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Astir Thira Hotel $175 Astir Thira Hotel is located in Thira’s Thira Town neighborhood, close to Museum of Prehistoric Thira, Archaeological Museum, and Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral. Nearby points of interest also include Agios Nikolaos Monastery and Megaron Gyzi. Hotel Features. Astir Thira Hotel features a coffee shop/caf? and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. The hotel serves a complimentary buffet breakfast in the breakfast area. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool. Spa amenities include facials and beauty services. Complimentary wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has an Internet point. Complimentary shuttle services include a roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle. Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a library, multilingual staff, and express check in. A total renovation of this property was completed in February 2011. Guestrooms. 23 air conditioned guestrooms at Astir Thira Hotel feature safes and windows that open. Furnished balconies offer sea, pool, or courtyard views. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, bidets, makeup/shaving mirrors, and designer toiletries. Wired high speed and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Televisions have satellite channels and DVD players. Rooms also include hair dryers and clock radios. Guests may request irons/ironing boards and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily. Notifications: The property is closed between 1 December and 31 April. Notifications: The property is closed between 1 December and 31 April. |
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Hotel Kalma $71.98 Hotel Kalma is located in Thira’s Thira Town neighborhood, close to Athinios Port, Museum of Prehistoric Thira, and Archaeological Museum. Nearby points of interest also include Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral and Agios Nikolaos Monastery. Hotel Features. A total renovation of this property was completed in 2005. Guestrooms. There are 37 guestrooms at Hotel Kalma. |
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Atlantis Hotel $286.71 Atlantis Hotel is located in Thira’s Thira Town neighborhood, close to Museum of Prehistoric Thira, Archaeological Museum, and Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral. Nearby points of interest also include Agios Nikolaos Monastery and Megaron Gyzi. Hotel Features. Atlantis Hotel features a coffee shop/caf? and a bar/lounge. Room service is available. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has an Internet point. This Thira property has 20 square meters of event space. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and currency exchange. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2000. Guestrooms. 25 air conditioned guestrooms at Atlantis Hotel feature minibars and windows that open. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, designer toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Rooms also include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. |
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Margarita Hotel $44.43 Margarita Hotel is located in Thira’s Thira Town neighborhood, close to Petros M. Nomikos Conference Centre, Archaeological Museum, and Museum of Prehistoric Thira. Nearby points of interest also include Wall Paintings of Thira Exhibition and Megaron Gyzi. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a children’s pool. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has an Internet point. A poolside bar is open for drinks. The hotel serves a complimentary buffet breakfast. The property has a roundtrip airport shuttle, which is complimentary. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and a garden. Guestrooms. All guestrooms at Margarita Hotel feature air conditioning. All accommodations have balconies. Televisions have satellite channels. |
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Hotel Zephyros $131.75 Hotel Zephyros is located in Thira’s Kamari neighborhood, close to Kamari Beach, Wine Museum, and Ancient Thira. Nearby points of interest also include Prophet Elias Monastery and Panagia Episkopi. Hotel Features. Hotel Zephyros features a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool. This 3 star property has a business center. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities. Guestrooms. Air conditioned guestrooms at Hotel Zephyros feature safes and hair dryers. All accommodations have balconies. Bathrooms feature showers. Satellite television is provided. |
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Kafouros Hotel $99.29 Kafouros Hotel is located in Thira’s Kamari neighborhood, close to Kamari Beach, Wine Museum, and Ancient Thira. Nearby points of interest also include Prophet Elias Monastery and Panagia Episkopi. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool. A poolside bar is open for drinks. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Wedding services and tour/ticket assistance are available. Additional property amenities include barbecue grills. Guestrooms. All guestrooms at Kafouros Hotel feature air conditioning. All accommodations have balconies. Rooms are individually furnished. Kitchenettes include refrigerators. |
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Levante Beach Hotel $100.2 Levante Beach Hotel is located in Thira’s Kamari neighborhood, close to Kamari Beach, Wine Museum, and Ancient Thira. Nearby points of interest also include Prophet Elias Monastery and Panagia Episkopi. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool. Room service is available. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast. Additional property amenities include self parking. Guestrooms. Air conditioned guestrooms at Levante Beach Hotel feature safes. Televisions have satellite channels. |
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Epavlis Hotel $149.49 Epavlis Hotel is located in Thira’s Kamari neighborhood, close to Kamari Beach, Ancient Thira, and Wine Museum. Nearby points of interest also include Prophet Elias Monastery and Panagia Episkopi. Hotel Features. Epavlis Hotel features a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Dial up Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 45 air conditioned guestrooms at Epavlis Hotel feature safes and hair dryers. Televisions have satellite channels. Guestrooms are all non smoking. |
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Drossos Hotel $127.55 Drossos Hotel is located in Thira’s Perissa neighborhood, close to Museum of Minerals and Fossils, Perissa Beach, and Ancient Thira. Nearby points of interest also include Prophet Elias Monastery and Panagia Episkopi. Hotel Features. Drossos Hotel features a coffee shop/caf?, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a children’s pool. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Thira property has event space consisting of a ballroom and small meeting rooms. The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Wedding services and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Guestrooms. Air conditioned guestrooms at Drossos Hotel feature coffee/tea makers and safes. All accommodations have balconies. Bathrooms feature bathtubs with handheld showerheads. They also offer makeup/shaving mirrors, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Complimentary Internet access is available. Satellite television is provided. Rooms also include windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request irons/ironing boards, extra towels/bedding, and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily. |
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Star Hotel Santorini $86.87 Star Hotel Santorini is located near the beach in Thira’s Megalochori neighborhood and close to Athinios Port, Red Beach, and Museum of Prehistoric Thira. Nearby points of interest also include Wine Museum Santorini Island and Panagia Episkopi. Hotel Features. Star Hotel Santorini features a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Recreational amenities include 2 outdoor swimming pools. Also located on site is a spa tub. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities. Guestrooms. All guestrooms at Star Hotel Santorini feature minibars and safes. Balconies offer sea views. Televisions have satellite channels. Guestrooms are all non smoking. |
Yacht Charter in the Central Cyclades
Sikinos lies to the E of Folegandros. Ormos Skala is the only harbour on the island. Yachts can go alongside the quay or anchor off. There are tavernas ashore and some provisions can be obtained. The setting is attractive and popular with Greek tourists.
3.5 miles to the east of Sikinos lies Ios. It is claimed Homer is buried here. He died aboard a ship on passage from Samos to Athens and his body was thrown overboard and later washed up on Ios. Go bow or stern to in the harbour of Port Ios. There is excellent holding in mud. A mini tanker can deliver fuel and water is available from a public fountain in the square. There are tavernas all around the harbour and most provisions can be obtained. The resort is popular with the young and most of the bars play loud music in the evenings/night. Ormos Milopotamou lies to the S of Port Ios. In the north of the bay there are 4 coves where yachts can anchor, the easterly two provide the best shelter. Holding is good on sand. There are tavernas and hotels on the beach. Ormos Manganari is a large bay on the south coast of Ios, it is possible to anchor throughout the bay with good holding on sand. There are tavernas ashore.
Thira is similar to Milos in as much as it is a volcano and when it erupted in 1440 ?1450 BC it created the bay as it is today. The close lying islands of Thirasia, Nea Kammeni and Palaia Kammeni are also part of this huge volcanic structure. Around the basin, on cliffs 300m high you will see white Cycladic houses with blue painted windows hanging from black volcanic rocks which rise sheer from the sea all group together to make Thira is one of the most popular destinations in Greece.
Finikia lies in the N of Thira. Anchor to the W of the mole in 10 ?0m with a trip line because the bottom is rocky. Limited shelter from the Meltemi and completely open to the S. Skala Thira is the harbour of the island's capital on the steep slopes above. Go bow or stern to the quay with a line to the large mooring buoy. Departing is difficult with the confusion of the many lines attached to the buoy and it is recommended that yachts are not left unattended. There is water on the quay and several tavernas in the harbour. On the coast south of Ak Akrotiri there are a number of anchorages that provide good shelter from the Meltemi. The bottom is good holding in sand but there is often some ground swell that causes yachts to roll badly. Monolithos is a small harbour on the E coast. Go bows to the breakwater near its extremity with a long line. There is a taverna and showers ashore. Thirasia is the westernmost island and the only anchorage is Ayios Nikolaos. Yachts can anchor off but the small pier is reserved for local boats. There are tavernas ashore and some provisions are available in the village atop the cliffs.
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“Sunrise and the wonderful Caldera View Hotel” Songwillie’s photos around Thira, Greece
