September Sun in Santorini
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You can’t go wrong with a Greek holiday, but the island of Santorini is definitely one of the most stunning places I’ve been to.
Visiting in late September to squeeze in one final dose of summer sun, we spent a week between Fira and Oia, prioritising literally nothing other than eating plenty of local food and winding down from a busy few months.
For our first four nights in Santorini, we chose to stay in Fira at a hotel called Uma Ray Suites.
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the popular bars and restaurants, our hotel was a tiny little paradise with a pool, breakfast buffet dining space, and balcony rooms where I sat with a coffee to watch the sunrise every morning.
This hotel has only a few rooms, but it’s a great spot with shops nearby, and it’s just a short walk along the cobbled streets to reach the centre of Fira.
Whilst staying here we sampled plenty of gyros and Greek salad, enjoyed the most incredible golden hour wine-tasting experience at Santo Wines, completed the scorching but scenic hike between Fira and Oia, and feasted on a BBQ aboard a catamaran which set sail late afternoon and docked at Amoudi Bay just as the sun had melted away for the day.
For our final three nights in Santorini, we moved across to Oia and checked into a hotel called IKIES Santorini.
The beauty of this blissfully cool cave hotel was the fact it overlooks the Oia peninsular, giving you the best view of the sunset every evening. I’d definitely recommend this if you’re happy to walk into the town rather than be immersed in it.
The series of steps down to your room isn’t the only thing that takes your breath away. The views from your private terrace area are out of this world, so we spent most of our mornings sitting poolside, mesmerised by the deep blue Caldera below, after eating our body weight in a freshly cooked breakfast served directly to our table.
Oia itself is gorgeous, I especially loved the postcard views of the blue topped buildings and turquoise waters that lapped Amoudi Bay, but bear in mind it is a busy town and when those cruise ships float in you suddenly find yourself fighting your way through the tour groups.
It’s safe to say I didn’t want to leave and would go back to this part of the world in a heartbeat, I really loved everything about it.
