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KK settles in at Andronis Arcadia, a resort & spa on the edge of Oia, a picturesque village on the Greek island of Santorini.

SHOWNOTES

Places KK mentions in the show:

Dolce Far Niente - the Italian art of doing nothing


Theros Wave Bar

theroswavebar.gr

instagram.com/theroswavebar

Andronis Arcadia

https://www.andronis.com/hotels/andronis-arcadia/

Pacman Sunset Bar & Beefbar - two restaurants on property at Andronis Arcadia

Lauda Restaurant at Arcadia’s sister property Andronis Boutique Hotel. Exquisite nine course tasting menu at oldest restaurant in Oia with views of the caldera.

Laudarestaurant.com

Ammoudi Bay - The bay just below the cliffs of Oia. Accessible by 15 minute walking path from the edge of the village or via road.

Therasia …a very small island in the caldera. Access via water taxi from Ammoudi Bay and go for lunch at Qhera.

Marikay’s (Hassapiko on Google Maps) Late night music and crafted cocktails in the village of Oia

Andronis Arcadia Playlist on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uVwcmgIyFHQ7f7N4V5Jyz?si=906cadde6c1a428f

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Zkni3OfgNmZVr1RtBkSKf?si=e57b39e681704444

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KK covers the dramatic villages and beaches of Santorini by quad bike and shares why it will always be her favorite of all the Greek Islands.

SHOWNOTES-
Places mentioned in this episode:

Santorini - popular name of the island. Also known as THIRA.

Fira - Main town on the island and also referred to as THERA or THIRA

https://goo.gl/maps/udetffMzARjDSMFFA

Oia- Loveliest village on the island and pronounced EE-ah

https://goo.gl/maps/9N3keu5tpcgWFicw8

Spanakopita - Spinach filled pastry

Santo Winery - santowines.gr

https://www.instagram.com/santo_wines/?hl=en

Assyrtiko … a white wine varietal, similar to a Sauvignon Blanc

Yamas! - Cheers!

Akrotiri - Archeological site of Minoan civilization that inhabited the island before its eruption.

http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2410

Red Beach - Accessible on foot or by boat.

White Beach - Only accessible by boat, pick up available at these coordinates

https://goo.gl/maps/HYtqiqa7GazPebff7

Black Beaches - Kamari (most popular) Perivolos and Perissa (farther from Fira, but best)

Aegean Safran - Resatuarant and Beach Club Bar on Perivolos Beach, with a Santorini Salad - Salad unique to the island with local tomatoes and soft cheese. Don’t miss the Tzatzki and fried potatoes, as well. https://www.instagram.com/safranaegean_restaurant/?hl=en

Tephra Cocktail Bar or Deilino - Sunset spots in Oia...or find these spots on maps and look for others nearby.

https://www.instagram.com/deilino_food_drink_shisha/?hl=en

Open Air Cinema near Kamari with a full bar and lounge beach chairs. To secure your ticket, you must be in line well before the sun sets.

https://santorinicinema.com/

Barolo Restaurant - New restaurant that is all the buzz this season.

https://www.instagram.com/barolorestsantorini/?hl=en

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KK continues cruising the Mediterranean from episode 13 and takes a closer look at a long list of easy cruise ports from Spain to Greece.

SHOWNOTES -

Places KK mentions in this episode:

The Straight of Gibraltar

Gibraltar - 15 min walk to the town or take a tour up to The Rock from port entrance.

Malaga, Spain - walk 15 min or take short paid shuttle to old town and beaches.

Cartegena, Spain - docks across from old town…eat Tapas!

Island of Mallorca - Shuttle or Taxi to Palma Old Town, or taxi the opposite way to beach coves. Stunning island.

Barcelona - A short paid shuttle drops you across from the base of Las Ramblas. A pedestrian boulevard that runs up from the sea into the heart of Barri Gotic, the old city.

Marseille - Gateway to Provence - Best to use a ship or prearranged tour.

St Tropez (tender) Ship tenders drop you in town.

Monaco - Ships dock or tender directly into town. With the palace of Monacoville above and the yacht harbor below. Villefranche sur Mer - a tiny village, 15 min by train from Monaco.

Calvi (tender) - on the French Island of Corsica. Tenders drop you right in town.

Livorno, Italy - Not easy but the gateway to Tuscany. Top pick here is a day in Lucca or San Gimingnao.

Civitavecchia - port of Rome. Take the train, but only to save money. Otherwise, take the ship transfer, which drops you in Rome and guarantees to get you back to the ship in time. KK also mentions the Etruscan town of Tarquinia.

Naples (listen to episode 7) - easy to explore Naples, Pompeii, or catch a ferry directly from the port to Capri or Sorrento. Take a train to the Palace of Caserta.

Taormina - You will tender in to the beach town of Giardini Naxos , and are under the town which sits 200 meters high above. You can spend a day at the beach or make your way up to the town. Listen to episode 3 for more on Taormina.

The Island of Malta - Ships arrive just a short walk from the Elevator lift to the town of Valletta that I mention in episode 5.

Around the Boot of Italy we turn north up into the Adriatic Sea which runs along the entire eastern coast of Italy.

Greek island of Corfu - Watch the Durrells of Corfu - 30 min walk along the waterfront into old town or catch a taxi at the main gate for $15/up to 4 ppl

Kotor, Montenegro - ships sail through the stunning bay of Kotor. One of the scenic highlights of the mediterranean. KK eats pizza by the slice at Pizzeria Pronto.

Croatia -

Dubrovnik - Take flat rate taxi into town.

Split - usually a 10-15 min walk into town

Korcula and Hvar - small islands where tenders drop you in town .

Vodice and Zadar - small towns only a short walk from the pier.

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Nafplion, Greece - A great port for boutique shopping, eating gyros and swimming off the nearby beach.

Any small Greek island likely has the same playbook… a walk through a quaint village, seaside lunch, and an ocean swim… within walking distance from the pier.

Mykonos - Known as the party island, it is the greek’s answer to ibiza.

Rhodes - Ships dock in old town and 20 min walk to the beach.

Santorini, Greece - the most dramatic and KK’s favorite of all the Greek Islands.

Next episode - The island of Santorini

Páme Elláda! Let’s go to Greece!

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