Santorini – Beyond the Instagram Hype
Sunrise on Kamari beach We love making the most of summer in Europe, exploring new places, enjoying the sunshine and spending time by the sea. Every summer, we try to discover a new destination, and this year we were looking for somewhere that would offer a mix of beautiful scenery, warm weather and plenty to explore. Then my husband found a great flight deal to Santorini, and that settled it. Like many people, we knew the island mainly through social media, especially Instagram, and were curious to find out whether Santorini was really worth all the hype. Lovely bougainvillea everywhere After a week on the island, we can say that parts of Santorini absolutely lived up to the hype. Villages such as Oia and Fira are incredibly picturesque. The island's dramatic volcanic cliffs, known as the caldera , rise high above the deep blue Aegean Sea, creating breathtaking natural scenery. At the same time, the iconic whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, winding alleys, and carefully cu...