I would love to go there, but was wondering more about it. Are the natives welcoming to tourists? Is English well-known and understood? Any recommendations about where to stay?
2006-06-20 10:03:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Greece
I've been in Santorini many times.
English is well-known and understood. Everybody can help you in Greece. People are very kind, help full, friendly and love tourists. For Greeks tourists are respectable persons. Food is very good, tasty and cheap.
Stay in Oia, Fira or Imerovigli. Find an hotel on caldera to can see the sunset. It's amazing (Oia's sunset is the best in the world!) Swim in Kamari or Perissa, two beaches with black sand. At Acrotiri, there is a whole ancient city that you can visit. Next to Acrotiri there ir a beach with red sand (Red beach!)
Visit also Kameni island and the volcano crater. You can swim there in hot sea water. In Santorini you can find many restaurants, bars, taverns and hotels/rooms. See links
2006-06-20 10:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The island is really more than spectacular. What do you mean by 'welcome'? They are professionals and they treat people with respect.
You will be happy there depending on what you like. So, if you do not like crowds avoid July & August. If you are on a budget the caldera hotels might seem expensive. Check out www.nicehostels.com it has some inexpensive places to stay. Also, www.tripadvisor.com has visitor reviews of hotels (tip: you should read more than a couple reviews to get an idea - some reviews are not fair). .
There are very nice places to visit (Oia & Pyrgos village, many wineries) and if you like walking you could go to Oia on foot from the main town Fira (about 3hrs) or walk to Ancient Thira (about 2hrs ffrom Kamari) . The archaeological site of Akrotiri is not open and may not open for the season.
You could also do some island hoping. Naxos, Paros, Ios, Crete have daily ferry connections to Santorini.
As for accommodation: keep on your research and when you find sth you like contact them stating all your reqirements. It is better to be difficult & demanding than to be dissappointed. In case you are planning to go this year you better hurry up!
Some streets and most pedestrian paths are cobblestoned so, don't forget your snickers!
2006-06-25 13:46:44 · answer #2 · answered by marissa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I'm Greek and I've been to Santorini!
Natives are very welcoming to tourists but it's hard to find them cause the island is full of tourists!!!
It's true almost every Greek speaks english and it's very difficult to find a Greek who doesn't understand few English.
I've stayed at "Caldera's Dolphin" which was excellent (a little bit expensive) but it was about 8km from Fira (town) if u'll have a transportation I advice u to check it : http://www.santonet.gr/hotels/dolphin
Have a nice stay!
2006-06-21 09:39:28 · answer #3 · answered by Louis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I am going in 6 weeks!
The Greeks are very friendly and speak excellent English. Where to stay depends upon your budget! I am staying in Crete but taking a day trip to Santorini. Obviously, the range of accommodation is much greater in Crete!
Next stop - the travel agents. We booked through Thomas Cook as they will match any internet price if it is compatible - and they were cheaper than the internet anyway! You also get the support of Thomas Cook if you have any problems. They also organise tours to places like Santorini.
You will have a great time in Greece!
2006-06-20 17:10:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What an excellent choice and present to yourself!
It will be a life experience which will make you a wiser and happier person! You will return to the island several times! People are great and History, both of us, people as well as geological is among the richest worldwide! Being in a boat, in the center of caldera will make you feel and give such energy that is great!
2006-06-21 05:35:02 · answer #5 · answered by soubassakis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Greek and live in Greece.I have been to Santorini.It's a breath taking island.Almost everyone speaks English and Greeks are very friendly people.You will have a great time.There are many hotels and rooms for rent.If you plan to go in August book in advanced.IM me or email if you need more information.
2006-06-20 17:10:49 · answer #6 · answered by telis_gr1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a stop in Santorini on our Mediterranian cruise. We had a tour of the island and so saw most of it. It was very nice. Its very pretty and the people were very friendly.
2006-06-21 21:07:35 · answer #7 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.tourismturkey.org/
2006-06-23 04:05:55 · answer #8 · answered by yeginosman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋