[Animal sightseeing trip: Cat island] Greece: Santorini

Santorini is a Greek island located in the southern part of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. It is a famous tourist spot known for its densely packed white-walled houses, and is an island that attracts many tourists, mainly from Europe. But that’s not all there is to see on this island. As many as 5,000 cats live on this island, Santorini is also known as Cat Island and is one of the animal tourist attractions.。

place

Santorini is an island located in the south of Greece.

Address	Santorini, Greece
Population	13402
Nunber of cats	5000

history

Santorini has long been an island prone to volcanic eruptions. It is said that there was an explosion of a submarine volcano in the 1600s BC, resulting in the current shape. Medieval Europe also recognized the island as a volcanic island. In 1956, the island of Santorini was devastated by an earthquake, but it was restored with the support of the Greek government, and now it is an island with a flourishing tourism industry.

climate

Santorini has a typical Mediterranean climate, with little rain in summer and lots of rain in winter. There are many windy days throughout the year. Temperatures range from 9°C to 30°C.

language

Greece uses Greek.

security

Santorini is very popular as a tourist destination, but on the other hand, it is also an island with a lot of pickpockets targeting tourists. Some tourists are pickpocketed, so be careful.

industry

Santorini is a tourist destination on a par with Mykonos, and resort development is also underway, and the tourism industry is very strong. The island is also famous for its wine production, and there are many wineries scattered about.

Race

Greeks make up 90% of the population in Greece. There are also Turkish and Jewish residents.

religion

Greeks belong to the Greek Orthodox Church. Others are Muslim.

currency

Euro is used.

airport

Athens airport is nearby.

Name	Athens International Airport
Address	Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece
URL	Home Page

access

There are two types of access to Santorini.

airplane

Travel time from Athens International Airport to Thira Airport on Santorini is approximately 50 minutes. Airlines operating flights between Athens and Santorini are Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines and Ryanair.

Address	Thera 847 00, Greece
URL	Home Page

ferry, speedboat

You can also take a boat from Athens to Santorini. It takes about 8 hours. If you use a high-speed boat, you will arrive in about half that time. Since there are not many flights, it is necessary to coordinate the times. From Athens you can go to the port of Piraeus and take a ferry.

Address	10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece
URL	Home Page

Cat

A place like heaven where cats are everywhere if you walk in the city of Santorini. Santorini’s climate is a bit extreme, with very hot summers and very cold winters. Most of the cats on this island are stray cats, and many are born every year, but many of them also die. Kittens who couldn’t adapt to climate change were often dead. A volunteer group of local residents protects the cats there. A charity has now been established to spay and neuter cats.

Tourist attraction 1: Santorini Wine Museum

Santorini is also famous for its wine. At the wine museum, you can enjoy wine production methods and tastings. You can also learn about winemaking.

Address	Bothonas, Βόθωνας, Vothonas 847 00, Greece
Open Time	09:00～19:00
URL	Home Page

Tourist attraction 2: Kamari beach

It is a beach where you can enjoy cooking while looking at the beautiful sea. Kamari Beach is a black sand beach. There are many restaurants around the beach where you can enjoy your meal.

Address	Παναγίας Μυρτιδιωτίσσης, Kamari 847 00, Greece
Open Time	–
URL	–

Tourist attraction 3: Museum of Prehistoric Thera

There is a new prehistoric museum, and things excavated from the ruins are exhibited, and it is full of highlights. There are many exhibits from BC, so it is recommended for those who like history.

Address	Thera 847 00, Greece
Open Time	08:30～15:30
URL	Home Page

Tourist attraction 4 : Panagia Agion Panton

Panagia church located on the main square of Oia. The Panagia Church is a popular tourist spot with white walls and a dome-shaped blue roof.

Address	Santorini 847 00, Greece
Open Time	–
URL	–

Tourist attraction 5 : Akrotiri

The most famous archaeological site on the island is Akrotiri. You can see the state of the time in the city that has been covered with volcanic ash in BC.

Address	Thera 847 00, Greece
Open Time	–
URL	Home Page

hotel

Santorini is a very popular tourist destination, and there are many hotels on the island. Choose the hotel of your choice and make a reservation.

Apanemo Hotel & Suites

Address	Akrotiri 847 00, Greece
Time	Check-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 11:00
URL	Home Page

Astro Palace Hotel & Suites

Address	Thera 847 00, Greece
Time	Check-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 12:00
URL	Home Page

Art Maisons Luxury Santorini Hotels Aspaki & Oia Castle

Address	Oia 847 02, Greece
Time	Check-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 12:00
URL	Home Page