Nice, large archaeological site. You get a good impression of the houses that were once buried under lava (approx. 1600 BC).
Parking across the street is quite expensive € 5 (2021), where parking is usually free.

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Akrotiri (Greek Ακρωτήρι) is an archaeological site in the south of the Greek island of Santorini. These are the remains of a 3500-year-old city of the Cycladic civilization with strong influences from the Minoan culture. They were discovered in 1967 by the Greek archaeologist Spyridon Marinatos. The city, whose original name is unknown, was like Pompeii suddenly buried as a result of a volcanic eruption, and so a number of artefacts including excellent frescoes have been preserved here.

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1. Akrotiri Lighthouse – Red Beach (Santorini) loop from Akrotiri

12.8km

03:40

280m

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2. Red Beach Cliffs – Red Beach (Santorini) loop from Akrotiri

6.81km

02:02

190m

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3. Red Beach (Santorini) – Red Beach Cliffs loop from Akrotiri

2.08km

00:34

20m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου, Greece

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Akrotiri Archaeological Site

1. Akrotiri Lighthouse – Red Beach (Santorini) loop from Akrotiri

2. Red Beach Cliffs – Red Beach (Santorini) loop from Akrotiri

3. Red Beach (Santorini) – Red Beach Cliffs loop from Akrotiri

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