Santorini
Where is Santorini
Where only the most beautiful sunsets occur of course! Greece is in Southern Europe and boarded by the Aegean, Lonian and Mediterranean seas. Catch a ferry over to Santorini or a quick flight from Athens. Flooded with sun and ancient mystery, Santorini weddings are for the ultimate romanticist. Her Islands are scattered across the sea’s where there is a different experience to be made. Santorini is idyllic, the backdrop of magnificent scenery makes a real dream wedding come alive.
The Greeks
10 million people reside in Greece and are spread out through each island. Greek Orthodox is the main religion and Greek is the countries native language. History is written in the pages of Greece. The first Olympics, democracy, philosophy and drama have all been born here, Pandora’s Box of creation if you will. Greece is a developed country on the mainland, but if you venture out further to the exotic islands, ancient ways of life will greet you, with cobblestone lanes and donkey carts aplenty.
The Euro
The cost of living in the Greek Islands really depends on where you eat and what you buy. Fresh fruit, cheeses and vegetables are quite affordable if you buy from a local grocery store. Although prices will get expensive when eating out in hotels and restaurants.
Exchange rate is about 1 Euro per every $2.00 AUD
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Beer in a bar |
3.50 Euros (AUD$7.00) |
Among the clouds
Greece and Santorini have the opposite seasons to us, so when we are freezing our butts off in winter, the Greeks are sun baking on their rooftops. December to March are the coldest months with the average being 12 degrees and the max in their summer months is about 29 degrees. Santorini has very little rainfall which pretty much only falls in winter. You would really only travel to the Greek Islands from as early as May to as late as October. It kind of turns into a sleepy town in the off season. Yes believe it or not – they do have a winter!
How to get there
Flights from Athens only take about 45 minutes to an hour and operate daily. However getting from Australia is relatively easy but takes some time. A stop in another city on the way is needed, whether it’s Bangkok with Thai Airways, Singapore with Singapore Air or London with British Airways.
Documents
Every international departure from Australia will require you to have a current Australian passport with a minimum of 6 months validity remaining from your return date into Australia. If you are traveling on a foreign passport, a visa may be required so you will need to contact Wedding Destinations to check your status.
Electrical Equations
Greece’s power runs between 220 – 240 Volts, which is the same as Australia, however the power outlet is the round prongs with either two or three sockets. Buy a converter before you go, or ask your hotel for a universal power adaptor.
Why we love Greece
There’s an “oh my god” moment at every corner you turn whether its, “Oh my god this Spanakopita is so Divine!” or “Oh my god look at that gorgeous sunset darling!” Together with being friendly and open people, the locals have a healthy understanding of what it means to have a good time. Put this together with the stunning backdrops, tempting cuisine and local wines, it is no wonder the Greek Islands is one of the most popular Wedding Destinations. The Greek Islands embraces history, romance, mystery and some of the most stunning settings for your special day. A variety of landscapes provide the perfect venue for your ceremony. From a local winery to the white wash cliffs over the Mediterranean Sea, Wedding Destinations assists you through the entire experience, adding special touches to create moments you will cherish forever.
Where will we honeymoon, honey?
With the Islands of the Greek Cyclodes , a honeymoon on another Island is ideal. Have a party on the Island of Ios- not for the faint hearted! Or do some exploring on Milos, another volcanic island rich in history. Mykonos with its excellent beaches bearing tanned bodies of the Europeans (stop gawking Mr!!).
Europe is also at your doorstep and flights are extensive so why not fly out of Athens, to Rome, Paris, Milan or Madrid, incorporate your honeymoon into a trip of a lifetime! So say “Yiassou” to Santorini!
When returning to Australia you will need to transit via another city. You could spend a week in the islands of Thailand, shop your heart out in Singapore, or buy up on gold and stunning fabrics in fascinating Dubai.