Stunned In Santorini

Volcanic island, beautiful architecture, warm weather, what more can you ask for?

On BlueStar Ferries from Naxos to Santorini, I ran into Dustin & Adam who also study in London. Elizabeth and I, connected with their accumulated 9 travelers into a whopping adventurous 11. Once we set foot off the ferry you better believe we used the best bargaining tactic possible with our large group. By the help of Blair and Nat’s experienced bargaining, we scored an 8 EURO per person/per night spot in a villa just outside of the centre of Fira. At this point Santorini was escalating up to the plateau of our trip and…. it just so overlooked a breathtaking volcano.

With no tourists to fuss with, clear sunny skies, and cheap Gyros pita for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plumping on the black sand beach in Kamari was my best option. I laid in the sun with topless Europeans exposed vegging around the beach on my left and Americans hard core rock climbing up the mountain, adventurous cliff jumping, and exerting military style workouts on my right. A comparative difference in two different cultures realized just laying out on the beach.

Santorini is gorgeous and has a relaxing paradise on all parts of the island. In Fira there are villas to relax; cafe’s to lounge; bars to party; and stores to shop; all with unimaginable views over the Aegean’s Nea Kameni volcano. On the other side near Kamari & Perissa Beach there are luxurious dream paradise beach front properties steps away from the black sand shore.

Santorini has a unique and different natural landscape and is an island NOT to miss.

Pictures of Fira and Kamari Beach in Santorini

Greek Isles Travel Recommendations

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