Santorini: Akrotiri

After our lunch in Oia, we drove to Akrotiri Bay to enjoy our afternoon in the Red, White and Black Beaches.
On our arrival to Red Beach, we spotted this beautiful white chapel. Santorini is a very religious island, with many chapels, most of them private, as far as I heard.
In the photo, you see the tourists favorite means of transportation, ATV's, much easier to drive in the island due to the bad road conditions. Be careful when driving there especially because each road is a two way road. Also be aware that most of the time, when driving in the island, there are no protection rails, pedestrian crossings or sidewalks.

From Santorini: Red, White and Black Beaches

Red Beach's view is very pretty but if you wish to go there, you should wear proper shoes to cross the cliffs.Go slowly and carefully. What you see is what you get. Most of the way, there are no proper wood paths to cross nor handrails.

From Santorini: Red, White and Black Beaches

In spite of its impressive beauty, we decided to get the boat that had just arrived for the White and Black Beaches.Red B. was crowded and there was no space available to lay down and relax. 

For the same reasons, on our arrival to White Beach, we decided to try Black B. instead.

From Santorini: Red, White and Black Beaches

Smaller, with calm and transparent waters and not so many people, Black Beach was the right choice for us!

From Santorini: Red, White and Black Beaches

At 18:00 pm, was time to return to Red B. More boats available only in the following day.

From Santorini: Red, White and Black Beaches

This time, we could lay down and enjoy the beauty of the place. However, we didn't stay long, since we wanted to go to Akrotiri to watch the sunset, the same one in Oia, but in a more quiet way.
;-)

From Santorini: Red, White and Black Beaches

From Santorini: Sunset at

From Santorini: Sunset at

From Santorini: Sunset at

Santorini:Oia

Oia:one of the foremost tourist attractions of the Aegean Sea.  

Oia is absolutely lovely with its white houses facing the deep blue Aegean Sea.

From Santorini:Oia

From Santorini:Oia

This is a photo of its medieval fortifications that used to protect the town from the pirates. Usually -on a daily basis, actually- tourists come here to watch the sunset, considered by many one of the most beautiful in the world.

From Santorini:Oia

From Santorini:Oia

The cliffs also offer astonishing views...

From Santorini:Oia

If you want to go downstairs, it's better by donkey. Besides, it's more picturesque. ;-)

From Santorini:Oia

The town has a lot to offer like the many traditional shops where we can find interesting crafts and fine local products, like necklaces, earrings and bracelets in black lava stones. I bought some pieces for me and to offer to my family. They are not expensive, especially considering that they are handmade products. I also bought a pair of leather sandals for only 24 euro!!

From Santorini:Oia

Finally, the view from the restaurant where we enjoyed our lunch.

From Santorini:Oia

Just a final remark: we were advised to take our walk in the town during the morning due to the heat, which, indeed, revealed itself to be a very wise tip from our car rental agent in Kamari. ;-)

Eating and Drinking in Santorini

In Santorini, we tried some Greek delicacies we loved very much, like:

Fava,

Stuffed Vine Leaves

and

Prawn Saganaki

Generally served as appetizers or side dishes, we ordered each one of them as a light and delicious lunch combination.

From Santorini: Eat and Drink

Looking at the photos, it seems we were in Portugal, don't you think? ;-) The dishes are very well served and the prices are also very affordable. These photos were taken in our favorite restaurant in Kamari: Alexis Tavern.

From Santorini: Eat and Drink

From Santorini: Eat and Drink

Alexis became our favorite with its very friendly staff and delicious food, but in general terms, I think Kamari has very nice restaurants, as we can see in the photos below.

From Santorini: Eat and Drink

And guess where we had our first lunch in Santorini? ;-))

From Santorini: Eat and Drink

In Almira Restaurant!! :-)) Interesting, since we live in Almere, Netherlands :-))

From Santorini: Eat and Drink

There we tasted the local beer Red Donkey. If you wish to know the interesting story behind this beer, please, click on the link.

From Santorini: Eat and Drink

Santorini also offers very nice wines like this Lava Rosé. Give it a try if you go there! :-) Delicious!

From Santorini: Eat and Drink

Have you ever been in Santorini? Did you enjoy the food and the wines there? Would you like to share your experience with us? :-)