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Fira also known as Thira the capital of Santorini, is built on the west side of the island over a precipitous rock 260 m high, but with a magnificent view to the sea. It is a beautiful city of about 1,600 inhabitants, with snow-white houses that shine under the sunlight, small picturesque, pebbled streets and steps, with vaults and arches.
Fira has been inhabited for the past two centuries when it stopped being threatened by the pirate raids which inhibited settling near the sea. It is believed that its name comes from the word "pyrros" which means burning, or reddish, and is connected with the existing volcano.
The descent from the narrow cobbled street of the 500 steps to the old Fira port is a unique experience offering the visitor the opportunity to admire the breathtaking view and the beauty of the city, especially in the evening. In the city, there is a series of beautiful churches and monasteries like that of Agios Minas, the cathedral of Hypapandi, the cathedral of Christ, the monastery of Panagia ton Dominikanidon and Panagia tou Rodariou, which has a small collection of ecclesiastical gems, paintings, documents and maps. In Fira, there is also an archaeological museum with remarkable exhibits from the excavations on the island. From Fira it is also worth visiting (by boat) the volcano of Nea and Palia Kameni.
Santorini is the island that lies in the southern area of Cyclades.
The terrain is volcanic and from the side of the volcano is rocky.
Santorini, Thira, Kallisti.The dreamy island of Cyclades. Its relation
with the dream is absolute. Each visitor is drifted into dreamy
holidays. The breathtaking sunrise but also the most famous sunset,
viewing them from the fringes of rocks, contribute to the dream.
Therefore drifted from this natural beauty, we created a place similar
to our sentiments. This place is named “Dream Island”. This “dreamy” hotel was built in 2006 according to the best requirements and specifications for you, since our aim is your best stay in the island all year long.
Trying to ensure your exceptional stay, we provide our hospitality from
your arrival in the island. Therefore we arrange your transport from
and to the harbour and the airport.
The immediate support to our guests is assured by; our friendly
reception, the daily cleaning, the washing-machine, the internet access
but also from the special place for luggage in order to store the
baggages until the departure from our hotel. Entertainment and comfort
in your personal space are ensured by satellite tv, air-condition,
telephone, internet line, safe box, mini bar and hair-dryer. Hence we
invite you in our beautiful island for dreamy holidays and exceptional
experiences influenced by "Dream Island”. |
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Accommodation in Thira Fira Santorini with a wonderful sea view & of the volcano, next to the swimming pool |
