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Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri

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The map shows the location of Akrotiri on Santorini, a popular tourist island in Greece

The ancient town stretches along the shores and caldera on the southern part of the island, which is famous for its unusual volcanic sand beaches and stunning scenery. 

The Prehistoric town of Akrotiri is a large archaeological complex, which is interesting to visit. You can stroll along the ancient streets, looking at the ruins and preserved buildings of two or three-storey houses. On some of them there are frescoes that allow you to imagine the life and culture of the people of those times. In the ancient town of Akrotiri, excavations are underway, allowing visitors to learn about life on Santorini. The remains of paved streets, drainage system, beautiful quality pottery testify to a developed civilization. Among the finds are various pottery, household items, sculptures, vessels of all kinds and animal figurines.

The Prehistoric city of Akrotiri is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece

Akrotiri visit can be done on your own or with a guide. The city of Akrotiri belongs to the Minoan civilization. To appreciate the scale of the disaster, it is worth visiting Akrotiri in person, not only to see the photos of the ruins.

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