The Rocabella Resort and Spa is a Santorini town hotel situated on the outskirts of Imerovigli, at a distance of 1.5 km from Fira.
Santorini, Greece is 40 minutes away from Athens by air, situated in the southern parts of the Cyclades islands. Santorini, Greece, famous for amongst other things, its celebrated Santorini sunsets, offers its visitors timeless beauty and a plethora of activities and places of interest to visit. It is and always has been a world - class destination.
Although guests are overwhelmed by the privacy and exclusivity of our property, it is still a Santorini town hotel, with easy access to the amenities of Imerovigli and within walking distance of Fira. The choice of dining, shopping and entertainment options in Fira is simply dazzling and provides a grand balcony destination from where to view the beauty of the Santorini sunsets. The beauty of Oia, a destination again for the mesemerising Santorini sunsets is accessible by car as are many of the other island attractions.
Santorini is a name that brings to mind images of unprecedented beauty. The combination of landscapes and backdrops is truly magical: Caldera views, sunsets sinking into Aegean waters, beaches surrounded by high volcanic rock cliffs, sparkling white houses carved into the cliff - side, and antiquities mesmerize and dazzle its visitors.
Santorini is one of the most exciting destinations in the world, attracting thousands of visitors every year. From ancient times, as an important central point for culture, its many different types of inhabitants have renamed it from age to age, from "Kallisti" (the beautiful one) and "Stroggyli" (the round one) to "Thira". Today, the island goes by the name "Santorini", baptized so during the Venetian Rule after the Church of Santa Irene.
The history of the island is closely connected with volcanic activity in the area. In the 17th century BC, a violent volcanic eruption occurred, altering the shape and morphology of Santorini forever, creating the impressive natural features that we admire today.
Due to its rich history, Santorini provides visitors with some amazing archaeological and historical sites, amongst these are the:
- Prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri, which is very well - preserved as it was buried under lava and ash for centuries. Some archaeologists believe that Akrotiri is connected to the Lost Continent of Atlantis.
- Archaeological site of Ancient Thira, admire the remains of sanctuaries, houses, a theatre, a "stoa", and a gymnasium. The view from Ancient Thira is simply magical.
- The ruins of the Venetian Castle, "Skaros" where Marco Sanudo raised the Venetian flag when the island was conquered in 1207.
- Various monasteries and churches scattered throughout the island
- The Archaeological, Folklore and Prehistoric Thira Museums in Fira
- The Maritime Museum in Oia
- Day trip by boat to the volcanic islets of Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni and Thirassia, situated opposite Santorini. You can swim in the hot springs of the area.
The beaches on Santorini Island are some of the most unique in the Aegean region. The eruption of the Santorini volcano thousands of years ago resulted in the creation of some of the most dazzling beaches in the world, with colorful sand and pebbles, such as the Red and White beaches near Akrotiri, and the black and grey beaches in Kamari, Monolithos, Perissa and Perivolos. There are also some very beautiful Santorini beaches on the northern coast, including Armenaki and Amoudi, as well as the beaches of Baxedes, Koloumbos, and Vourvoulou.
We recommend marking these beaches on your map of Santorini.
Santorini is celebrated for its tasty delicacies, such as fava (split - pea dip), fried white aubergines, tomato and zucchini croquettes, baked calamari and sun-dried tomatoes, all can be sampled, along with a glass or two of famous Santorini wine, at the traditional taverns and restaurants throughout the island.
A plethora of transport connections link Santorini to Athens, Thessaloniki and other Greek Islands.
Santorini Airport in Monolithos caters to Athens Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" and Thessalonica Airport "Macedonia". Listed below are contact telephone numbers and websites for flight connections to the island of Santorini:
- Olympic Airways: www.olympicairlines.com - Tel. +30 210 966-6666 or 801-11-44444
- Aegean Airlines: www. aegeanair.com - Tel. +30 210 626-1000 or 801-11-20000
- Athens Airport ‘Eleftherios Venizelos’: Tel. +30 210 353-0000
- Santorini Airport: Tel. +30 22860 28400 or +30 22860 28405
- Olympic Airways (Santorini): Tel. +30 22860 31525
- Aegean Airlines (Santorini) - Mr. Athanasios Karabatzakis:
E-mail: jtr-ap@san.forthnet.gr - Tel. +30 22860 28500, Fax: +30 22860 28508
Ferry and high - speed boat contact telephone numbers and websites for travel by sea from Piraeus Port to Santorini Port, Athinios
- Hellenic Seaways www.hellenicseaways.gr
- Blue Star Ferries www.bluestarferries.com
- Piraeus Port: +30 210 414-7800
- Santorini Port: +30 22860 22239
There are frequent bus departures from the capital town of Fira, Santorini Port and Santorini Airport to other parts of the island. If you wish, you may rent a car or a motorbike from the many rental agencies located throughout the island.
