Pleae ignore the ratings I have given as I needed to put those on to be able to write this warning! We travelled to Santorini by cruise ship so our time on the island was limited. Akrotiri had just reopened so we were really excited about getting there. We rushed off the ship and made it to the bus station... More

I visited Akrotiri in 1991 before it was closed for many years. It reopened in April, and i was excited to re-visit. It is now an elaborate covered site with millions of Euros having been spent to cover it with a superstructure. the problem is that the ancient materials, art and artifacts have been removed. It now looks like a... More

This site is completely covered in a permanent roof which is cool and airy whatever the weather. It is an old city which was covered by volcanic activity but has only had 3% excavated. We had an excellent guide Katy who really brought the place alive.It would be easy to navigate if you had mobility problems and ample places to... More

The archaeological site at Akrotiri has just reopened after being closed for seven years while a new roof was built over it. Having visited it 32 years ago, I was looking forward to refreshing my memory, but was bitterly disappointed this time. Access is by a series of boardwalks, and there is only one place where you can actually walk... More

This incredible site is now fully enclosed. You can walk through it on ground level as well as from above. This prehistoric site of a Minoan city just re-opened in late April after being closed for almost 7 years.! More

I was really excited that this unique place was reopened a few days before my trip to Santorini. Unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. Basically you walk around the ruins in plataforms for pedestrians. Almost no information is provided. "What is this?", "What is that?". Guess for yourself, there are almost no signs. Actually there's a big map at the... More

After so many years being closed to visitors, this amazing site opened to the public on April 2012. Definitely a not to miss world class attraction !! For a better understanding of this extraordinaty ancient civilization that florished on this island, a combined visit of the prehistoric museum in Fira and the excavations is recomended. More

The reopened Akrotiri prehistoric ruins is an exciting opportunity to get very close to amazingly well preserved Minoan ruins. But as a museum it was pretty disappointing. After paying 5 euros you enter a beautifully redone building enclosing the archaeological site. But once entering there is little to no information provided about what you're looking at. No signs or pamphlets... More

Yes, it is finally open! I visited the famous Minoan city of Akrotiri yesterday, April 16, 2012 and it is wonderful! Do not miss the chance to view a city over three thousand years old on your visit to the island! I had been fortunate to visit several times before the site was closed and can honestly say they have... More