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Holidays To Santorini For Off The Beat Track Adventures   by Jessica Nielson

Santorini Featured Hotels  /  Santorini Self-Catering/Vacation Rentals

Santorini, GreeceIf you are looking for things to do on your holiday to Santorini that are off the beaten track, you can visit the black sand beaches. What most people do not realize about the black sand beaches is that the areas around them are full of beautiful scenery and unusual things to see. The beaches are not highly populated during the day or at night, which makes them so easy to tour. Walk around the area and see the beautiful vegetation, the usual formations and the incredible wildlife that visit the beaches from time to time. You can spend days walking around the beaches and always see something new and different.

You can plan a day to the volcano where you will see the beauty of the area. The domes are spectacular to see. The Smith, Reck and Fouque domes are something that everyone should see, but most people never even know they exist. If you climb to the top of the domes, you are going to be in for an incredible view of the crater and see the old lava streams that were once a threat to the town below. This experience is one that you cannot experience anywhere else.

Sea ViewOne thing that is even more usual to so in Santorini is to go looking for the smiling donkey. The donkey is usually found on the path down from Fira. If you pull out a camera or a piece of apple, this donkey is going to smile at you. Yes, the smiling donkey is famous in Santorini. After you take a picture of him, just give the owner a little token of appreciation such as a euro. The smiling donkey is so cute that you will want to get a picture of him when he is showing his teeth and smiling for the camera.

There are many wineries in Santorini where you can enjoy a visit and sample some of the fine tasting wines. The vineyards and orchards are just amazing to see. They are so large that one can only imagine how much wine is produced from these fields. When you take a tour of the winery, you will see how they process the fruits and how the fine wine is made. Samples usually follow after the tour has been completed. This is a good tour for the entire family, but the wine tasting is only for adults.

Take a sunset cruise for your holiday to Santorini. The sunset is spectacular. You can see many sunsets and still never see one as beautiful as the sunsets in Santorini. You can take a cruise with a small group of people or a larger cruise with more people. If you do not want to take a cruise, there are many places to watch the sunset. The cafés and taverns have outdoor seating so everyone can see this beautiful sight. With everything to do that is off the beaten track in Santorini, you will have more than enough to do when you visit.

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Aressana Hotel & Suites Santorini Island 
If you are planning for an ideal holiday destination in Santorini Island, the Aressana Hotel and Suites is a perfect place for you to reside.  Situated centrally in the main town, the Aressana Hotel and Suites is only 10 minutes away from the airport. The hotel is placed within walking distance from the famous restaurants, galleries and Santorini's city attractions.  The hotel offers guest rooms and suites that are well decorated in a traditional Cycladic style, with balcony or private terrace. All guest rooms are well appointed with standard amenities and the atmosphere is relaxed and calm.  An opulent breakfast buffet with international and local morning delicacies is served in the dinning room. The pool bar provides a refreshing break from the Greek sun, serving light Santorinian meals, while the bar and terrace is the ideal location for pre-dinner drinks.You can take a refreshing dip at the swimming pool or explore surrounding attractions of the city. 
Drossos Hotel Santorini
The family-run, Drossos Hotel is built in a traditional Cycladic style, located in the coastal resort of Perissa in Santorini. Places of interest include the beach, Ancient Thera, Volcano excursions, Wine tasting and several others.  With light-oak furnishings and simple white walls, the hotel's 26 rooms are equipped with air conditioning, refrigerators, satellite TV and patios amongst others.  The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving a range of traditional Greek and international dishes.  After a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, guests can enjoy a drink at the poolside bar, or have a barbecue. You can also enjoy an array of amenities including internet access, medical services and tour assistance. There is a mini market placed directly opposite the hotel.
Hotel Sunny Villas Santorini 
In the whitewashed village of Imerovigli, you will find Hotel Sunny Villas just 1500 metres from the vibrancy of Fira town, yet a world in serene tranquillity. Just 1.6 kilometres outside the central town Fira, on the highest point of the island, with the most exquisite view of the volcano and famous sunset, is where the hotel is placed.  Each of the individually designed apartments, suites and studios are furnished with care and is equipped with atmosphere-controlled bathroom with hair dryer, kitchenette, safety-deposit box, telephone, TV and veranda with view to the volcano and astonishing Santorini sunset.  Have a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, linger over a cocktail at the pool-side bar, or simply let stress melt away in the jacuzzi. During your stay at the hotel, you can experience the cool breezes of the Aegean, the mesmerising beauty of the Caldera and the warmth of the hospitality.
Kykladonisia Hotel Santorini  
Offering favourable location and relaxing atmosphere, Kykladonisia Hotel is the right choice of accommodation while visiting Santorini Island.  Located in the capital of Santorini Island, Kykladonisia Hotel is situated in a quiet area, within walking distance from the town centre and is 3 minutes on foot from the Gold Street.  The 22 air-conditioned guest rooms at Kykladonisia are well decorated in traditional style and come with a host of necessary in-room amenities.  Guests can enjoy rich breakfast, served at the breakfast room and later sip a fine drink at the bar.  After a busy day, guests can browse the net or take a relaxing swim in the pool.
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