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A destination popular with newlyweds and sun worshippers of all ages, Perissa beach in Santorini, Greece is a hot location to while away a few weeks. There are a number of hotels available, ranging from quaint to spectacular. To choose the best Perissa Santorini beach hotel, one can take into consideration budget, and what activities are desired. There are opportunities for sailing or excavating adventures, or if preferred, the whole vacation could be spent lying under the sun on this hospitable beach.
There are many reasons to choose Perissa Santorini beach hotel as your next getaway. From the smooth black sand that stretches on seemingly forever, there is also the fact that Perissa is the only beach in Santorini that is free from the winds that come in from the Aegean Sea. This is due to its placement next to a mountain, which shields the beach and its inhabitants, allowing for undisturbed sunbathing and water sports. Small fishing boats dot the harbor, making this a great location for painting or other artistic pursuits.
While using a Perissa Santorini beach hotel as a home base, this allows plenty of opportunities to explore the rest of Santorini. After days spent lounging on the beach, one can take a taxi out to the neighboring villages for a taste of the wild Greek island nightlife, with no shortage of dancing, festivities, and colorful characters. A day can be spent purchasing local handicrafts in the market, or seeing ancient ruins that abound on the island. In Santorini’s capital city, Fira, there are also a number of museums that allow a visitor to really soak in the culture of the people and the island.
Another way to take advantage of all that choosing a Perissa Santorini beach hotel allows for is to experience the local cuisine. In many of the beach hotels or in restaurants around the villages, there is an unparalleled freshness and bounty of ingredients. Santorini is known for its locally produced wine and sweet cherry tomatoes, both of which are used in copious amounts on the local menus. No matter what type of accommodation a traveler is seeking, it can be found in Santorini. A beach hotel is a great idea for those who are coming to the island mainly for the enjoyment of its beaches. Villas, guesthouses, and resorts are all different options in every price range.
Jason Clegg travels frequently to Santorini, Greece and records his personal travel experiences on his popular [http://www.SantoriniGreeceGuide.com] blog.
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