Santorini

The Greek island of Santorini is a marvellous destination for travellers and holiday makers of all kinds. The resort areas of this beautiful destination can readily display all of the hospitality that Greece is so famous for. A hotel stay here can bring a wonderful amount of relaxation, colour and local flair. Many of the hotels make use of resplendent beach side areas and offer easy access to the clean azure waters of the Aegean Sea. Key features of the island's many premium quality hotels are the friendly and accommodating nature of the staff and owners. Added to this is a level of convenience and dedication that can provide all travelling groups with a relaxing and peaceful stay. Indeed, the renting of a hotel room in Santorini can bring with it an element of refined luxury. Like many areas in Greece, a hotel in Santorini can offer quality levels of care and provision. Along with the marvellous cuisine that the island is famed for, hotel staff can also be a source of information for the busy tourist to Greece.

Santorini, also known as Thira, is part of the Cycladic Islands. This fascinating part of Greece is famed for its deeply rooted historical and architectural features. Beneath the ever-present gorgeous sunshine, there are many cultural sights. One of the essential ones for travellers to Santorini intrigued by the island's ancient past is the town of Akrotiri, in the south. This 3500 year old Minoan settlement has been preserved by volcanic ash and can be visited all year round. The incredibly well preserved remains can present travellers with something of an insight into an ancient civilisation. The Museum of Ancient Thera in the nearby town of Fira has collected and compiled many of the artefacts unearthed from Akrotiri. Presented in a clear and engaging manner, the museum marks another essential for those fascinated with the ancient civilisation. The more recent architecture of Greece holds a further interest, with the famous white walls and blue roofs marking Santorini out as being immersed in a wider culture of colour, beauty and life.