by Violeta Matei | Nov 5, 2021
Until this year, I never thought it was possible to visit Santorini on a budget. Traveling to Santorini wasn’t part of my plans, unless I had to choose it as the starting point of a Greek island hopping itinerary. As Santorini is one of the Greek islands with...
by Violeta Matei | Dec 27, 2021
Santorini is arguably the most visited of all Greek islands. Its main attraction is the caldera, the charming croissant-shaped coastline that follows the contour of the ancient, now submerged volcano. Year after year, millions of tourists visit Santorini to spend a...
by Violeta Matei | Nov 8, 2021
If you were to spend one single day on Santorini, you’d make the most out of your time by hiking from Fira to Oia (or from Oia to Fira for that matter). This 10km long hike takes you through Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli, Finikia and Oia, along the clifftops of...
by Violeta Matei | Feb 20, 2022
Updated: Jan 23, 2023 @ 9:04 am The Santorini flying dress was one of the things that most impressed me on this Greek island. The giant red dress and the army of helpers around the photographer turned heads on the Oia to Fira hiking path. Little did I know that it was...
by Violeta Matei | Dec 9, 2021
Which is the black sand beach in Santorini? I want to this Greek island with this question in mind. I had already seen black sand beaches before, in Cyprus and in Italy, but I thought volcanic sand would make Santorini beaches unique. Much to my surprise, most beaches...
by Violeta Matei | Nov 11, 2021
Perissa Beach is one of the best places to go on Santorini to enjoy quality beach time. It is also a great choice for those who want a Santorini vacation on a budget. Keep in mind, though, that Santorini isn’t the best beach destination in Greece. Even if you...