A magical honeymoon in Greece
Santorini seduces all those who visit, writes Aseema Kazi
Greece, the perfect destination to end our magical honeymoon. I’ve heard that Santorini is considered the most romantic of the Greek islands and is known to seduce you the minute you set foot on to it.
This has undoubtedly proven to be true as soon as you enter this piece of paradise. The whitewashed villages, pretty blue-domed churches, welcoming and extremely friendly locals and views to die for make it impossible not to fall in love with this heavenly island.
With a population of around 14 000 and an almost non-existent crime rate, we were able to explore the island entirely on our own.
One of the most fascinating facts that I found kind of amusing is that there are only seven police officers and two police vehicles on the island.
This alone puts one’s mind at ease. Our amazing journey got so much more exciting when we decided to hire a little car and explore the island all by ourselves.
With a 600cc Smart Car with a top speed of 130km/h, a map, a drop-deadgorgeous hunk, lots of Greek snacks and decadent treats, the latest Greek music and tons of laughter, I was in store for an adventure of a lifetime. One of the key places visited worth mentioning was a place called Fira, one of the most popular places on the island with a vibey atmosphere boasting tons of sidewalk cafés, a shoppers’ paradise, spas and stunning restaurants where one can enjoy breathtaking views of the volcanoes and an even more awesome nightlife.
Just when I thought Croatia had the best sunsets I was mesmerised to see a Santorini sunset. Sunsets in Santorini are also known for being some of the most stunningly beautiful in the world. Oia’s Byzantine Castle ruins are one of the best places to view the sunset, and we were blessed to have seen this indescribable event. The Red and Black beach is also a must, without forgetting to take in more of the breathtaking views at Caldera. One word to describe Santorini – MAGICAL.
One cannot visit Greece without visiting the city of Athens. Athens has a history dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic Age. A large part of the town’s historic centre has been converted into a 3km pedestrian zone leading to major archaeological sites, which leaves one fascinated by the magnitude of these structures.
One cannot visit Greece without bringing back an “Evil Eye”, be it in a form of jewellery or key rings etc which are found anywhere and everywhere. They are used widely in Greece, and symbolise protection from bad fortune.
Last, but certainly not least, are the extremely decadent Greek desserts made from phyllo pastry, honey, walnuts, butter and almonds etc, which are impossible not to feast on. This resulted in me spending lots of quality time and having the longest conversations with my cellulite.
We could not have chosen a better place than Greece to end our amazing journey celebrating life and love, and there is no better person that I could have chosen to share this life-changing experience with than my amazing husband.
The Red and Black beach is also a must, without forgetting to take in more of the breathtaking views at Caldera.