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Akrotiri ©
Ruin
Akrotiri , Akrotiri
4.1
Set your clock back a few thousand years with a visit to Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption ar
Tours from $54
Red Beach ©
Beach
Red Beach , Akrotiri
3.0
Famous for its red rock formations, Red Beach sits just steps from the site of an ancient Minoan settlement destroyed by a volcanic eruption
Tours from $54
Kamari Beach ©
Beach
Kamari Beach , Kamari
4.1
Soak up the island atmosphere at Kamari Beach, a popular spot to watch sunrises and sunsets. This beach, Santorini's longest, attracts water-
Tours from $93
Perissa Black Sand Beach ©
Beach
Perissa Black Sand Beach , Perissa
4.3
One of Santorini's black volcanic beaches, Perissa Black Sand Beach remains popular for its calm waters and abundance of sea life. Lined with
Tours from $74
Experience Horse Riding ©
Equestrian Trail
Experience Horse Riding , Akrotiri
4.7
With Experience Horse Riding you can experience the pristine beauty of the island from horseback. Located in a small village near the famous

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Akrotiri

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Beaches · Ruins · Lighthouses
Located on Santorini's southwestern coastline, the small village of Akrotiri sits just a short walk from one of Europe's most significant Bronze Age archaeological sites. In 1627 a massive volcanic eruption destroyed a Minoan settlement located here, burying the remains of many everyday objects and preserving for posterity the ancient way of life of a long-gone culture. The settlement, once an important port city on the Aegean, likely served as an inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis, mentioned in two of the philosopher's major works. The modern village of Akrotiri now draws history buffs and vacationers from around the globe and offers easy proximity to a series of red and black volcanic beaches. Explore the family-friendly attractions of Akrotiri and add them to your vacation plans using our Greece online itinerary planner.

Side trips from Akrotiri

Kamari Beach ©
Beach
Kamari Beach
Kamari
4.1
Duration: 4 hours
Perissa Black Sand Beach ©
Beach
Perissa Black Sand Beach
Perissa
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Perivolos ©
Beach
Perivolos
Perivolos
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Santorini Volcano ©
Volcano
Santorini Volcano
Santorini
3.7
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Akrotiri

Akrotiri LightHouse ©
Lighthouse
Akrotiri LightHouse
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Faros Market ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Faros Market
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Galatea Pottery ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Galatea Pottery
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
La Ponta ©
History Museum
La Ponta
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes

Beaches in Akrotiri

White Beach ©
Beach
White Beach
3.3
Duration: 2 hours
Almyra Beach ©
Beach
Almyra Beach
3.9
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in Akrotiri

Venetian Castle of Santorini ©
Castle
Venetian Castle of Santorini
2.9
Duration: 30 minutes

Featured attractions

Santorini Sea Kayak - Day Tours ©
Kayaking / Canoeing
Santorini Sea Kayak - Day Tours
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
SeaJets
Nature / Wildlife Tour
SeaJets
Santorini
1.0
Duration: 2 hours
Boutari Winery ©
Winery / Vineyard
Boutari Winery
Megalochori
4.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Aegean Divers Dive Center - Day Excursions
Scuba / Snorkeling
Aegean Divers Dive Center - Day Excursions
Pyrgos
4.6
Duration: 4 hours

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Where to stay in Akrotiri

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For easy access to the area's volcanic beaches and famed archaeological sites, book your stay just a short drive from Akrotiri. A string of affordable inns and small hotels surrounding this village provide air-conditioned rooms with views of Santorini's volcanic caldera. Travelers wishing to indulge themselves while on the island can explore Akrotiri's private villas, offering access to outdoor swimming pools and private terraces, ideal for hosting small parties and sunset dinners.
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