Situated 9 klm far from Fira, at the south-western part of the island, this village of 700 people has been famous thanks to the very important Minoan settlement brought in light by Sp. Marinatos

Buried under the tons of volcanic ashes, this prehistoric settlement was left almost intact and archaeologists have found a settlement which had been active since at least the 3rd millennium B.C.

Apart from the prehistoric settlement which is worth seeing more than once, it is interesting to visit a number of other sightseeing’s., the Venetian castle at the top of the village that it was built for protection from the pirates, as well as the traditional old churches of Agios Epiphanios and Agia Theodosia, also during the year few local feasts ("panighyri") take place at the village.

A road leads to the cape, 3 klms far, at the very west of the island, with a magnificent view and a lighthouse. The light house of Akrotiri where people can admire the famous sunset of Santorini.

Akrotiri is very close to the sea and swimming is possible at the nearby beaches; red and white beaches are the most well known of them and the beach of apothikes which is among the few beaches at the side of the caldera.

Akrotiri village is considered among the most traditional and picturesque of the island. Small white houses with blue windows and doors surrounded with colourful gardens. All the village is connected with small pebble stone roads, a walk in the village gives the visitors the chance to meet the locals and to come closer to the traditional culture.

Apart from all the above, Akrotiri offers all the modern facilities and services that a visitor may need. Fish taverns by the sea, restaurants and cafes, mini markets, beach bars and very often transportation to Fira.