths in Fira and the village of Oia. |
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| Santorini Winter
Magic |
The island business
community operates for the locals.
One can find a few local cafes which remain open, as
well as banks, the local bookshop, a small selection
of shops, car hire firms & pharmacies.
There are restaurants & tavernas
that remain open all year round , catering to the local
inhabitants. Visitors to the island have a chance to
enjoy real island cuisine. |
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| Famous Beaches |
| Perissa Beach |
| Perissa is considered to be
one of Santorini’s best beaches. It has clear crystal
waters and smooth black sand, and the best part is during the
August winds called the Meltemia. This beach is protected from
the winds |
| Perivolos Beach |
| Perivolos lies between Vlihada
and Perissa. The sand is a dark grey colour & the waters
crystal clear. Beach bars & organised water sports are available. |
| Kamari Beach |
| Kamari is the most organised
beach town on the island. The beach front is a long stretch
with many shops, cafes and restaurants. Excellent place for
lunch by the beach |
| Red Beach |
| Red beach in the Village of
Akrotiri. The beach is unique in that the sand is a terracotta
red. The contrast of the red and deep blue of the waters is
truly unique. A trip to the Red beach is recommended |
| Vlichada Beach |
| Vlihada is located in the southern
part of the island very near Perivolos. There are impressive
hills out of pumice stone located right behind the beach. Quieter
than other beaches except in the month of August. |
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| Museums |
| Fira Museums |
| Archeological : 22217 |
| Prehistoric Thira : 23217 |
| Megaro Gyzi : 22244 |
| Messaria Museums |
| Argyros Mansion : 31669 - 33064 |
| Oia Museums |
| Naval Museum : 71156 |
| Wineries |
| Koutsoyiannopoulos Winery : Kamari 22266 |
| Santo Wines : Pyrgos 32128 / 22596 |
| Argyros Winery : Vothonas 32047 |
| Sigalas Winery : Fira 22802 |
| Boutari Wines : Megalohori 81607 / 81011 |
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