Should YOU Visit Santorini, Greece - Watch Before You Visit!
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- čas přidán 8. 08. 2023
- Santorini seems to be on everyone's bucket list BUT is it worth the hype?
Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and has beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles
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To me this seems like stressful, unreasonably expensive and just annoying to be there :D Thank you for showing us around.
Love Santorini, been three times. Always stayed at Kamari beach. Loads of walking and great food. Buses are great. never seen the need to hire a car. Fira is OK very very short doses, due to the crowds. The sheer beauty of the island has to be seen to be believed. The walk from Oia to Fira is a must. Of course you also have the fantastic beer brewed on the island.
I love Fira & Tia but the rest of the island not so much
Another great video Tim. It absolutely breaks my heart seeing those awful steep steps that the poor donkeys have to go up and down, just awful!
I’m so thankful for my Aunt choosing a destination wedding in Santorini. I’ve been to five countries and Greece is by far my favorite. While a lot of my love for the trip was due to the wedding being amazing and having an incredible hotel but the island is still so incredible and stunning. Anyone thinking of going be prepared for lots of stairs and very similar stores. Santorini is almost entirely restaurants, tourist clothes stores (mostly being Santorini or evil eye shirts) and jewelry. I stayed at the Athina suits in Fira and I would suggest if you stay in Thira to most definitely visit Oia. The beaches are nice but for all the Americans they are not like our beaches. The beaches in Kamari are either all rocks or a black sand like beach. The sand is rockier but easier to clean off. An incredible island for sure and a must see in everyone’s lifetime
Tim you should have gone to the akrotiri archeological site. Its amazing. Its the cycladic pompei but even more fascinating as it was the bronze age town believed to inspire altantis.
Agreed! The Akrotiri ruins are amazing (right near the red beach), as is the museum in Fira that houses the 3,600 year old frescoes from Akrotiri. Far more fascinating than overblown myths like Atlantis.
Never, ever use the donkeys, either for riding or for luggage carriage. In many parts of the world Donkeys have always been used for the transportation of people and goods and many are cruelly overworked, often in poor conditions like extremely hot weather. A lot of the time it is not even through necessity but just to keep tourists happy. The Santorini Donkeys are no different.
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It's sad that it needs to be said. You'd think humanity would have taken an evolutionary leap in that regard. They eye rollers to your comment only proves that we have a long way to go yet
Keep that animal 🦓 right BS over there, folks has been using 🫏 for centuries and they’re very strong .. in Africa. And some eastern countries, it’s used as a means of transportation of food and goods, not everyone can afford insurance and 🚘
@@sacq13 There is no issue as to what they are used for as long as they are fed correctly, watered correctly, not exposed to "extreme" conditions or overworked beyond their capability and they are medically treated when they become ill or injured. It really is that simple. It is not rocket science. Not doing so is paramount to animal slavery and is cruel. Why should the animal have to suffer if the owner cannot be bothered or afford to look after it? I know that in some countries a new donkey is cheaper that treating one that is ill but a donkey should not be treated as a disposable commodity. It is a living, feeling creature, for goodness sake. Look after your animal and you will have no hassle from anyone (and your donkey will be happier).
Yes, I saw many years ago the sad treatment of the donkeys.
I've been there three times in my life, in the early and late 90s and 10 years later. Unforgettable panoramic view, my dream destination...
I've been in two minds about going to Santorini - but this wonderful video has convinced me that it is over-touristed and best left at the bottom of my bucket-list.
Glad it was helpful!
You should do it, it is a premium location, but if you stay in Kamari beach it is fine. Fira is crazy though and best avoided. The sheer beauty is breathtaking.
More beautiful than you could ever imagine. Photos don't do it justice
I loved Santorini but I agree it's not real Greece. There are so many other stunning islands without the footfall. I went in September and it was still busy but not as busy as I imagine July would be. Although it's the disneyland of Greece, of course I'd go back there. It's just stunning. And the water there is so clear. Oh gosh now I want to book a trip there again...sigh... Great video, Tim.
Disneyland of Greece .. perfect description I think
@WalkWithMeTim I beg to differ .
Having been to both,everything in Disneyland is man made including the grounds whereas Santorini has a natural beauty and is like no other island in the world
@@evanr1784 At least Santorini has the natural aspects, that's true. I just mean it's normally the first place people think to go to when that's not all Greece is :). But tbf it's understandable why it's the first place people go. Stu-ning hun.
Disagree what is the real any place mean. The disney comparison is stupid to. It's touristy and busy yes but these silly comparisons don't help inform anyone. And what is an authentic island? You know what's authentic rent a car and get stuck in traffic for a few hours in athens. Go get some to the grocery store and make yourself dinner. No one goes on vacation for authentic.
A super video as usual Tim !
Very nicely done walking video.
great video tim
Looks lovely especially that view!
Thanks tim for that tour looks a very nice place
great one
walking is awesome
Thank you for mentioning the donkeys! A massive bane of Greece and why I've never wanted to visit.
Thanks Tim great video.
Thanks 👍
Great channel, you have inspired me to travel and start capturing these beautiful places 🙌👌
I'm lucky to have been to Santorini five times but it was a few years ago, before prices got crazy expensive. I've stayed in Fira and Kamari and once visited on a cruise. My son got married at the Santos winery and then we had a meal booked in Fira at a beautiful restaurant facing the caldera where we had a great view of the sunset. We've always hired a car and I've seen most of the island including all those little tucked away villages. I absolutely love Santorini, my favourite place on earth.
Thanks for the tour & what a beautiful place 🤗Thanks Tim 🏖️
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks Tim for the tour that took me back to our holiday a number of years ago now. Basically it all seems much the same. We had a hire car which was exciting in Itself trying to negotiate the narrow streets and steep hills. We stayed at Imeroviglion and often walked the coast path to Thira. We didn’t use the cable car but walked every one of the over 300 steps up and down. We enjoyed it but it was still quite busy in September and it does seem to have got very expensive!
Wow, what an amazing video, thank you for sharing. This is absolutely beautiful. Regards all the way from South Africa!
Great video Tim, keep it up!🇬🇷
Thanks
Great video Tim. Was nice to see the wonderful views. Thanks for sharing 👌👍
Thanks 👍
Great video Tim, thank you 😊 👍 As I'm not a fan of crowds or hot weather I would give it a miss at this time of year, but I bet it would be worth a trip in spring or autumn. The views and the churches are lovely, thank you for showing them to us 😊
Thanks Tim so beautiful and lovely views as always look forward to the next Yvonne 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
Love your videos always si much content in them
Glad you like them!
The walk between Fira and Oia is lovely and free. If you don't want to do the full walk you can take a public bus from Fira anyway to about half way if I remember correctly. Worth visiting the archelogical remains too. Beaches are in south of island, cliffs are in north. There's an outdoor cinema somewhere in south of island. Sailing into the caldrea in the evening gives you a feel of sailing into the lost land of Atlantis; that was my most magical experience of the island.
Excellent that Tim. How beautiful. So lovely to see the other side of Santorini. Thanks as ever. 😊x
thanks Deborah
9D , hammocks , flip flop rock climbing this vlog had it all 👍
lololol
Great video man love your perspective of the world!
I appreciate that!
Good video with interesting and exciting shots 👍
Thanks 👍
Hello Tim, another great video,awesome views with the sun out.i did like the souvenir shop with the small buildings.very unusual to have three beaches with different colours.
yes and many dont think of Santorini and beaches
Santorini looks lovely,loved the beaches.
Looks ok for a city break so of holiday rather than a whole weeks main holiday. Very informative thanks
It's really beautiful, and a really informative video. Thank you xx
You are so welcome!
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I randomly came across your videos and I really enjoy them. I have subscribed 👍. Well done for not using the donkeys for your luggage and that goes for anyone else. Carry your own.
Safe travelling, Gail Czech Republic ❤️
Tim you so inspiring the tourist board must be so happy with you well done 😃
lol thanks
Yet another informative blog so much information, wife and I are put off by the crowds when seeing.Well done Tim.
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May & September/October still warm & sunny, with many less people. Only busy when cruise ships are docked.
Thank you for showing us the true beauty that Santorini has to offer. Shows that it's not all about the white washed cliff views
amazing video. beauty of Santorini has been well captured. I have been there in the month of October and It was just awesome with less crowd , cheaper accomodation and ideal weather. I paid around 447 GBP for 4 nights stay in Fira with jacuzzi for family of 3 and it was a furnished apartment! I just loved the gyros and souvlaki which had authentic greek flavour.I have themed my garden based on Santorini and I would have posted a pic if I had the option.
This was my first trip to Europe June 2023 and Santorini was everything I imagined. Thanks for the beach tour.... that was something we didn't experience.
Great video - nice mix of history and current tourism
Glad you enjoyed it andrew
Thanks for the tour of Santorini, Tim 👍🏻😍❤️
My pleasure!
It was a very good travel day blog today of you chilling out visiting Santorini Greece for the holiday vibes tim
Happy holidays!
just saw on my tv another fab interesting blog.beautiful churches,beaches,and meuseum was also interesting.thankyou as appreciate every fab blog which i enjoyed.😊
thanks Heidi
Hiya Tim.
Great video. So many beautiful islands in Greece.
Liked. Shared. Happy Thursday
thanks Nicky
Excellent video of a very beautiful island. We have holidayed there twice, staying on both occasions in Kamari, on the eastern side of Santorini. It's a nice resort with a good, long beach and buses to Fira from there were quite frequent and about a 20 minute journey, as I remember. A table at a restaurant in Oia to view the sunset was ridiculously expensive but we would love to go to Santorini again.
every time I watch your videos Tim you always leave me wanting to go on holiday xD and it was a good live yesterday was good to see hemsby again, so many memories there as a child!
Happy holidays James lol
Great video very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Looks beautiful
Hi Tim, this is a lovely place. Thanks for showing us around. Love to stay there sometime. Thanks for sharing your videos 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Really enjoyed that. Extremely pretty but very busy. Definitely off peak would be best. Thanks Tim
Agreed! off peak is better
Pretty place. My colleagues married there and I think it might have been at that wedding venue by the looks of the pics. Thanks for bringing this experience to our screens. Such a great presentation as always
My friend was just in Greece on his ship as a merchant marine. It looks beautiful
I've stayed in Fira and Perissa. Perissa is a lovely resort and we walked over the hill to Kamari one afternoon for an adventure. When I stayed in Fira I did a bus tour where we went to Oia for sunset and also visited the abandoned village that was ruined after the last earthquake. I also did a sunset cruise on a small ship which was amazing. It looks a lot more busy than both occasions when I/we visited. If I went again I would definitely stay in Perissa again as it's just a short taxi ride to Oia and Fira.
Hi Tim I really enjoyed watching this video and Santorini does look so beautiful and amazing what a stunning and beautiful place.
Glad you enjoyed it bobby
Very beautiful! I imagine myself there and can dream 😍walking with my hubby. I really love the 3 different beaches as well. Quite impressive!
I had no idea it is so busy there! It's a good thing I don't mind crowds and I love the heat. 🙂
I'm really looking forward to seeing this Tim!
I've loved Santorini so far so this will be very interesting to compare to your earlier vlogs on Santorini.
It's beautiful?
@@WalkWithMeTim we will find out 😉
WWMTim, you are living the dreams of many peeps. Keep up the good work. 👍 Thank you for sharing your high quality adventures. 😮
I appreciate you watching thanks
Loved your break to Santorini, thank you for showing the other side of the island. Have visited on a cruise ship, but we were very lucky it was the end of the season and the normal mad area was tranquil and quiet. Love your overseas trips. Looking forward to the next one. x
thanks Janet
I'm surprised you're not at 1m subs yet tbh. Watched you for months now and never gets old.
Lol thanks .. might be a while
Teaching us history, never knew where Atlantis used to be and seeing where the volcano had been you can see it is very plausible to have been there as nothing would remain after. The amount of videos you did over there, you have been a very busy boy! Always entertaining.
I didn't tbh till I visited
I love your videoes tim there awsome iteresting and i love learning about new places i watch your videoes evey sing night
Thanks
I love Santorini , Greece, iam half Greek , I was there 2 yrs ago, I love it )) thanks❤
Hiya Tim, looks very beautiful in Santorini. And like the black beach . It Would be amazing to visit. And love the little cave houses , Great views very beautiful. Thanks for sharing your trip.👍
thanks Diane
Amazing place nice your and vid
Love your videos
thanks Luke
@@WalkWithMeTim no problem
It's on my bucket list it looks fabulous
Do it! You won't regret it. It was on my bucket list for years.... went last September and fell in love with the Island. Going back again in 9 wks time
Heard many stories of atlantis very interesting they are. What a beautiful place, santorini is.
Yes they are! and its one of 5 myths but after watching the 9D video on what happened I can believe it
Looks lovely 👍
@WalkWithMeTim. Fab non biased views on some fantastic hotels & places (and in contrast he does some grubby dire hotels). Just love this guy!
Love the place, came across on Royal Caribbean cruise, ship. Amazing view's, friendly people, !! Terrific cable cars, well worth a visit, tobthis jewel of the Mediterranean.
Hi Tim ! Wow it's beautiful there. Bit to many people for me I'd have to go when it's a bit quieter. Loved the churches i always have a look in a church. Lovely to see you light a candle for someone ❤. I always light a candle for my loved one's that I have lost . Really enjoyed the vlogs thankyou for sharing with us. Love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx
me too ;-) thanks tracy
Good video Tim when the cruise ships on in the streets can be super packed as we found out
yep it gets crazy
Very beautiful beaches 😊
Beautiful
This was brilliant Tim! I’m heading to Santorini for a week in September next year. As Beautiful as it looks, I think I’m going to cut back to 3 nights and find a quieter (and cheaper) place for my last 4 nights 👍
good idea
See you in Tranquilo then! 😄
I'm heading to Fira at the end of September. Hope its less crowded then. Loving the Santorini videos so far.
will be a lot quieter
@frankiewilde7791 September/October is the perfect time to visit. Be sure to have a meal at Pelican Kipos in Fira !
So glad you looked into fhe historical context of Santorini ,you made it very interesting far more to Santorini than meets the eye,the restaurant you visited is were i had my wedding reception,cant belive it you stayed in the same hotel and visit the same restaurant,bit to expensive for me now with 2 ankle biters at my heels.Great video brought back some good memories for the wife and me
Glad you enjoyed it Gary
What a beautiful place my dream place to go
I’m so glad you went to Fira. Seeing as I was there last week it’s so nice to see it again.
Just a note for people wanting to go to Santorini. Some (not all) restaurants that ‘have a view’ aren’t the best. You’re paying for the view rather than the food. There’s a GREAT restraint called No Name Traditional Greek Restaurant in Firostefani that is much cheaper than anywhere else but by far the best food
Good tip!
Stayed in Santorini (Fira) last September. Going again in 9 wks time. Can't wait ! Doing the Oia/Fira hike. Does the trail pass the restaurant in Firostefani ?
@@WalkWithMeTimGreat food and ambience at Pelican Kipos (nr Crazy corner) in Fira. Beautiful restaurant set in gardens.
Mama Thira in Firostefani has the views and the food quality. Eaten there on each of our visits and recommended to friends who have also enjoyed it.
@@stuartbridger5177 Have you tried the No Name restaurant ?
Loved all your vlogs on Santorini Tim.
As you highlighted the lovely coastal areas & gave us a brief glimpse of the less Touristy area's it gave me the impression that Inland Greece is not quite as glamorous as the Front Cover of the Models who where posing & having their photographs taken against the back drop of the Beautiful Blue & White Buildings & the amazing blue sunny skies.
Also you showed how full of Tourists it gets on those narrow winding lanes especially at Sunset🌄
It looked too crowded to be called relaxing & probably hard work navigating thru all those people, although the Miniature Churches provided respite & abit of Peace & Quiet.
Love how there is a Church on each & every level of the winding streets.
So many steps would make it hard work for someone who struggles with mobility.
Also the fate of the Donkeys is sad😢its awful to think of them struggling up & down there carrying Luggage & Tourists in the extreme heat.
The Donkey Trade really ought to be abolished in this day & age.
Also noticed Graffiti near that full overloaded Bin, that wasn't a pretty sight!
But in contrast the little shops & restaurants did look lovely, although again Crowded.
Personally Santorini would not be advisable for me due to the amount of steps & I'd find it far to crowded but i can see why its a well loved Tourist Destination.
Thanks for your lovely vlogs on Santorini Tim
I really loved the cheapest & the most expensive Hotels in Santorini!💛
Wow that view from the bar and the restaurant was beautiful! 🥰! Looks like a nice place but think I would have to go out of season when it’s not so peoply! 🤣 Thanks again for another great, informative video Tim! You content is always spot on!
thanks
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Hi Tim,
I went to Santorini on a day trip from Crete about 20 years ago and typically like most tourists I only visited Thera, so it was nice to see what else there is on the island. Your video encourages me to spend a few days there and explore Santorini properly including the archaeological site of Akrotiri, however I am not sure that I would now be able to manage some of those steep walks so maybe your video is all I will get to see who knows. As always a great video.
You should Peter alot of people only head to those 2 places
Thira or Thera is the greek name for the island of Santorini, the town you are referring to ,the capital is called Fira ,with the intonation on the second syllable, otherwise great video
I don’t understand why you didn’t visit Akrotiri, the ‘Lost Atlantis.’ It is a stunning site with hidden tavernas in the cliffs just below. Instead you went for the techno experience. Doing both would be good too.
Very good and informative video, I especially like that you're showing the actual crowd in July...we are going to Greece in 10 days from now for 2 weeks, and will stay 4 nights in Imerovigli, I was able to book in Oia, but had a sort of panic attack with the thought of crowds standing in front of our Airbnb which has a view of the caldera that I canceled it, maybe I shouldn't have...but I'm sure wherever we stay there it would be awesome. Thanks for this video!
yes was unsure if it was going to be to busy but was able to capture it well
Just stayed at imerovigli a couple of weeks ago ,great view of the sunset and its not crowded at all.
Good choice
It looks really nice I really want to go
Tim you are an amazing presenter! You need to be on national TV and on the wireless too! Great radio voice
I have a face for radio,
You have a face for TV
2024 Wish you were here on ITV
im happy on CZcams
Great travel guide of Santorini .You are so professional and have become better over time.Again you look handsome in the polo shirts!Thank you for making me feel like I was there.
Your devoted fan from America
Great video Tim, put together well. Santorini is on my visiting list for 2024, but I won`t venture too far `cos there are definitely too many tourists !!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes unless you go in late September early Oct or march
18:41 I like how well Tim's Yorkshire accent is coming along.
Lol
We went on a Agean cruise back in 2016..remember the ship dropping anchor and we had to get a a small boat to Fira.
We couldnt be bothered to walk up the steps so got the cablecar to the top..lol...the queue wasnt like that though...jesus !
Very nice 👍🏻
Great👍👍
I ought to hurry up and go, in a few years' from now those steps will be impossible to negotiate! Looks great, busy and expensive but great. It's been on my bucket list for some yars, having seen your video I now realise a stop over on a cruise would not be long enough to properly appreciate the place. There is no way I would ride the donkeys, I have seen too many negative comments about how they are treated.
You and me both!
Oh my gosh I love your videos! I zone out to them all the time, did anyone else notice at 11:57 point the guy behind you just disappears...but it didn't look or sound like an editing thing? Unless it's just me watching way too many paranormal videos lately, glitch in the matrix 😂🤔 X
Great travel vlog it's a place I've always wanted to go to. However your real videos have helped me decide I can wait. Beautiful but too busy for me
yes dont go in the summer
@@WalkWithMeTim what months do you suggest
Once again well done my son excellent place looks humpy mind especially if your crust gets a banging headache 9euros wow
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