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Oia Santorini |
Santorini, 200 km away
from Greece's mainland is a pretty and wonderful island to go and relax. Once a
volcanic island it has left some fantastic cliffs and stunning scenery. Fira is
the city center, with the little lanes, wonderful jewelry stores, steps and
donkeys; all the cruise ships anchor down and you climb on the donkey to go up
or down the stairs.
Oia, is what you see on
all the postcards, it is just so beautiful. Nice to go in the evening for the
sunset, walking and shopping.
We stayed in Vychlada, it is as though you are
alone in the world, no noise no cars, nothing, just relax and enjoy... The beaches of Santorini are
different due to their special geographical features. You have the famous Red beach, which is a bit difficult
to access but beautiful and a must go; and
the black beaches; with their volcanic pebbles. Perissa, Kamari and Perivolos
are the most popular.
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Donkeys at Fira Santorini |
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Sunset at Fira |
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Santorini's black pebble beach |
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Santorini |
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The red beach |
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Santorini |
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Oia |
We took the
ferry from Santorini to Mykonos. Mykonos is a different island, more of a party
island filled with people and music. We stayed in the city center Chora, at the
Leto hotel. You would need to rent a car, a quards or a scooter, to enjoy this
small fun island. Some great party beaches: I loved Nammos . Nammos is in the
Psarou beach. It is quite crowded, their lunch is good and the music is great, NAMMOS). Book
your beds and lunch. Nice food with a Mediterranean and a sushi menu, great cocktails and cool music. http://www.nammos.gr/: (+30) 2289022440. Solymar, on the Kalo Livadi Beach, is the same style.http://www.solymar.gr/
You can enjoy those beaches with older kids
otherwise you have more family oriented beached in Psarou beach and other
beaches.
Another beautiful beach was the Agio Sostis Beach.
Beware, no umbrellas, no beach beds, a bit of walking before reaching and
having breathtaking views, blue water and golden sand. You could have a late
lunch at Kiki. It is a simple traditional food, but quite popular, we didn't
get a chance to go as there was a long queue and you can't book it.
Walking around town, you will pass some nice
restaurants in little Venice and around. You can then go for a drink, and to
some discos. Party goes on the full night. If you are travelling with children,
you can still enjoy this beautiful island. And don't miss the great greek yoghurt ice-cream!
A must is
the sunset at Caprice bar. You just have to go. You can do some shopping too, Mykonos has really nice stores. Most of them are located
on the main street (Matogiannia).
Mykonos has become one of my favorite vacation
spot and Nammos my favorite party beach.
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Mykonos Windmills |
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Little Venice |
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Sunset at Caprice |
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Sunset at Caprice |
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Sunset at Caprice Mykonos |
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Solymar beach at Mykonos |
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Watermelon cocktail at Solymar |
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Nammos beach |
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Leto hotel |
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Fresh pasta restaurant in Mykonos |