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Santorini’s gorgeous views beckon millions of tourists from all over the world. Typically, a summer destination for its brilliant azure beaches, Santorini isn’t just about picturesque views to spice up your Instagram feed. There are numerous other places to visit in Santorini that offer a glimpse into this island turned tourist magnet although you might not be too harshly criticised if you do decide to just sit by the beach and sip something cold as you watch the glorious sunset in the distance. Nevertheless, Santorini is known for its distinct Cubiform houses in its capital Fira as well as another principal town nearby, Oia.
Other places to go in Santorini include Kamari beach or if you want to have an uninterrupted peaceful holiday, go to Nea Kameni, a small volcanic island that is uninhabited. Some of the other places to visit include Therasia, Perissa and the famed Akrotiri. Here are some of the must visit places in Santorini.
Once you’ve decided which Santorini tourist places to visit, don’t forget to check the SOTC website for details on offers on Santorini tour packages and Greece tour packages.
The capital of Santorini, this town offers unhindered views of the Aegean Sea, and the Museum of Prehistoric Thira is known to have items from Akrotiri, the destroyed Bronze Age settlement.
Whitewashed houses stand sentinel on top of rugged clifftops and while you’re here, don’t miss the Naval Maritime Museum or the Byzantine Castle Ruins.
One of the top places to visit in Santorini is Imerovigli. The quietly beautiful sunset here is immensely popular while the whitewashed houses are all built around the caldera to resemble an amphitheatre.
A resort on the east coast of Santorini, this beach is known for its black sand and open-air cinema. The beach however trumps all as most people are happy to be sunbathing to enjoying the water activities here.
