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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Greece  /  South Aegean  /  Cyclades  /  Santorini  /  Akrotiri  /  Akrotiri LightHouse

Akrotiri LightHouse, Akrotiri

4.2
#3 of 22 in Historic Sites in Santorini
Lighthouse · Hidden Gem · Landmark
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One of the oldest lighthouses in Greece, Akrotiri LightHouse still stands as a sentinel on Santorini. A French trading company built the square structure in 1892 and operated it with oil, but the beacon switched to electricity in 1988. Wear closed-toed shoes to safely climb the rocky hill, and when you're finished, consider a meal at one of the surrounding fish taverns. Bring your camera to take advantage of the many photo ops here, which are especially gorgeous at sunset. Using our international travel planner, Akrotiri attractions like Akrotiri LightHouse can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Akrotiri LightHouse reviews

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  • By Colinhs9
    We visited here in a hire car while visiting the Akrotiri prehistoric site, but actually spent nearly as much time here as we did there. There is a small car park a short walk up to the lighthouse... 
    We visited here in a hire car while visiting the Akrotiri prehistoric site, but actually spent nearly as much time here as we did there. There is a small car park a short walk up to the lighthouse...  more »
  • By Elke P
    Place is not so crowded like Oia. Sufficient space to sit down and have a picknick. Kioskfor cold drinks available. 
    Place is not so crowded like Oia. Sufficient space to sit down and have a picknick. Kioskfor cold drinks available.  more »
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  • By Radu Isaila
    It's a very interesting perspective of the island. There a small parking near the spot. If you go there with the car in busy season you won't find a place. So there is another parking a few hundred meters first. There is also a small 'food truck' where you can eat or drink something... very nice.
  • By Colleen S
    Beautiful spot to walk around (watch your footing!) and take pictures from the south of the island. The lighthouse itself was not open. Beware of the tourists on quads who like to drive right up to the site and the taxis backing up down the road. Park at the little parking spot on the right and walk the last 100 meters.
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