7 Authentic Travel Experiences in Santorini, Santorini, Greece

Before visiting the famous island of Santorini in Greece for the first time, I too had seen the well-known photos of the island: the whitewashed houses, the blue domes, the sunsets that flood the sky with color. When I arrived on the island, during the first two days, I saw everything I had read about in most travel guides.

But I had three more days to stay, and suddenly I felt the urge to discover Santorini in a different way. To walk it, to feel it, to uncover its hidden corners and secrets. If you also have a few days available and want to experience the island of Santorini, these 7 experiences are - for me - the most meaningful.

This is a complete and well-preserved prehistoric settlement dating back to the Minoan era. It was a visit I definitely wanted to make, as I’m a lover of ancient history. I went to Akrotiri early in the morning, before the heat set in. From the moment I stepped under the roof, inside the archaeological site, I felt like I was traveling back in time.

In just a minute, it was as if I had blinked and magically been transported to ancient times, when this place was full of life. I walked the streets of a stunning 3,600-year- old city, with two-story houses, sewage systems, frescoes - a life suddenly frozen in volcanic ash. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).