It may have been a while that I visited Santorini but I haven’t stopped dreaming of those white-washed walls, the bluest of blue sea, the infinity steps and the infinity pools. Is it worth the hype, some have asked me. My answer has always been “Worth the hype AF and beyond”!
You will agree with me too, once you have hiked to Oia from Imerovigli like we did. Take my word on it, those caldera views will stay with you forever. Will we ever forget the Quad-bike ride to the rustic, untouched village of Pyrgos? I highly doubt it! There are more villages in Santorini than just Oia, each with their own charm waiting to be explored.
People say that Santorini sunsets are unforgettable. I wouldn’t know because all the 5 days that I was there, the weather played against my wishes and the sun promptly went behind the clouds just around sunset. On the brighter side (pun intended), it gives me a reason to go to the little island again.
Here are 10 more reasons – 10 photos that make us want to visit Santorini! I am sure my Santorini Photo Diary will make you also want to grab your flowy dress and that cute hat, ready to wander down the mish-mash of alleys that seem to be going nowhere.
1. View of the Caldera while hiking from Fira to Oia
2. The infinity steps of Oia
3. Churches in Santorini
4. Blue domes and Pink bougainvillea
5. Blue doors and Pink bougainvillea
6. White-washed houses and the windmill of Oia
7. The quintessential blue domes of Oia
8. The old world charm of Pyrgos
9. There’s more to Santorini than white
10. Let the lanes and alleys lead you
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Do these 10 photos inspire you to visit Santorini? What was your experience like if you’ve already visited Santorini? Please leave me a comment, I’d love to know!
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Cheers,
Ameeta xx
It’s those beautiful white back streets that do it for me. I blooming loved Santorini. Now, I’d quite like to go back and walk along some of the hiking trails!
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Those meandering alleys are very charming, no doubt. I will go ahead and say that everything about Santorini is so charming 😉
It’s a shame that you didn’t get to see the sunset but you still got some wonderful photos! Santorini really reminds me of Mykonos, I’d love to visit!
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I haven’t been to Mykonos actually. I do hope to visit some more gorgeous Greek islands and hopefully catch some glorious sunsets too xx
Well, you’ve succeeded… I want to go to Santorini now…
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LOL Yay (fist pump 😉 )!!!
Incredible pics. Santorini is on top of my bucket list.hope to make it to this place soon
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Thank you so much, Madhu 🙂 Fingers crossed!
We almost went to Santorini last summer! Still on my bucket list – it looks absolutely stunning 😍
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Oh, I wish you’d get a chance to visit soon Lena! xx
Gorgeous photos! Made me miss that beautiful island so much…
Thank you for reminding me that piece of (mostly) white & blue heaven
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I think once someone visits Santorini, they will want to go back again and again to the white and blue heaven (sometimes yellow 😉 )!
Well well.. you gave me much more reasons to go to Santorini now.. Aye Wonderful pictures 😉 Your blog name is definitely very apt 🙂
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Thanks, Apeksha! I tried to play on the word I, Wander and Wonderful 😉
I have always wanted to go there and it looks even better in your pics! That water is so blue!! Maybe I’ll sail there someday 😀
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Thank you! Yes, on sunny days the water looked an amazing shade of blue. Sailing would be so much fun, we actually did not get a chance to do it.
Wow – you truly inspired me to visit Santorini as it’s been on my bucket list for such a long time. Looks such a dreamy place, cant wait to visit!
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Thanks, Stefanie! That’s the perfect word to describe Santorini – Dreamy 🙂
VERY lovely! I love how crisp your photos are! I also just did a Photo Diary of Santorini a few weeks ago! Santorini is definitelyyyyy worth the hype.
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Thank you, I was lucky to have beautiful sunshine for the most part of the days. I will check out your post too 🙂
These pictures are so beautiful Ameeta! <3
Santorini has been on my bucket list for a while and these photographs have tempted me to make that trip happen soon 🙂
Love,
Ankita
http://www.beautyandthebeing.com
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Thanks Ankita, I hope you make that trip happen soon too! xx