'''Akrotiri''' is a village in Santorini. It is on the southwestern side of Santorini and though it offers great view of the caldera and volcano, like Fira and Ia is not that touristically developped. It has become famous, due to the ancient settlement of Aktrotiri, which is located next the modern Akrotiri village

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Start with Santorini#Get_in.

From anywhere on Santorini: by taxi or local bus.

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'''Archeological Site of Akrotiri'''

It was back in the end 19th century, that the volcanic Theran earth was excavated to provide first material for the construction of the Suez Canal. There have been traces of a prehistoric settlement, but it wasn_ft until 1967 when the excavations at the so called ancient Akrotiri started. The most important excavations, which brought to light multi-level buildings and masterpiece-wall paintings, were conducted by the archaeologist Spryridon Marinatos, a professor at the University of Athens. Akrotiti settlement is one of the best preserved all over Greece and we owe that to the same factor, that caused its destruction. After the eruption of the volcano in the 17 century B.C. , the whole island, and Akrotiri as well, has been covered with volcanic material. These material has, however, played major role in the protection of the ancient settlement and especially its wall paintings.

The Archaeological Site of Akrotiri will be closed to the public due to restoration works, as the rooftop, constructed to protect the site, has collapsed in 2005. No destruction of the monuments due to the accident has been reported.

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Drink

  • Mathios Taverna. 286081910. mathios@otenet.gr. pm to 10 pm. Home made meals Greek cooking and family wine.

  • Pool-Bar Mathios. 286081152. mathios@otenet.gr. 0 am to 10:30 pm.. Light meals, salads, cocktails, Greek cooking, and specialties served around two pools. Relax and enjoy. Open daily.

    Sleep

  • Apanemo Hotel. krotiri, Santorini, Greece. (0030) 22860 82831. star hotel. Offers bed and breakfast accommodation.

  • Hotel Village Mathios. kms from the town center, and 250 meters from Caldera beach and the historical center of town. 030/2286081152- 81910. ttp://www.vmathios.gr. Hotel in a quiet location with 55 rooms and suites, 2 pools, taverna, pool-bar, and a travel agency.

    Get out

  • '''Faros''', the lighthouse: see Santorini#Faros