Kamari is one of the most popular holiday destinations of Santorini, hosting tourists from all over the world. This cosmopolitan city is only 10 km away from Fira (capital of the Island). It is continuously developing seaside that attracts the preferences of those want to spend their vacations by the sea. There is always life, as it accommodates the majority of the charter passengers that inundate the island from May to the end of September. It is worth mentioning that Kamari is of great historical importance, as on the mountain Mesa Vouno, the ruins of the ancient Thera were discovered – a city that was the only urban centre of the island until the expansion of Christianity. Kamari has a well organized beach that stretches in many kilometres and is awarded with a blue flag. It has smooth black sand, playground, water-sports, diving centre and a life-guard. Near the rock you will see the arch, the once Customs, where the most daring ones will find it a good place for diving. Not far away, you will see the ascetic residences, natural caves found inside the rock or small buildings that ascetics used in order to retire since the late 17^th century. Hotels, travel agencies, cafeterias, beach bars, vivid night life and numerous choices for food make up the image of Kamari.

At nights, when the red full moon is rising from the dark waters, a walk in the costal pedestrian precinct is a perfect idea. Enjoy the sight and make a stop to eat or to drink; if you want something different, however, the open-air cinema will offer you an alternative way of entertainment. If you prefer to go shopping, a walk in the market will persuade you that you will find anything you ask for. In the central square you will see Panagia Mirtidiotissa that has a festival on the 24th of September. There, during the summer, the local municipality organizes interesting musical concerts and cultural events that attract visitors from all over the island, so make sure that you don’t miss the chance. In the main road towards Kamari it is worth making a stop to visit traditional Greek wineries and Wine museums.