http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27231 But if you want the smell of wild thyme, a stiff breeze blowing off the water, mountain scrambles, deserted hermitages, and the sound of distant mule bells; if you're prepared to bring your own lunch, and get up early for the eight o'clock ferry, Thirassia will give you an unforgettable day's walking under the blue sky of the Cyclades. Time enough in a day to walk the entire length of the island, bag its peak, and still have time to sit and admire the view of Santorini from the other side.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27231 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23748 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23748 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23144 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23144 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7212
From Fraser Mycroft (age 9).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7212 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7142
The capital, Fira, sits above the caldera, which was produced by this eruption, a sheer drop of between 500 and 900 ft. At the very edge of the caldera are a number of cafes and restaurants, some of which serve cake as lovely as the view.

From this location one attempts to visualise the way in which Santorini appeared prior to the main eruption, when it was one large island, as opposed to it’s present form of two main islands, a volcanic island, and a number of smaller ones in between.

The view from the top of the caldera is unquestionably breathtaking, yet serene in its beauty. Not recommended for those who have other things to do that day, as you will probably want to stay for seconds, and possibly thirds.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7142 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7134 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7134 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6612
While at Perissa, avoid the 'club' Full Moon as the music is dire and the dj is very unpleasant if you make polite requests. Cds skip etc.

Also, the Athina Apartments are wonderful, just lovely - in a very quiet part of town.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6612 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7159
Friendly, laid-back and well off the beaten track, Folegandros also boasts some great secluded beaches, though you may need to do some mountain-goat style scrambling to reach them. Not sure why I'm sharing this tip, actually ... shush, don't tell!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7159