Santorini Akrotiri Lighthouse was built in 1892 by a French trading company and it is considered a very important site, as it is one of the first lighthouses that were manufactured in Greece. The Lighthouse is built right above a small building with whitewashed walls, all catamaran cruises are passing below during the day time cruise or the sunset cruise!

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Akrotiri lighthouse

  • Located on the southwestern tip of the island, the Akrotiri Lighthouse is one of the most beautiful sites in Santorini that offers impressive views.
  • Wish to visit a location that combines history, spectacular beauty, and romance? This is the famous Akrotiri Lighthouse!

  • Let’s reveal some historical facts

The Lighthouse was built in 1892 by a French trading company and it is considered a very important site, as it is one of the first lighthouses that were manufactured in Greece. During the first 100 years, it was powered by petrol fuel and there was a person in charge of running it manually, before 1893, when it got connected to electricity. It stopped operating during World War II, until 1945, when it was reconstructed by the Greek Navy.

The Lighthouse is built right above a small building with whitewashed walls, which used to be the house of the warden, who was taking care of it during the first years that it was operating and it reaches up to 10 meters in height. Today, it is still operational as it emits a bright white light over the sea every 10 seconds and still contributes to the protection of the traveling boats.

How can someone visit the Lighthouse?

This scenic Lighthouse is situated in the lovely and tranquil village of Akrotiri, on the edge of a high cliff right above the sea. It is 5 kilometers away from the center of the village and a 26-minute drive from Fira Town. There is no direct bus to the site, as the buses that start from Fira bus station, only reach the center of Akrotiri village. Therefore, the easiest way of visiting the place is by car or taxi.

Why visit the Akrotiri Lighthouse?

Santorini is mainly famous for its spectacular sunset and its colors that are reflected in the small white houses built on the tremendous Caldera cliffs. The Lighthouse of Akrotiri is another prominent location where you can admire the captivating sunset from. When sitting on its exterior wall or on the rocks around, you see the magnificent view of the red sun diving into the Aegean Sea, creating a unique romantic atmosphere that takes your breath away. It is the ideal time to visit this beautiful location with your partner and relax while absorbing amazing views.

Visitors can also observe the impressive Volcano of Santorini, which lies opposite, in the middle of the sea and the huge Caldera cliffs, where small picturesque villages are built.

Before visiting the place to cherish the breathtaking sunset, it is highly recommended that you visit the famous Excavations of Akrotiri and maybe take a refreshing swim at the unique Red Beach with its extraordinary color.

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This cruise was the highlight of our 5 days trip. Maik and his father were incredibly welcoming and kind hosts/captains. The new catamaran is spacious with lots of seating inside and spotless . The food from breakfast to lunch to dessert was delicious , homemade and filling. Nikos ( the captain ) was very communicative and graciously surprised me with a mini birthday cake to celebrate my birthday the following day. It was such a sweet surprise and made the day that much more special. Kamila Kazmierska

THE BEST boating experience in Santorini, and my favorite part of our Greece vacation. Maik and Alex are very friendly & knowledgeable about the island, taking our group to the top spots for private beaches, swimming, snorkeling (they provide equipment), memorable photos and more. The food on board was delicious including some of their homemade family recipes. Very professional and so much fun! Alyzandria (Aly)

Sirigos Sailing Catamaran cruises has created the perfect boat trip experience around Santorini. They picked multiple beautiful locations and gave us enough time to swim at all of them. They were personable and made sure to take care of us in a way that felt like they cared about quality over quantity, for example, Go Pros (which they send you the pictures you take), snorkels, paddle board, a beautiful bbq with traditional Greek sides to their mothers Greek yogurt and so much more. We were left in such high spirits and will not forget this trip! Ashley Clark US

Excellent service

Excellent service! Amazing Catamaran yacht Boat! An unique experience you will tell everyone! Delicious and amazing food. I had a great day I hope to see you soon with Sirigos cruises! ! ! Thanks for everything! ! ! Tue 08 August, 2023 Malik Martinis Australia

From our unforgettable days

From our unforgettable days! Splashing in deep blue clean waters, sunbathing at sea, enjoying delicious meals for all tastes in view of fantastic landscapes! The crew is true professionals, capable sailors and chefs, friendly, discreet, joyful, humorous! The boat is spotless and comfortable! The trip was enjoyable! Already thinking about when to repeat it! It is worth living! Tue 08 August, 2023 Rita Germany

Rhianna smith

We spent a wonderful day cruising on the Catamaran yacht. We started early in the morning, enjoying the view of the calm sea. The words do not describe what we have brought with our friends, a total of 8 people ... Excellent experience for all of us with the boat, in the amazing landscapes. It is really the ideal way for someone to spend their day, with all the comforts and benefits, plus the amazing food with smells and tastes of Santorini. I hope to come back to Santorini and to relive this experience. Tue 07 July, 2024 Rhianna smith USA

Best experience

I do not know if the experience I had on this cruise was a dream or a reality. We visited amazing places around Santorini. Throughout the journey the view was unbelievable. We thank the captain Kostas and the Crew so much for having a great hospitality throughout the duration of the cruise. Fri 15 August, 2024 Jeffrey & Emily UK

Best Think to do in Santorini

This Catamaran cruise was the best think that we done in Santorini. We Loved the whole experience, from the boat, to the food, to the crew, and the destinations. It was such a chill fun vibe for a sunny beautiful afternoon. We did the day cruise and had perfect weather. Our crew were great and we had a fun bunch on board. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone that wants to explore and see the scenery while relaxing on a sailboat for the afternoon.

Scott & Stephanie / Scotland

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I couldn’t have been more surprised and impressed with the offerings on my private catamaran cruise. My husband has a gluten allergy, and I let the Sirigos Sailing folks know ahead of time to see if they could accommodate him or if we needed to pack our own food. I also asked if we could bring our own bottle of local wine, as we had bought a nice bottle of assyrtiko wine from our wine tasting and tour of Koutsougianopoulos winery. They happily adjusted the menu for my husband’s allergy, and welcomed whatever food and drinks we wanted to bring aboard.

Kristen Doherty / UK client for ever !