Weddingbee Blog

{And, I’m back, with wedding recaps on the way after the new year!}

The last stop on our honeymoon was the one I was most looking forward to. Santorini. This island has been on my bucket list since 7th grade. I could not wait to get here.

After packing up in Mykonos, we hopped on the FlyingCat 4 for a quick boat ride to this volcanic island.

We were fortunate to arrive to our resort, Astra, just before sunset. And, since we had this outrageous view from outside our room we enjoyed a little champagne and the prettiest sunset I have ever seen in my life.

Not knowing what to do on the next day, we hit the main office of our resort for recommendations, which lead to us heading over to a winery on the other side of the island (Domaine Sigalas). We sampled a few of their wines and wished there was an easy way to bring some of them home. Greek wine from Santorini is special because the volcanic soil provides a different level of nutrients for the grapes. I dream of this wine from time to time.

We hopped in a taxi back to Imerovigli (where our hotel was) and decided to walk from Imerovigli to Thira (about a 30 minute walk). Sunny, 70 degrees and an incredible view. You honestly cannot get better than that. We stopped to take photos along the way, making sure to capture those iconic blue-roofed buildings, and grabbed some lunch.

On our last day we walked back into town, and then spent the afternoon on a “sunset cruise” which included a trip over to hike the volcano, a swim in the hot springs, and appetizers and wine as we sailed back to port and enjoyed the sunset. It truly was the capstone to our honeymoon. I think about this island all the time, and cannot wait until we head back.

Mr. A and I hiking the volcano.

Enjoying the sunset on our boat cruise.

Have you ever been to Santorini? What was your favorite place or spot there?

All photos are personal unless otherwise noted.