Akrotiri, Archaeological site in Santorini, Greece
The excavated ruins contain multi-story buildings with advanced drainage systems, intricate wall paintings, and pottery that remained sealed under volcanic ash for centuries.
The Minoan settlement flourished until approximately 1600 BCE when the massive volcanic eruption of Thera buried the entire city under thick layers of pumice.
The discovered frescoes depict detailed scenes of everyday Minoan life, including maritime activities, agricultural practices, and religious ceremonies that connected inhabitants with nature.
The archaeological site features a modern protective structure and operates daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with guided tours available in multiple languages throughout the day.
The excavations revealed an advanced water management system with pipes running through walls and under streets, demonstrating sophisticated engineering methods from Bronze Age civilization.
Location: Thira Municipality
Part of: Santorini
GPS coordinates: 36.35136,25.40356
Latest update: November 28, 2025 17:33
Underground locations provide insights into geological processes and human history. Natural caves display limestone formations, stalactites, and subterranean rivers formed over thousands of years. Artificial sites include Roman catacombs, medieval cellars, and mining tunnels that document economic and social developments. This collection features prehistoric burial chambers with wall paintings, extensive cave systems with lakes and passages, and historical mines for salt, copper, or coal. Visitors can explore archaeological findings, mineral formations, and technical installations from earlier periods. Temperatures remain constant throughout the year, and many sites offer guided tours through their underground chambers.
These archaeological sites document the development of human civilizations across thousands of years. They range from the earliest known temple structures like Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, dated to around 9500 BCE, to the preserved remains of Pompeii, frozen in time by a volcanic eruption in 79 CE. Each location offers insights into the technical abilities, religious beliefs, and social structures of past cultures.
Red Beach
921 m
Ship procession fresco (Akrotiri)
66 m
Castle of Akrotiri
952 m
Saint Osiomartyr Theodosia Holy Orthodox Church
996 m
Kokkinópetra (bolkan)
1.6 km
Mésa Pigádia (lapyahan)
2.3 km
White beach santorini
1.9 km
Almyrá
1 km
Aghios Nikolaos Marmarites
2.9 km
Kámpia
1.5 km
Agios Nikolaos
1.5 km
Lost Atlantis Experience
2.8 km
Playa
1.9 km
Red Beach
903 m
Vlychada beach
2.8 km
Vlychada nude/gay beach
2.1 km
Caldera beach
1.2 km
Work of art
770 m
Unique view to volcano
1.8 km
Black Beach
2.5 km
Akrotiri Castle
955 m
Scenic viewpoint
953 m
Scenic viewpoint
996 m
Scenic viewpoint
2.6 km
Scenic viewpoint
1.3 km
Eros Theros Beach
2 km
Caldera Beach
1.1 km
Caldera View
2.2 kmReviews
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