Is Akrotiri worth visiting?

Akrotiri is not a destination in itself, unless you’re an archaeologist. Santorini in total is the most beautiful island that I have ever seen. If your primary goal is to visit a beautiful island, you will not be disappointed. Definitely see Akrotiri if you go to the island, but it’s only worth an afternoon.

How much time do you need in Akrotiri?

At Akrotiri you will spend approximately 1 hour of touring in the antiquities and i would highly recommend to visit the ruins with a guide, since the site lacks of information signs and your visit will be worthless without. Please let me know if you have more questions!

Is Akrotiri archaeological site open?

Archaeological Site of Akrotiri, Akrotiri,T. +30 2286081939. Open daily, 8.00-20.00 (entrance fee 12€).

How do you get to Ancient Thera Santorini?

From Kamari, a road takes you up the site of Ancient Thera. There are buses to Kamari approximately every hour. In Perissa village lies the terminal of the bus route Fira > Perissa. From Perissa, a small footpath crosses the mountain and leads to the ruins (about one hour walk).

Why is Akrotiri important?

Akrotiri’s strategic position on the primary sailing route between Cyprus and Minoan Crete also made it an important point for the copper trade, thus allowing it to become an important centre for processing copper, as proven by the discovery of moulds and crucibles there.

How do I get to Akrotiri?

Public transport is very good, and there are regular buses from Fira (the central bus station for the island) to the car park at Akrotiri Red Beach throughout the week. Form there it is about a 250 metre walk to the archaeological site.

How do you get around in Santorini?

Getting Around Santorini. The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus. You’ll see that it’s easy to walk around the tiny seaside towns, but the bus is best to get from one town to another. There are KTEL bus routes from Fira (the capital city) to many different destinations around the main island.

How old are the ruins at Akrotiri?

It was home to the ancient Minoans over 4000 years before Pompeii was founded, and has been preserved just as it would have been in 1500 BC.

How do I get to Akrotiri archaeological site?

The best way to reach Akrotiri is by bus. You can catch a bus to Fira then change at the central bus hub for Akrotiri. The bus stops at the car park of Akrotiri beach, which is a short 250-meter walk to the archaeological site.