Akrotiri

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關於Akrotiri

Akrotiri (Greek: Ακρωτήρι) is a town on the southwestern end of Thira, the largest island of the Santorini archipelago. Though it offers great view of the caldera and volcano, it is not as overrun by tourists like Fira and Oia. It has become famous by the discovery of an ancient Bronze Age Cycladic settlement just outside the modern town.

Akrotiri旅遊指南

城市概覽

Akrotiri is about 15 km south of Fira, on the south-western tip of Thira, the largest island of the Santorini archipelago. It is built on the slopes of a hill offering spectacular views of the caldera. The top of the hill also features ruins of a 13th century Venetian castle, constructed as a defensive fortification to protect Thira from raiders. Most of the modern town is built around the castle ruins. Akrotiri is most famous for the Minoan Bronze Age settlement that was discovered 2 km southeast of the current town. When the Santorini volcano obliterated the former island ca. 1600 BCE, a major settlement was buried in volcanic pumice and ashes. As a result, it was exceptionally well preserved, unlike other Minoan settlements in the Cyclades. The Akrotiri archaeological site is considered the most valuable Minoan-era scientific evidence because it was covered at the height of the Minoan civilisation. The comparison with Pompeii is often made, and rightfully so. Many artefacts were unearthed in the ruins, but no bodies and very little jewelry were discovered, which suggests the Minoans had evacuated prior to the eruption.

如何抵達

There is a bus route from the Fira central bus station, which stop at the Akrotiri Bus Stop in the town centre, and then to its terminus at the Ancient Akrotiri archaeological site.

當地交通

Akrotori is small enough to get around by foot, even the lighthouse at cape Akrotiri can be reached within an hour of walking. From the town centre, the archaeological site is 2 km to the south.

必看景點

1 Ancient Akrotiri (Ακρωτήρι), ☏ +30 2286081939, [email protected]. Daily 08:30-15:30; closed Tuesdays. At the end of the 1800s, the volcanic earth here was excavated to provide material for the construction of the Suez Canal. There were traces of a prehistoric settlement then, but it wasn’t until 1967 when archeological excavations at the so-called ancient Akrotiri started. Archaeologist Spryridon Marinatos, a professor at the University of Athens, brought to light 3-story buildings and masterpiece-wall paintings. This is the most popular archaeological site in Santorini, and one of the best preserved sites in all of Greece, owed to the same factor that caused its destruction. After the eruption in the 17th century BC, the whole island was covered with volcanic material, destroying a society while protecting remnants of their daily life. The entire site is covered with a giant canopy. €20. (updated Dec 2025) 2 Faros Lighthouse. 24/7. An 19th century lighthouse at the far south-western tip of Thira, built by the French in 1892 making it one of the oldest in Greece. Its operation was suspended during the Second World War but recommissioned by the Greek Navy in 1945. It's a popular viewpoint for Santorini's famed sunsets. The lighthouse itself is not open to visitors because it is still in active operation by the Greek Navy. Free. (updated Apr 2022) 3 La Ponta Castle. 24/7. Ruins of a Venetian castle in the centre of Akrotiri. The Republic of Venice, occupied Thira in 1207, and soon constructed this fortress, along with several other fortifications and watchtowers across the island. Before, the site used to be a Byzantine watchtower. Due to its excellent location, the castle became the best defensible position on Thira. The Ottomans failed to conquer the castle during the Ottoman-Venetian wars and it remained in good condition, but was reduced to rubble by the 1956 earthquake. Free. (updated Apr 2022) 4 Old Mill. 24/7. Ruins of an old wind mill. Free. (updated Apr 202

體驗活動

1 Experience Horse Riding, ☏ +30 694 410 3744, [email protected]. Horse riding excursions in south Thira, including the famed black sand beaches. €20 - €150. (updated Apr 2022)

購物

1 Ancient Akrotiri Museum Shop, ☏ +30 2286085457. Gift shop run by the Society For The promotion Of Studies On Prehistoric Thera. (updated Apr 2022) 2 XξYLO Wood Design Santorini, ☏ +30 2286301420, [email protected]. M-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00. Woodworking workshop and handicrafts. (updated Apr 2022) 3 Anna's Mini Market, ☏ +30 2286081355. Convenience store. (updated May 2022)

美食

1 The Good Heart, ☏ +30 6981314338. 11:00-23:00 daily. Traditional Santorinian cuisine. (updated Apr 2022) 2 Panorama, ☏ +30 2286081183. 11:00-22:00 daily. Greek cuisine with, as the name suggests, a nice view over the caldera. (updated Apr 2022) 3 The Cave of Stolidas, ☏ +30 2286082193. 09:00-23:00 daily. Greek seafood restaurant at the waterfront. (updated Apr 2022) 4 Caldera Romantica, ☏ +30 2286081481. 09:00-23:00 daily. Mediterranean and Greek restaurant. (updated Apr 2022) 5 Alali, Epar. Dromos Akrotiriou Kaldera, ☏ +30 2286 083388, [email protected]. 13:00-22:30 daily. A culinary experience with a great view over the caldera. Expensive restaurant, but good choice for romantic dates. (updated Apr 2022) 6 Glaros, ☏ +30 2286081168. 11:30-23:30 daily. Mediterranean cuisine and seafood. (updated Apr 2022) 7 Melina's Tavern, ☏ +30 2286082764, [email protected]. 10:00-midnight daily. Mediterranean cuisine and seafood. (updated Apr 2022)

飲品與夜生活

1 Akrothiri Cafe & Cocktail Bar, Epar.Od, ☏ +30 2286081457. (updated Apr 2022)

住宿

1 Apanemo Hotel, ☏ +30 22860 82831, [email protected]. Offers bed and breakfast accommodation. This is an amazing hotel. The rooms are immaculate and nicely decorated with stunning views. There is a 3-level infinity pool that looks out over the caldera view toward Fira. 2 Avant Garde Suites, ☏ +30 2286028866, [email protected]. Design all suite hotel with private heated jacuzzi offering magnificent views over the Caldera and the Volcano. (updated Aug 2016) 3 Hotel Village Mathios, ☏ +30 2286081152. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Hotel in a quiet location with 55 rooms and suites, 2 pools, taverna, pool-bar, and a travel agency. €65.50. (updated Apr 2022) 4 Kalimera Hotel, ☏ +30 2286081855. 21 stylish and cosy hotel rooms, suites and maisonettes. 5 Maison Des Lys Hotel, ☏ +30 2286081877. Offers romantic luxury and honeymoon suites with sea view, rooms overlooking the Caldera. 6 Kokkinos Villas, ☏ +30 2286081941. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Private accommodation with caldera view. €135. (updated May 2022) 7 Kalestesia Suites, ☏ +30 2286085097. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Private rooms around a swimming pool at the highest point of the Akrotiri hill, offering an incredible view over the caldera and Nea Kameni. The rooms have a private hot tub, incredibly romantic for stargazing at night! €110. (updated May 2022)

順遊推薦

Take the bus back to Fira and get off at Megalochori Walk directly to Emporio or Exomytis.

城市概覽改寫自 Wikipedia，旅遊指南來自Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。照片來自 Wikimedia Commons.