Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Santorini, Greeece

ORIENTATION: Fly into Thira, Santorini airport. From there you’ll find the most options in Fira, Firostefani or Oia. There are more dining options in Fira/Firostefani and many things are within walking distance. Oia is at the northern tip of the island and may require that you have a car depending on what you want to do on the island.

LODGING:
• Dana Villas
• Mill House

FOOD:
• Taverna Simos – Firostefani – 22860 23815 – seafood was outstanding and ask for staff recs
• Diverso – main square in Firo, open for breakfast/lunch/drinks at night. Order a waffle and sit outside on a windy day, you’ll be warm here
• - great fruit salad and outstanding sunset views
• Sisters – local delivery place – 22860 24004 – they did not speak English, but had a great Santorini salad

ATTRACTIONS:
• Oia – home of beautiful sunsets
• Perissa Beach – longest stretch of beach on the island, many bars & restaurants nearby, black sand
• Red Beach – Volcanic rock has turned this beach “red”
• Lighthouse – great views of Santorini from this southern tip of the island
• Wineries -

RENTAL CAR:
• Vazeos/Auto Europe – came straight to our hotel and were easy to deal with
• Hertz & Budget are also on the island

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