Water and shower: The water in Santorini is desalinated sea-water however it is drinkable. A special factory is built to take the salt out. Because of the kind of water, it takes more time to take soap away when you wash your hands and body. To take a shower, please turn the button of the water-heater ON.
Why can’t you drink tap water in Santorini?
So is it safe to drink tap water in Santorini? Yes, you can drink tap water in Santorini. Like all of the rest of the country, the water in Santorini meets EU standards for water quality. Most of the water you will drink in Santorini will come from a desalination plant.
Why is Santorini water salty?
Can you swim in the ocean in Santorini?
The Armeni is a small beach near Oia, overlooking the South Thirassia and clear blue deep waters. It is accessible by boat. The beach is ideal for swimmers seeking special sites for swimming. The area offers a diving center, as well as small traditional taverns with local delicacies.
How does Santorini stay so white?
The solution was to paint their houses light-colored by using whitewash which they made by mixing lime, water, and sea salt.
What can you do with poo toilet paper in Greece?
Much of Greece's sewage systems was installed during the 1930's and 1940's (by the British) using small bore pipe-work that simply cannot cope with paper waste. A pedal bin is usually provided by the side of the WC in which paper should be placed.