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- 9.04.7/5642 ReviewFree"Having a nice trip in Santorini.Santorini is an enchanting destination that captivates with its breathtaking views, iconic white-washed buildings, and crystal-clear waters. The charm of this Greek island lies not only in its picturesque landscapes but also in its rich history and vibrant culture. From exploring the archaeological wonders of Akrotiri to savoring delicious Mediterranean cuisine against the backdrop of a stunning sunset in Oia, Santorini offers an unforgettable experience."Santorini>100km from AthensHighlights: Santorini Island is located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea in Greece. It is picturesque and has a large number of classic blue and white buildings in the Aegean Sea. It is also known for its brightly colored beaches and pure and beautiful bays. It has become a honeymoon paradise and holiday destination that countless people dream of. It is also the place where the legendary ancient developed civilization Atlantis sank, full of mystery. The island of Santorini is crescent-shaped from north to south, and the eastern part of the gentle terrain is scattered with beaches; the hills in the middle are full of vineyards; the west side has a large area of cliffs, towering and connected, on which many cliffs are built. The hotel, sitting on a calm bay to enjoy a 360-degree beautiful sea view and watch the sunset, is very romantic. The main towns on the island are Fira and Oia. Although Santorini is not big, it is worth savoring and exploring. The public transportation system on the island is not very punctual, so it is a better choice to rent a car to travel around. If you find it too troublesome to drive by yourself, you can also take a cruise around the island organized by a local tour group. In addition, you can also participate in other projects such as sightseeing, hiking, and sea kayaking. Santorini Island is located in the small town of Fira above the cliff on the west side. There are many shops and restaurants among the narrow alleys here. It is a lively place on the island and a good place to watch the sea. Here you can experience the feeling of riding a small donkey, go to the winery on the island to taste a glass of mellow Greek wine, you can also enjoy the sea breeze on the black sand beach, red sand beach or Berisha beach of Kamari, enjoy the sun and feel the beach Colorful nightlife. The iconic blue-roofed church, once featured on the cover of National Geographic, is also on the trail leading to the town of Firostefani from Fira. The small town of Oia, a 20-minute drive from Fira, is another large town in Santorini. In addition to the blue-roofed church that can be seen everywhere, there is also a beautiful sunset here. You can see the Aegean Sea and the white towns with your own eyes. A moving picture under the sunset. Volcano sightseeing in Santorini is also one of the most popular tourist items. You can sign up for local tour groups in various towns here to go by boat. You can hike on Kameni Volcano or in the sulphur hot springs in the bay. Swimming, you can also take a small submarine to visit the deep water under the Thira crater, there are many special experiences. If you are particularly interested in the history and culture of ancient Greece, you can go to the ruins of Akrotiri and ancient Fira, which are the remnants of the legendary Atlantis, which should not be missed, but the mountain road is relatively rugged, so you must Wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Shopping in Santorini is also indispensable, with various handicraft stores and jewelry stores everywhere on the island. The island's landscape paintings, volcanic stone handicrafts, handmade gold jewelry, traditional costumes, and local specialties are also good choices.Show Less
- 8.04.8/5557 ReviewFree"fantastic scenery but gets quite busy late morning onwards..if you travel there by car parking is difficult after midday."Santorini.Oia>100km from AthensHighlights: At the top of the northern headland of Santorini is a small town called Oia, which is very large. Unlike the town of Fira, which has a slightly more commercial flavor, the main purpose of most tourists here is to enjoy the sunset here. It is said that "the sunset falls into the Aegean Sea" can be seen here. The sunset view of the small town of Oia has been used as a source of inspiration by many artists and photographers. White houses, blue-roofed churches, and traditional windmills are always intoxicating under the setting sun. Whenever the sun goes down, tourists will always flock here, find a good place to watch the sunset and sit quietly for an hour, watching the sun go down slowly and disappear into the horizon, leaving only a crimson on the sea. Afterglow, the whole world calms down. Tourists can't help clapping their hands and applauding, praising this beautiful sunset. There are two platforms on the west side of the town, one is a seaside platform similar to the beacon tower, and the other is a small square under the windmill. These two places are good places to watch the sunset. Of course, you can also choose a restaurant with a good view and enjoy the food while watching the sunset. But remember to arrive early, otherwise you won't be able to get a seat. A seafood feast with Santorini specialty wine, and the sunset is very romantic. After nightfall, the small town of Oia still has a restless heart. There are various bars and nightclubs here. If you don’t go to nightclubs, you can also choose to go shopping. The small shops between the narrow alleys of Qingshi are usually open until one or two in the morning, so it is still crowded with people late at night, and the lights inside and outside the store are bright. Due to the relatively long sunshine hours in summer in Greece, the sun will only go down at 7 or 8 o'clock every night, so you still have enough time to visit other scenery of the town during the day. You can go to the Blue Roof Church to see, maybe you will meet the newlyweds who are having a wedding. Take a walk along the footpath of the town and see the white and blue huts from afar, blending in with the sky and the sea, and you can take pictures here. In addition, if economic conditions permit, you can choose to stay here for one night, choose that kind of Villa, open the window and face the sea, so that you can feel the dream-like scenery, which is very romantic.Show Less
- 7.44.7/5353 ReviewFree"Ferrari is actually a different pronunciation of the island's ancient name Syrah. Ferra is the capital of Santorini, a commercial center and transportation center, is the most prosperous and lively town on the island, and the most commercial place. The center of Ferra is mainly composed of five north-south roads, the most lively main street is actually only two, one is a cliff edge walkway, the other is parallel to it, very good to recognize the road. Around the central point Teotekoplu Square are the main banks, post offices and travel agencies and many souvenir shops"Fira.Fira>100km from AthensHighlights: Fira (also known as Thira), a small town built on the edge of a 400-meter-high volcano in the west of Santorini, has a spectacular view. The walls of the town houses are all white and the roofs are dark blue, which is in harmony with the sky, sea and ocean. Mixed into one, it is a postcard with a single shot. Fira is not only a traditional residential place, it is very prosperous. The town is convenient for taxis and there are many hotels. From here, there are direct buses to Oia town, black sand beach and red sand beach. It can be said to be the bus transfer station of Holy Island. Every peak season in July, August and September is basically crowded with tourists, many of whom are newly married couples who come here for their honeymoon. In the leisure time of a morning in the town, you can overlook the Aegean Sea, overlook the volcanic island on the opposite side, blow the sea breeze, sunbathe or walk around on the trails and take photos. In the evening, you can sit in the restaurant near the cliff and enjoy delicious food while watching the sunset. At night, it's even brighter. You can go to the bar to listen to music and relax with a glass of wine.Show Less
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based on 8016 reviews"I was completely planted by the descendants of the Sun, the shipwreck bay, located on the Greek island of Zakynthos, has a reputation as the island of paradise. In 1983, the smuggling ship Panagiotis was stranded here when it was transporting cigarettes, so it was named "Wreck Bay" Tips: The best viewing time is 11 am to 2 pm on the cliff of the observation deck. When looking for an angle to take pictures here, be sure to pay attention to safety!"Elation>100km from AthensHighlights: Shipwreck Bay is located on the northern west coast of Zakynthos Island. It is a well-known scenic spot on the island. It is well-known to the Chinese because the popular Korean drama "Descendants of the Sun" was filmed here. The bay is named for the wrecked ships that ran aground on the beach, and the entire Shipwreck Bay can be overlooked from a hilltop viewing platform a few hundred meters high from a nearby cliff. Steep cliffs surround the white sandy beach on three sides, and the surrounding sea water is from far to near, from deep to shallow, showing three different levels of blue: sapphire blue, fluorescent blue, and cream blue, as beautiful as being in a fantasy fairyland. Such beautiful scenery not only attracted the filming crew of "Descendants of the Sun", but also the famous Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki. inside the animation.Show Less - 6.64.4/5200 ReviewFree
based on 6396 reviews"The Red Beach is a must-check attraction to reach Santorini, because whether it is a leisure self-service tour or a group tour, the bus must pass here in the day of driving out. It is generally taken on the mountain and will not go down to the beach."Santorini>100km from AthensHighlights: The Red Sand Beach is a beautifully secluded beach with stunning views and secluded beaches by Acrotiri at the southern tip of Santorini. There are large expanses of red bare rock here. The rock is rich in iron, so it presents a fascinating red color, which is even more magical and dazzling under the sunlight. During peak tourist season, the beach is always full of deck chairs, where hot blondes sunbathe and rent a deck chair for around 7 euros.Show Less - 6.34.6/5255 ReviewFreebased on 309 reviews"If Santorini is a Greek card, then the Blue Top Church is Santorini's card, because at one point it was on the cover of National Geographic magazine and it became a globally known attraction, and more coincidentally, it was simple and straightforward. White is almost a bit otherworldly, no need to shoot high skills, no need to look for the angle, the "skull" at this door is the best today."Fira.Fira>100km from AthensHighlights: As a postcard-style landmark building in Santorini, there are actually many blue-roofed churches in Santorini, but the most famous one is the blue-roofed church that appeared in the National Geographic magazine. It is located in the town of Fira. the blue-roofed church. This church, also known as the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, is located on the seaside promenade between the towns of Fira and Firostefani. The blue-roofed church is small, on a hillside next to the sea, so from the town of Fira, you can see the classic combination of white buildings, blue domes and blue sea. This is not only a place for tourists from the Holy Island to travel, but also a classic background scenery for taking wedding photos.Show Less
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based on 5597 reviews"The idiom "Sky Pavilion" is probably known to everyone, but witnessing the sky church with your own eyes may not be possible, even for tourists who have been to Greece. Chinese tourists are more likely to board the island of Creek or hang on the Aegean Sea, and the Meteora Monastery in the central hinterland of Greece. Few Chinese tourists visit. "Meteora" in Greek means "hanging in the air", which is the difference between many of Meteora's monasteries."Kastraki>100km from AthensHighlights: The Meteora Monastery is one of the most spectacular buildings in the area and has been listed as a World Natural Heritage Site. It was built in the 14th century on a higher rocky hill in the valley at an altitude of 613 meters. The unique church is built on a high cliff, as if floating in the air, as if it makes people feel like they are in a pure land isolated from the world. The architectural pattern of the Meteora monastery reflects the status of the main monastery. There is a room where the skulls of the deceased monks are displayed, and the clothes worn by the early monks are also collected. There is a group of frescoes "Martydom of Saints" in the monastery.Show Less - 6.14.6/543 ReviewFreebased on 1950 reviews"The attractions are free. Standing on the bridge, looking through both ends, there is a tourist service point at the bridge. The canal is spectacular and worth visiting the scene, but it is relatively narrow and the shipping value is not big. I bought some Greek specialties in the nearby specialty store. A few knifes were confiscated by the airport. It is a pity."Loutraki-Perachora65.5km from AthensHighlights: The Corinth Canal cuts through a small stretch of land known as the Isthmus of Corinth, which provides a sea access from the Aegean Sea to Ionia. From a distance, the canal looks like a narrow, slender waterway, but its scale becomes apparent as ships approach and enter the canal. At only 5.5 kilometers long, the Corinth Canal is the deepest canal in the world, and one of the very few that has been carved out of hard rock. Therefore, ships passing through the canal are always at sea level. The idea of connecting the Aegean and Ionian Seas originated in ancient times, but it was not until the reign of the Roman emperor Nero in AD 67 that the canal was excavated. The vast majority of this vast project was undertaken by Jewish prisoners from the Roman Empire in the Jewish colonies. Construction was halted in AD 68 due to unrest in other parts of the empire. It wasn't until the 1890s that technological developments allowed the project to be completed. In 1892, a French company began building the canal. In 1893, the project was completed by the Greek authorities. A road bridge and a railway bridge span the canal.Show Less
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based on 7068 reviews"The famous black beach of Holy Island is located on the east side of Holy Island. It is a little far from the cliff town of the west. The black beach is as the name implies. It looks obviously not as good as the white beach. But it is less expensive. It is really a world. There are quite a lot of people on the beach. There are more countries in the country. I found that it is as far as Iceland. It is actually close to Macau. There are black beaches. It is not so scarce. Anyway, it is not bad to stroll around as a less conventional beach attraction. The hotel restaurant next to it is a special place to enjoy."Santorini.Kamari>100km from AthensHighlights: The black sand beach in Kamari Town is a long black sand beach formed by the continuous weathering of black sand and gravel deposited by the volcanic ash after the eruption of the volcanic island. It is a very popular holiday beach in the east of Santorini Island. There will be a lot of people.Show Less - 5.84.7/5160 ReviewFree"Mykonos is a Greek island in the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea. Also nicknamed as "The Island of the Winds" for the breezy strong island winds, Mykonos is well known for its vibrant nightlife and summer party atmosphere, in addition to whitewashed buildings, historical architecture, colourful maze of alleyways, upscale shops and a beautfiul beachline."Mykonos>100km from AthensHighlights: Known as the "white gem of the Aegean Sea", Mykonos is an island that maximizes elegance and sophistication. It has both the fashionable and charming temperament of a European metropolis, and the relaxed leisure of a windmill with blue sky and white houses in the Aegean Sea. , high-quality beaches and gentle slopes and cliffs are even more beautiful, and the nightlife around the clock is unimaginably wild. After docking at the port on the west side of the island, you will soon enter the complex and unpredictable town buildings of Mykonos like Zhuge Liang’s eight-array map. The army's fortifications, because of its small interior space and winding streets, were very annoying problems for the march of the invaders. As a landmark on the island, the five Kat Milli windmills are sure to make you feel childish. In windy Mykonos, the five large windmills used by farmers to grind grain are now out of service, making them one of the island's must-see tourist attractions. Now that you're here, don't be stingy with the camera's memory. Whether it's the wonderful light and shadow under the setting sun in the afternoon, or the warm yellow lights lit by the windmill after sunset, they are all intoxicating and excellent photography materials. . In addition, on the beach south of the windmill, there are three pelican stars worshipped by local residents as the god of luck to the island, including one Pedro II, who is enjoying his old age, and two energetic Pedro III. Both locals and tourists are fond of them, and there are many people who feed them.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do near Athens?
Some Best Things to Do near Athens include:Santorini, Oia, Fira, Navagio, Red beach
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Athens?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Athens include:Santorini:4.7, Oia:4.8, Fira:4.7, Navagio:4.6, Red beach:4.4
Where are Best Things to Do near Athens located?
The Best Things to Do near Athens are mainly located in:Santorini:Santorini, Oia:Santorini, Fira:Fira, Navagio:Elation, Red beach:Santorini
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