About
A perfectly preserved bronze age city, older than pompeii, buried by volcanic ash.
Why go
- Ancient luxury
- Walk on suspended walkways above these perfectly preserved streets
- Less tourists & beautiful sunsets
Must try
- Explore akrotiri ruins
- Visit the ancient ruins of akrotiri city
- Visit the site of akrotiri
- Explore akrotiri
- Akrotiri excavations
Pro tips
- Visit early or late to avoid tour crowds
- Public buses connect all major spots
- Visit akrotiri lighthouse
- Pair with red beach
- Take a taxi boat to red beach
Good to know
- One of the world's first flushing toilets
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