AREADNE 2022: Activities

AREADNE 2022
Research in Encoding And Decoding of
Neural Ensembles

Nomikos Conference Centre
Santorini, Greece
28 June – 2 July 2022

Recommended Activities

Visit the volcano
Daily cruises to the small centermost islet. Swim in the sulfur springs (beware of the jellyfish!).

Archaeological Museum at Firá
open 08.30-15.00 (closed Mondays)
tel +30-22860-22217
Ypapantis Street, Firá

Museum of Prehistoric Thera
open 08.30-15.00 (closed Mondays)
tel +30-22860-23217
Mitropoleos Street, Firá

Folk Art Museum
open 10.00-14.00 and 18.00-20.00
tel +30-22860-22792
Kondohori, near Firá

Wine Museum
Volcanic Wines
open daily 12.00-20.00
tel +30-22860-31322
located in Vothonas village

Oia for sunset
sunset is at approximately 8pm in June; once in Oia, follow the crowds along the main path

Monastery of Profitis Ilias
located at the highest point on Santorini, toward the southern end of the island; modest dress required

Main Beaches

The beaches on Santorini are beautiful and varied, with white, red, or black sand depending on location. However, swimming must be done with some care as the water gets deep quickly and rip currents are not uncommon. Flip-flops are necessary as the black sand gets very hot in the sun. SCUBA diving is also available with trips to wrecks, the volcano, and the underwater caldera face (or so we are told; none of us dives). The easiest way to get to the beach is using the public bus service, KTEL, departing from the central station in Fira. Tickets are inexpensive and purchased on the bus in cash.

Getting to some of the beaches can be done only by shared water taxi from other beaches. Service is periodic, but often without fixed schedule. Fares are paid in cash on the boat.

Arrays of lounges and umbrellas that appear on many beaches are available for rent. A short while after sitting down, someone will approach you and ask for payment, in cash. Typical rates are EUR 5 to 10 for the day.

Perivolos, 13 km from Firá
Red Beach, near Akrotiri, 10 km
Perissa, 13 km
Vlychada, 12 km
Kamari, 10 km