A Safe Haven in Santorini: Golden Sunset Villas and Ancient Thira

The Ancient City of Thira

One of the best places to visit in Santorini is the ruins at Ancient Thira. It is an ancient archaeological site in Mesa Vouno, the neighbouring village of Kamari. Before, the strategic placing of the village only attracted the Spartans to build their own colony. But now, it is a place every Greek value not only for its enduring history but also for the huge role it plays in improving their tourism.

The Ancient Thira: St. Stephen Church

Santorini is a collection of Venitian castles, traditional villages, and admirable churches. But traveling to the Ancient Thira offers every tourist the gift of time traveling. At the site, you'll be glad to be welcomed by the portico, old houses, and collonades in town. Most of the excavations and construction complex found in the site is aged since the Hellenistic and Roman period. Excavations in Ancient Thira revealed relief sculptures from Temenos of Artemidos.

The Arts

Since the Geometric period, the earliest record of arts in Santorini is pottery. This came from the excavated pots in Ancient Thira. The major influencers of the island when it comes to arts is their neighboring island, Naxos. Most of the designs are oriental in origin. Until today, the pots and jars found in the Old Thira are still in good condition, thanks to the traditional preservation or burial of early locals in Thira, we can always look back thru their past by admiring their work of art. There has been a time in the Ancient Thira where the sculpture is famed for after pottery.

The excavation at the Ancient Thira.

The archaeological site of Ancient Thira is open for public viewing everyday except Mondays. The entrance fee is around $5, yes, for that low price you can already look back in one of the most important places in Santorini and in Greece. Ancient Thira is accessible from Chora, from Kamari, or anywhere in the island, really. All you have to do is hop on a bus or a taxi ride will do, ask the driver to drop you off at Mesa Vouno, from there, you can start walking to the classical site of Thira. If you're a bit wary about going alone, you may join group tours or arrange one with other tourists! A tour with a local guide is also available if you want someone narrating the history of the Ancient Thira to you and your friends. But for real, there's no need for you to be afraid in traveling alone Santorini. It's a safe haven where you can enjoy a crime-free environment!

A Safe Haven: The Golden Sunset Villas in Santorini

The Golden Sunset Villas Hotel in Santorini features a unique way to enjoy a relaxing stay in Santorini. For this Santorini accommodation offers you the once in a lifetime chance to live inside a 200-year old, still functioning windmill villas even for a couple of days. Staying at the ancient yet cozy villa would grant your wish to see a broad view of the Caldera as well as the sunset. This windmill home at the Golden Sunset Villas is like no other! Indeed, with a traditional design of Cycladic architecture plus the complete set of facilities and equipment at the hotel makes the Golden Sunset Villas one of the best Santorini apartments in town!

The Windmill Villa at the Golden Sunset Villas Hotel in Santorini.

Low-Budget Santorini Accommodation For Backpackers

Who's up for an adventure to Greece? With the availability of cheap international airfares to Greece and the quintessential Santorini accommodation, there's no reason for you to not go. As the saying goes, "Life is short and the world is wide". So make it a point to travel to a new place you've never been to before! Who knows, this might be your chance to really get to know yourself. Keep the wanderlust in you, and let's set our sail to Fira, Santorini today!

How many of you have heard of Fira town in Santorini? A lot of you did. But how many of you have seen it in real life? Fira is the capital of Santorini island. There's no doubt it'll make you fall in love on your first day at the island. Fira hotels and restaurants have beautifully lined the crest of the uphill town. Most of the backpackers prefer to stay in Fira for it's the star of the night! Why? It's the center of the nightlife in Santorini. From bars to coffee shops, to cozy restaurants, to the local pride's tavernas. Fira is no doubt, the center of the social circle in Santorini.

A backpacker wouldn't settle for a luxury hotel. They would rather find a bed bunk where they can pass out, or find a local that'll make them crash in for the night for free (Couchsurfing). But you don't have to beg for a free couch since there are still affordable Fira hotels where you can stay as long as you like, without really giving up your comfort. Here's a backpacker's bestfriend when it comes to cheap accommodation where buddy sharing is not a problem.

Summer Time Villa in Santorini

The Summer Time Villa is perfectly situated in Fira where many of its visitors won't have a difficult time accessing the hotel. Thanks to its proximity to the Santorini port (10km) and airport (7km), it has become the first choice of many tourists in town ever since. If you want to seek vitamin "sea", the Summer Time Villa in Santorini is a few kilometers away to Kamari and Monolithos beaches, two of the most popular beaches in Santorini. Which gives us a hint why the name of the hotel is something to give us the idea of summer, the beach, the ocean, summer lovin'.

The Summer Time Villa in Santorini- A backpacker's haven.

Need more reason to chose this Santorini accommodation among others? Room sharing is available at your discretion. The Summer Time Villa Hotel offers competitive rates where you can split your bill into 3 to 6 persons. With a minimum fee, you can enjoy the air-conditioned room that comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, a private bathroom, a fridge, a phone, and a safety deposit box where you can put away your important stuff.

Here's a trendy interior of the Summer Time Villa in Santorini.

So what can you say about the trendy yet posh Summer Time Villa in Santorini? Send us your thoughts about this backpacker's choice! We wish you the best with your Santorini trip, by the way!