Santorini has been on my bucket list for years. When deciding where to stop first in Europe after Egypt, Greece was high on the list. The tickets were the right price and the flight was short so off I went after my 10 days in Egypt.
Santorini lived up to every expectation I had. The pictures I was able to capture rival those that you find on-line. Honestly, it’s hard to take a bad picture in Santorini. From the beautiful beaches to the hillside homes, Santorini is every bit picturesque and mesmerizing.
SANTORINI'S FAMOUS OIA
I stayed in the slow beach town of Perissa to get away from the crowds of Fira and Oia. That is the one downfall of Santorini. It is one of the most popular islands, which means big crowds from cruise ships and tourists alike. I rented an ATV and went to Oia in the morning. By 11am the cruise ships had docked and the streets were lined with people. There are many great places to take pictures of the hillside, but the best by far is at the Byzantine Castle Ruins. I went during the day to get the best shots. I decided to not come back for sunset, because the area was so small and with all the tourists, I’d be fighting for space to get the epic sunset shot. Not my cup of tea.
PYRGOS VILLAGE
I did get my sunset picture though. I spent an evening over at Pyrgos. This smaller village is not by the water but is less crowded and is every bit as beautiful.
I spent 8 days in Santorini and was everything I imagined it to be. I’d love to come back in low season when the streets of Fira and Oia aren’t so crowded, but was worth it none the less and can’t wait to come back again someday.