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Black-sand beaches and stunning views make the isle of Santorini one of the most popular destinations in Greece. The Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR) is located southeast of the center of the island near the village of Kamari. Many international carriers operate flights to Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR) during the season between April and October and connect travelers with other popular Greek islands like Rhodes and Crete.
Facilities at Santorini (Thira) National Airport
Budget carriers offering cheap flights to Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR) include EasyJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Ryanair. The airport is also served by a large number of charter air carriers such as Blue Panorama Airlines, Ellinair and Novair. The airport itself offers only a few amenities but serves as a convenient transportation hub for access to buses, taxis, hotel shuttles and rental cars to get you around the island.
Things to Do Near Santorini (Thira) National Airport
Thira is the largest town on Santorini. Perched on the cliffs of a caldera, its distinctive whitewashed houses are a striking contrast to the surrounding volcanic scenery. The Museum of Prehistoric Thira contains an impressive assortment of Neolithic and Bronze Age artifacts. The 7-mile hike from Thira to the village of Ola will take you around the perimeter of the submerged caldera.
Most travelers who catch flights to Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR) come for Santorini's beaches. Santorini's best-known beach is located just a couple of miles away from the airport in the fishing village of Kamari. Pulverized volcanic rock has turned the sands here black. Because of its popularity with travelers, the beach at Kamari offers a number of amenities such as cafes, tavernas, bars and restaurants.
Perivolos, located approximately 10 miles outside Thira, is another black-sand beach that's frequented by both Greeks and visitors. Perivolos has shops that rent recreational equipment for water sports, so you can Jet Ski and water ski here. There's a red-sand beach close to the town of Akrotiri on the western part of the island. The nearby Faros Lighthouse is a noteworthy spot on the beach.
While you're visiting Santorini, take the opportunity to hop a boat to one of the adjacent islands. The villages on the island of Thirassia have some interesting churches to explore while the volcanic island of Nea Kameni has a hot springs that's open to visitors.
Hints and Tips for Santorini (Thira) National Airport
In the summer, travelers from all over Europe flock to Santorini to enjoy the beaches, so make sure to book cheap flights to Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR) in advance. Temperatures in the summer are in the 70s, and the average winter temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Santorini is famous for its wines, which have a distinct terroir thanks to the island's volcanic soil. The best-known wineries are in the villages of Mesa, Exo Gonia, Megalochori and Messaria in the central and southern parts of the island. A three-course meal for two on the island will cost about $30, but you may pay extra for wine depending on the restaurant.
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