Akrotiri
Ancient Akrotiri provides a rare glimpse into urban life in the Minoan period. Its elaborate architecture and vivid frescoes demonstrate the high level of culture on ancient Santorini. It has been estimated that the 40 buildings uncovered so far account for only 1/30th of the huge site.
The impressive buildings of Akrotiri include three-story houses faced with masonry (some with balconies) and extensively decorated with frescoes, which were very well preserved in the ash.
Most of them are displayed in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens; Santorini is trying to get them back. Meanwhile, a few frescoes are in the nearby Museum of Prehistoric Thira.
Visitors tour the Akrotiri site along ancient Akrotiri's main street, lined with stores and warehouses of the ancient commercial city. Many large earthen jars (pithoi) were found here, some with traces of olive oil, fish, and onion inside.
There are descriptive plaques in four languages at various points along the path through the town, as well as small pictures of the famous frescoes next to the houses where they were found.
The best view of the town as a whole can be had from a triangular plaza near the exit, where the buildings rise to two stories. Also near the exit is the burial place of the site's chief archaeologist, Professor Syridon Marinatos of the University of Athens, who died in a fall at Akrotiri.
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Kokkinos Villas 
Kokkinos Villas is situated in Akrotiri. It offers direct views of the famous Santorini caldera (cliffs) and the volcano. Caldera beach is within easy reach from the hotel.
This charming hotel offers sea and caldera views from its terrace. The family owners at Kokkinos Villas are available 24 hours a day to help with travel arrangements or offer personal recommendations.
The famous Caldera Beach with view to the volcano and the cliffs is accessible from hotel premises within a 5 minute walk.
On the beach there is a scuba diving school for the more adventurous. For those who want to relax, traditional Greek and local specialties are offered at Remezzo tavern.
Akrotiri is a small traditional village located in the southern part of Santorini, known for its lighthouse, its old castle and the unique ancient ruins of 1500 B.C.
Kokkinos Villas is the best choice to spend a relaxing and friendly vacation.
Perched on the cliffs of the Caldera , and split into three levels , it offers a magnificent view of the famus sea sunset and the volcano.
Ideal for romantic and family holidays Kokkinos villas is ready to cater to your every need.
The hotel is situated southwest , near Acrotiri’s prehistoric ancient ruins.
Confirm that the volcano erupted around 1500 bC , since the remains of the town were buried beneath a deep layer of volcanic ash.
There is also a small traditional village , Acrotiri , an old castle and a lighthouse worth visiting.
The famous Caldera Beach which is the only beach available in all the island with view to volcano and caldera , is accessible from hotel premises within 5 min walk , by car or motorbike.
On the beach there is a scuba diving school for the more adventurous , beginners or professionals.
For those who wish to relax , traditional Greek and local specialties are offered at Remezzo tavern.
distances
Bus-stop outside hotel premises
Centre of Akrotiri village 200m
Fira Town 9km
Port 8km
Airport 10km
Excavations 1,4km
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