Light house
In the charming traditional village of Akrotiri, you will find the Lighthouse of Santorini. It was built by a French company in 1892, making it one of the oldest in Greece. It stopped operating during World War II but started again in 1945 with a reconstruction by the Greek Navy. It has a square shade tower that emerges above 10 meters from the warden's house. Before the introduction of electricity in 1988, the Lighthouse was operated by petrol fuel. At present, it emits a radiant white light at intervals of 20 seconds reaching out to the sea for about 24 nautical miles. It is important to mention that access to the Lighthouse is prohibited. The only people who are allowed to enter are the authorized personnel of Greek Navy. You can only have access inside the Lighthouse during the National Celebration of the Greek navy which is on the third Tuesday of August. However, the location is ideal for many other activities: visitors can follow hiking or biking trails around the Lighthouse and admire nature at its finest. They can also enjoy spectacular views over the sea and observe a memorable,romantic and colorful sunset. For those who seek sightseeing, the ruins of the ancient Minoan settlement are the perfect option. Visitors can also experience traditional taverns where you can relax with your company and enjoy delicious fresh fish and seafood dishes. The quite vibe of the place in contrast with the harshness of nature has a hypnotic power on you!!!
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During this difficult time for humanity, due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus, our company take measures to protect the lives of all visitors right away. All our vehicles are sanitized (interiors and door handles) before and after each tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off by an experienced tour guide is included. As far as it concerns the cruise- ship travelers, the meeting point will be at the central entrance of the cable car. Our driver-guide will be at the meeting point 30 minutes before our arranged meeting. Our private excursions start the moment you meet the tour guide and not the time of the arranged meeting because sometimes the cruise- ships may delay.
