More Greek Islands/Croatia/Slovenia

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Corfu sits on the opposite side of Greece from the Cyclades. It has a very different vibe with its lush, green landscapes and distinct Venetian architecture, reflecting its close historical ties (and ferry connections) with Italy.

Magical Corfu Town is one of my favorite spots in Greece.

Here are some updates for several less-visited Greek islands, a bit removed from the superstar destinations like Santorini and Mykonos.

• Corfu - where to stay
• Corfu - best beaches
• Kefalonia - where to stay
• Kefalonia - best beaches
• Zakynthos - where to stay
• Zakynthos - best beaches
• Skopelos - where to stay
• Skopelos - best beaches
• Skiathos - where to stay
• Skiathos - best beaches
• Andros - where to stay
• Andros - best beaches
• Tinos - where to stay
• Tinos - best beaches
• Rhodes - where to stay

Nearby Destinations (Recently Updated)
• Adriatic Coast of Slovenia - where to stay
• Ljubljana - where to stay
• Dubrovnik - where to stay
• Split - where to stay
• Zagreb - where to stay
• Korčula Island (Croatia) - where to stay
• Istria (Croatia) - where to stay
• Hvar Island (Croatia) - where to stay
• Trieste - where to stay

Related Photos

Limnonari Beach in Skopelos.

Koukounaries Beach in Skiathos.

Myrtos Beach in Kefalonia.

Myrtiotissa Beach in Corfu.

Happy travels,
Santorini Dave

Seattle

My new site ...

Me and Gus at a Seattle brewery.

Seattle Dave is my new (ish) site about all things Seattle and my travels around the USA and Canada. Includes recent updates to Las Vegas, San Diego, and Vancouver, and visits to Texas, South Carolina, and Georgia. Check it out.

Maps of Seattle at SeattleDave.com

Happy travels,
Seattle Dave
aka Santorini Dave
aka Bali Dave
aka Mexico Dave

Santorini

New stuff ...

The view of Santorini from the village of Pyrgos. Oia is visible in the distance.

Recently updated pages:
• Santorini cave hotels
• Best luxury hotels in Santorini
• My favorite cheap hotels in Santorini
• Best infinity pools in Santorini
• New hotels in Santorini
• Santorini hotels for honeymoons & couples
• My favorite boutique hotels in Santorini
• Best Santorini beach hotels
• Best villas in Santorini
• Family-friendly hotels & resorts in Santorini

And some recent photos:

Breakfast at Galini cafe - one of the few breakfast spots on the caldera. (Since most hotels provide breakfast, there aren’t a ton of places open before lunch.)

The recently opened (2022) Oeno P winery near Oia. (Views are to the east, not into the caldera - but still a lovely spot.)

Reverie is one of our favorite affordable hotels in Santorini, and directly on the footpath through the village of Firostefani. The rooftop patio has good caldera views. They have rooms in late September for $105 (USD) - great for Santorini.

View of Skaros Rock and Imerovigli from Sun Rocks hotel in Firostefani.

The Volcanic Spa Bath with caldera views, at the White Pearl Cavalieri in Imerovigli.

Maregio Suites in Oia is one of our favorite boutiques - great location for Santorini’s idyllic sunsets.

The view of the caldera (and Skaros Rock in the distance) from the One of One suite in Oia.

The main square in Oia.

Views from Franco’s Cafe in Pyrgos.

Happy travels,
Santorini Dave

Summer in Santorini

Pics and highlights from 2024.

Santorini, Greece photos from last June, July, August, and September.

Table and chairs at Charoula Canteen near the Akrotiri Lighthouse.

Lycabettus restaurant at Andronis Luxury Suites in Oia.

Nisis Agios Nikolaos - a swimming spot near Ammoudi Bay.

Perissa Beach.

Pori port on the eastern coast of Santorini.

The winding road down to the ferry port.

Volkan Cinema in Firostefani plays Mamma Mia every night at 9pm. (Reserve in advance.)

Early morning at Kamari Beach.

Panagia Mesani Church in Emporio.

Walkers on the Fira-Oia caldera path.

Entrance to the Aspaki Art Maisons hotel in Oia.

Fresh seafood with a view at To Psaraki overlooking Vlychada Marina.

Lunch at Aeolos near Akrotiri.

A proposal at Amara Villa in Imerovigli.

Thirassia is the smaller island that forms the opposite side of the caldera. Small ferry boats leave from Oia several times per day. It’s well worth a visit.

The ruins of Ancient Thera on top of Mesa Vouno.

Belvedere Suites in Firostefani.

The water taxi between Kamari and Perissa beaches. Yes, you will get wet.

Saint Raphael Holy Orthodox Chapel on the way to the Akrotiri lighthouse.

Fishing boats drying their nets.

The Chapel of Saint Nicholas overlooking the caldera.

Petit Gem Airbnb in Fira.

Yemista, one of my favorite Greek dishes, with the water taxi that runs between southern beaches visible in the background.

The view of Kamari from The Church of the Holy Apostles (of Martinou), located one km uphill along a dirt path from Pyrgos.

The Open Air Cinema in Kamari. Arrive at least an hour before showtime.

Santorini Secret Suites & Spa in Oia.

A small church hidden in the back lanes of Oia.

The path from Imerovigli out to Skaros Rock.

The view from Skaros Rock looking back towards Imerovigli.

Church Mother of Lord Theoskepasti is hidden down the cliff on the caldera-side of Skaros Rock (you can’t see it from Imerovigli).

Church of Agios Nikolas at the parking lot for Red Beach.

Wet Stories beach bar in Perissa.

Caldera Beach near Akrotiri. One of the few swim spots on the caldera.

Saint Taxiarchis Church in Megalochori.

Rooftop view from Franco’s Cafè in Pyrgos.

To Kafenedaki tou Emporiou: A cafe in the tiny village of Emporio.

Theros Beach.

The Catholic Church of Ioannis the Baptist in Fira.

Sophia View Suites in Oia.

Happy travels,
Dave
SantoriniDave.com

Santorini Highlights

Photos of Santorini, Greece.

Hello all.

I’ve been posting daily photos to my homepage every day for the past month and will continue through the summer and fall.

Take a look and let me know what you think.

Also, here are some new or recently updated pages:
• My favorite restaurants in Santorini
• Best things to do in Santorini
• Santorini buses (one of my most popular posts ever)
• Athens ferry port
• Where to stay in Lisbon
• Where to stay in Barcelona
• Where to stay in Florence

Today in Santorini: A Greek Orthodox priest walking to work in Fira. Check out more daily photos at SantoriniDave.com.

Happy travels!
Dave
SantoriniDave.com