Santorini has to be up there in terms of the Planet’s most famous sunset view settings, and it proved just as spectacular as promised, night after night.
The first sunset we witnessed just up the road from us in Firostefani saw much craning of necks as the majority of the crowd around us attempted to take “selfies” with the dramatic sky as a backdrop – whilst not falling over the ledge! Add to that an extravagant wedding taking place in the hotel beneath us – which saw the bride and groom posed in several exaggerated scenarios as the sun sank behind them (including perched on a roof, arranged next to a harp and with arms aloft next to the pool) and at times it all proved as captivating as the grand show that Mother Nature herself was putting on before our very eyes!
Incidentally, it is quite common to see people in their wedding finery here, but not all of them are actually getting married then and there. A lot of them are recently married, and have come to the island to get photos done as it’s so picturesque, as is the tradition here it seems.
John – who came with us on holiday – found it all completely enchanting. Small girl had suddenly produced him from her case having spent a few hours creating him one morning at home, and he was her small purple felt bear companion for the entire Santorini trip (but was joined by a stuffed donkey or two at the end! (not real ones!)). On this particular evening he proved invaluable in giving shadow admiring tips, and general artistic advice on sunset drawings.
(the only live wire in this picture is the Small Girl, don’t panic!)
Unfortunately, he somehow managed to get left behind having enjoyed the sunset a little too much. Which meant that some ten minutes after the sun had slipped below the sea, we had to run back to get him (uphill, and up a lot of steps). But thankfully (for us!) he was still there, sitting on the same wall and happily looking out to sea where he had been left, just relaxing and enjoying the view before it got too dark. Which was all completely understandable…
Shell Louise says
Wow your photos are stunning. I especially love the first one. Glad John was found safe and sound :)
bavaria says
Thank you! Yes, me too! :D
Globalmouse says
What gorgeous photographs! I would LOVE to visit Santorini – it looks so beautiful. Lovely post.
bavaria says
Thanks so much Nicola! :)
Natalie Hamilton says
I want to go even more now, gorgeous photos Emma x
bavaria says
Thanks Natalie! Have loved your holiday pics too, looks gorgeous! :) x
Funky Wellies says
Glad you found him again! I bet he really enjoyed these gorgeous sunsets too… ;) Especially love the photo with the shadows. xx
bavaria says
He did… Thank you! (: xx
julie says
Loved the photo of the wedding couple! Santorini looks like a beautiful place! x
bavaria says
Thanks Julie! :) x
Trish says
Took me a while to find John. It was like playing Where’s Wally! But I spotted him eventually :-))
bavaria says
He’s quite shy! :D
Aly says
As ever you’ve taken some amazing photos Emma.Don’t ever come back to the U.K to live because I wouldn’t get to see such wonderful places otherwise.
bavaria says
I am sure I will find something to photograph Aly! :D Thanks so much… x
Kate Thompson says
Stunning photos – I especially love the wedding photo on the rooftop!
bavaria says
Thanks Kate (:
Hannah Staveley says
My gosh the pictures are stunning would love to visit .x
bavaria says
Thanks Hanna, it is a picturesque place! (:
Carolin says
So beautiful and then that trashy pink wedding dress amongst it all *shudders*
bavaria says
Thanks Carolin! I quite like her dress! :D
Boo Roo and Tigger Too says
Oh those sunsets are incredible, I could sit and watch them every night
bavaria says
Thank you! We were quite addicted! :)
Nikki Thomas says
Such beautiful photos and thar sunset is breathtaking. I love all of the shadows on the wall; amazing
bavaria says
Thanks Nikki! The hard work of photography is done for you here, it’s so pretty! :)
Cass@frugalfamily says
That first photo is amazing – it’s so beautiful and belongs on the front of a postcard x x
bavaria says
Thank you Cass! :) xx
Liz Burton says
Wow. Just wow.
And wow also to that pink wedding dress!
bavaria says
Thank you! Gorgeous isn’t it? Small girl is definitely having PINK one day now! :D
Jen aka The Mad House says
Those sunsets look something special. I can not imagine getting on to a roof in my wedding dress, no matter how good it would make the pictures
bavaria says
I would probably have fallen off Jen! :D Thank you…
you baby me mummy says
Wow! This place looks utterly stunning! What amazing pictures x
bavaria says
Thanks so much! (:
Sylvia @ Happiness is homemade says
Ohh what a place! I desperately need holiday somewhere where I can enjoy litte moments like those on your pictures!
bavaria says
Thank you Sylvia! I hope you get one soon enough! (:
Victoria says
Looks amazing! I love your photos!xx
bavaria says
Thank you… xxx
Actually Mummy... says
Another stunning set of pictures! That wedding could have been straight out of a fashion shoot magazine – lucky you!
bavaria says
Thank you Helen! (:
Sonya Cisco says
Oh my, that top photo in particular is just stunning! Great shots, bet those wedding pics were amazing, what a backdrop – and a pink dress , I like her style!
bavaria says
Thanks Sonya! Me too! :)
Rachel says
That sunset photo is stunning, it is like something you see on a postcard x
bavaria says
Thanks Rachel! (:
Rachel says
That last picture – WOW! So beautiful!
bavaria says
Thank you (:
Sim @ Sims Life says
It is my number 1 destination to visit – it is certainly next on ‘The List’. Absolutely stunning out there and I cannot wait – fab pictures… cannot believe the couple in their wedding attire… on the roof… crazy people!!x
bavaria says
Thanks so much, and yes, you must put it near the top of your list! :) x
Nell@PigeonPairandMe.com says
I’ve never been to Santorini, but your pics make it look stunning. Love the fact that people dress up in their wedding outfits even though they’re not getting married!
bavaria says
I quite like that idea too. Apparently there are cruises where you get to take your wedding dress so that you can wear that again. Don’t think I would like that though! :D
Penny Carr says
Wow that’s quite a spot for wedding photos! What you said reminded me a lot of Hong Kong where some of the parks would always seem to have a bride in them for photos. Don’t think any of them got married that day but it’s just the done thing over there.
bavaria says
Thanks Penny! Yes, I think they have carried that tradition over to Santorini too, although there were plenty of locals busy getting pics done as well! :)
heather gartside says
Glad that you’re back, refreshed and inspired!
bavaria says
Thank you Heather (: