Santorini
Of all the Greek island resorts, the prize for most romantic definitely goes to Santorini. The name is commonly understood to refer to all five islands of this small archipelago: Thira, Therasia, Palaia Kameni, Nea Kameni, and Aspronisis, shaped in a ring and rising from volcanic origins.
Santorini’s unusual history resulted in some dazzling natural attractions: beaches with black sand, turquoise seas, cliff-side grottos, and exquisitely beautiful sunsets. The backdrop of such a stunning landscape helps to underscore the snow-white houses and blue church cupolas. This color combination has become Santorini’s calling card and now adorns hundreds of advertising photos.
The island’s largest population centers are Thera, Oia, Phoenicia, Athenos, and Kamari. Some are frequented for the chance to enjoy the view of the caldera and volcano, while others for their proximity to the beaches. In Thera, an almost mandatory point on the itinerary is a visit to the church of St. Mina.
The best beaches are considered to be Monolitos, Kamari, and Perissa. In the summer there’s no shortage of vacationers, so it’s better to head for some seclusion at Columbo beach in the eponymous cape.
Recommended boats for this region
5
WC
5
Lagoon, 2014
Lagoon 52
Booked 1 time recently
Olympic Marina, Lavrion
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
18 600
17 670
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
25
WC
4
Dufour Yachts, 2019
Dufour 460 GL
Booked 2 times recently
Olympic Marina, Lavrion
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
4 300
3 225
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
25
WC
4
Lagoon, 2017
Lagoon 42
Booked 4 times recently
Olympic Marina, Lavrion
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
6 500
4 875
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
15
WC
3
Dufour, 2020
Dufour 390 Grand Large
Olympic Marina, Lavrion
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
3 094
2 630
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
25
WC
4
Beneteau, 2018
Lagoon 450
Olympic Marina, Lavrion
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
7 700
5 775
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
WC
4
Hanse Yachts, 2020
Hanse 508
Booked 3 times recently
Olympic Marina, Lavrion
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
6 800
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat