Often considered one of the most beautiful islands in the world, it is certainly the pearl of the Greek islands and the Cyclades. Nearly one and a half million tourists visit it every year, regardless of the season. A huge influx for 76 km² and its few thousand annual residents... The island is almost saturated in high season, but remains the eternal spot for lovers in search of clichés to seal their union forever. Notice to romantics!

Far south of the Cyclades, Santorini is an eastern Cyclade. If it is still accessible by plane, it is definitely the arrival by boat that is unique, especially at dusk, when the light at the end of the day explodes the colors of this rocky island, born from the convulsions of the earth. Ochre, blood red, ash grey, anthracite, this is a palette of colours that makes many photographers dream when looking for dream pictures... Volcanic colours are combined when the sun declines. The scafta, these white cave dwellings suspended above the sea, do not alleviate the feeling of grandiose fear aroused by this miraculous woman who is still on probation. For the destructive giant is still slumbering in its midst, waiting for its time. Capital of the island, Thira is worth a visit on its own. But the most beautiful place on the island is undoubtedly the small village of Oia, where the crowd gathers every evening to watch the sunset. With its giant postcard look, Santorini has become one of the most popular honeymoon destinations. Rightly so! Santorini would have everything to be the star of the Greek islands if it did not lack long stretches of white sand. Because apart from the small and remarkable Red Beach, the shores offer few places to swim. But never mind, Santorini remains magical! Even for lovers of idleness...

Incomparable sunsets

Because at a time of daylight, nothing is more famous in Santorini than its sunsets. This is the real tourist attraction that mobilizes entire crowds of tourists with their cameras every evening (around 8pm in summer). From one place to another, with some privileged spots such as in the heights of the village of Oia, every evening we put the table back on to make our most beautiful shooting and once again enjoy the breathtaking spectacle of nature that transforms its archipelago into a palette of bright colours. Breathtaking!

Wedding or honeymoon?

If the cliché is always the same: the sea in the background, and two lovers posing in front of a whitewashed chapel, which dominates the whole of its blue dome, the result always makes couples who have just promised themselves fidelity dream. There are also many weddings in Santorini, and several times a day, both in the most popular places (Oia...) and in unexpected places (on the roof of a chapel), you can attend photography sessions of couples who, just married, display their romanticism in front of the Aegean Sea

And a few places are not to be missed to mark the occasion. Among the most popular spots for romantics on the go, the Mario restaurant in Monolithos. Opened in 1982, the establishment has become famous in Santorini for its authentic and traditional Greek cuisine. Because here we work with love and respect for the best specialities from all over the Aegean region, with freshness, proximity, authenticity and audacity as the key words. In addition, the restaurant can accommodate up to 450 people, making this address one of the best places on the island to enjoy a romantic beachside dinner, but also to organize a small or large event such as a honeymoon or a wedding. Refined dishes in a dream setting, what more could you ask for when you say "yes"? Notice to lovers!

Smart info

When? When? In the Greek islands and therefore in Santorini, the tourist season lasts from the beginning of May when the weather starts to become mild, until mid-October - or even the end of October - when the rain starts to fall. July and August are considered, as elsewhere, as the high (or even very high, in August) season. It should be noted that the climate allows you to discover the islands in much calmer and more serene periods, i.e. in May, June and September. Notice to amateurs... and romantics!

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