This blog will be a summary of an unforgivable time I’ve spent in Greece in September last year. My idea is to list what I did on 7 full days passing by Athens, and Santorini.
It was such a great time!!! I hope it will help you to sort out what to do in these cities in case you are short on time.
Last year I had an amazing time in Greece, spending 4 gorgeous days in Santorini. Here I want to show you my favourite restaurants in Santorini, that kind that you definitely can’t miss!
Shall we start?
Salt & Pepper
Really good food and service in the middle of Thera.
Pork souvlaki with pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
Argo Restaurant
Amazing dining experience and food with superb views.
Santorini salad – lettuce, rucola, raisins, fresh onion, sun-dried tomatoes, pine seeds, parmegiano cheese, and special honey dressing.
Our idea of going to Santorini was, of course, because I really wanted to go there since forever, also to have some relaxing days to rest a bit from our busy holidays in Europe. We got 4 days there, but in case you just want to check the main spots on the island, I would say 2-3 days are enough.
Something that I feel I must say is that I was a bit disappointed. Look, the place is beautiful indeed, but the photo perfect areas with those cave houses are super touristic. When I travel I like to see how the locals live, and there I had the impression I was in a theme park. All those houses are rentals, shops, restaurants, or hotel for tourists.
The locals live on the further areas of the island in very normal houses. I saw just one or two suburbs with that architecture you imagine when you think about Santorini. Putting it aside, the place gives you a lot of options to just chill and refresh yourself under the burning sun of Greece.
Anyways, I had 4 amazing days there, which I’ll be happily sharing with you now.
If you want to get straight to the point, here you canget my Google Mapswith all the main attractions conveniently marked for you.
Keep reading if you would also like an overview of these attractions.
Day 1
Explore Thera, Firostefani, and Imerovigli
Take your time to stroll around these three suburbs in Santorini. Going up and down the alleys, there you will find those beautiful and white cave houses, a few shops, and restaurants, all facing the super blue Mediterranean sea.
Last year I had an amazing time in Greece, spending 3 gorgeous days in Athens. Here I want to show you my favourite restaurants in Athens, that kind that you definitely can’t miss!
Shall we start?
Smile Restaurant
Awesome traditional Greek Food, with great portion sizes and fair prices.
Mousaka – Layer of eggplant, layer of potato, minced beef, cream, and cheese.
Athens was one of my favorite destinations last year when I was spending my holidays in Europe. I loved the city, the historical and super famous landmarks, and of course the Greek people! Everyone is super friendly, kind and they do know how to offer a good customer service!
It was impressive how well served we were at every place we visited, not even counting the free dessert many restaurants give to you with your bill. Such a great way to finish an amazing meal, right?!
I had 3 amazing days there, which I’ll be happily sharing with you now.
If you want to get straight to the point, here you canget my Google Mapswith all the main attractions conveniently marked for you.
Keep reading if you would also like an overview of these attractions.
Day 1
The Acropolis Start your tour in Athens by visiting the famous Greek site The Acropolis, which is actually a mountain home of a collection of various historical spots, such as the Parthenon, Theatre of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Erechtheion, and Areopagus Hill (Mars Hill).
You need to buy tickets to access this site, which also gives you access to other touristic buildings and areas around The Acropolis and I’ll be showing bellow you on the following days.
