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Akrotiri Village
Akrotiri was one of the fortified castles of the island during the medieval years. After Santorini was occupied by the Turks, the strong Venetian castle was torn down. The remains of its towers are easily discernible. The old churches of Aghia Triada and Ypapanti tou Soteros are found in the area.
From here road leads to the southern part of island, where Faros is.The sunset viewed from stone wall around its courtyard is one of the most beautiful on the Santorini.
You will find here picturesque atmosphere by the view towards Fira and Oia and numerous beautiful beaches nearby.
The small harbor at Akrotiri is not suitable for swimming. We suggest you to visit famous Red Beach (10 min. from Akrotiri), the boat to Aspri beach or one of the dirt tracks leading to the deserted beaches Messa Pigadia, Almyra, Kambia, Gialos.
Akrotiri - Archaeological Site
Akrotiri is one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean .Evidence of habitation at Akrotiri first came to light in the second half of the 19th century. However, systematic excavations were begun much later, in 1967, by Professor Spyridon Marinatos under the auspices of the Archaeological Society at Athens.
He decided to excavate at Akrotiri in the hope of verifying an old theory of his, published in the 1930's, that the eruption of the Thera volcano was responsible for the collapse of the Minoan civilization...More |
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