Greece is one of those countries which is entirely different during high season and low season. Especially the islands. Santorini is one of the most-visited islands in Greece and it is no different here.
During the summer months, the 5 star hotels in Santorini are choc-a-bloc with tourists, conferences, weddings, meetings, and thousands of people milling about on the streets.But come winter (Yes - there is no autumn or spring in the tropics) and the islands teeming hotels suddenly become calmer, more peaceful and more homely.
A lot of hotels even down their shutters or perform renovations / extensions / re-designing during the low season. So, if you plan to visit the 5 star hotels in Santorini during the low season, do check out whether they are open or not. Most of the big 5 star hotels in Santorini do not close down for winter. It is just the smaller villas or the family run units that you need to check about.
During low-season, Santorini is a totally different place! The pace of life on the island slows down, the community returns to its original style of living, uninhabited by the tourist population. If you are looking for a getaway kind of holiday at a more economical price, you might consider visiting Santorini during the low-season. You will find a lot of peace & quiet, serenity and tranquility and overall, a very agreeable environment.
If you book early for the low-season, you might be able to fit the price of 5 star hotels in Santorini into your budget vacation!
A few local cafés, restaurants, banks, local bookshops, a few mom & pop stores, car hires and pharmacies will be open the year round as they service the locals as well as the tourists. The prices of the handicrafts and local produce also will be lower during this season. As winter in the islands is not very severe, you can still have your outdoor siesta by the poolside! Quite a few 5 star hotels in Santorini have outdoor Jacuzzis which have a hot / cold option. It is a marvelous experience to lounge in a hot Jacuzzi and while hours away gazing at the ocean!
During the summer months, the 5 star hotels in Santorini are choc-a-bloc with tourists, conferences, weddings, meetings, and thousands of people milling about on the streets.But come winter (Yes - there is no autumn or spring in the tropics) and the islands teeming hotels suddenly become calmer, more peaceful and more homely.
A lot of hotels even down their shutters or perform renovations / extensions / re-designing during the low season. So, if you plan to visit the 5 star hotels in Santorini during the low season, do check out whether they are open or not. Most of the big 5 star hotels in Santorini do not close down for winter. It is just the smaller villas or the family run units that you need to check about.
During low-season, Santorini is a totally different place! The pace of life on the island slows down, the community returns to its original style of living, uninhabited by the tourist population. If you are looking for a getaway kind of holiday at a more economical price, you might consider visiting Santorini during the low-season. You will find a lot of peace & quiet, serenity and tranquility and overall, a very agreeable environment.
If you book early for the low-season, you might be able to fit the price of 5 star hotels in Santorini into your budget vacation!
A few local cafés, restaurants, banks, local bookshops, a few mom & pop stores, car hires and pharmacies will be open the year round as they service the locals as well as the tourists. The prices of the handicrafts and local produce also will be lower during this season. As winter in the islands is not very severe, you can still have your outdoor siesta by the poolside! Quite a few 5 star hotels in Santorini have outdoor Jacuzzis which have a hot / cold option. It is a marvelous experience to lounge in a hot Jacuzzi and while hours away gazing at the ocean!
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