Wonderful Copenhagen

We visited Copenhagen in early September this year and what an interesting city it is! The Danes are really friendly and it was really easy getting round the city as there is no problem in communicating and also because the fact that the transport in Copenhagen is well linked.

Our first stop after dropping off our luggage at our Airbnb was Superkilen which is a must visit in the Norrebro district. Superkilen, opened in June 2012 is a public park which was built to promote diversity within the neighbourhood. You can reach the park with a short walk from Norrebro Station. The main attraction for us were the rolling hills.

Superkilen

Superkilen

Looking up

Looking up

Going uphill

Going uphill

We then made our way to the waterfront canal to Nyhavn and to the Church of Our Saviour where we were able to view the city of Copenhagen from the top. The entrance fee for the church is 50 DKK per adult but for the view we saw, it was worth it.

Along Nyhavn

Along Nyhavn

View from Church of Our Saviour

View from Church of Our Saviour

Going down

Going down

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We decided to go on our own canal boat ride with GoBoat which was truly an amazing experience! We had to steer the boat by ourselves and after a few tries, we were on our way going around some sights such as the Opera and Christiansborg Castle. We hired the boat for 1 hour for 449 DKK but you can hire the boat for up to 3 hours. This is definitely something that we recommend you do whilst in Copenhagen on a sunny day.

Getting ready to board the Go Boat

Getting ready to board the Go Boat

Looking ahead

Looking ahead

The Black Diamond (library) from the harbour

The Black Diamond (library) from the harbour

We made a reservation at Restaurant Palaegade for lunch and it was one of the best meals we have had in Copenhagen. We ordered their classic Danish smørrebrød along with several side dishes.

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A 3-4 day stay in Copenhagen is more than enough to go around the city at a good pace. September is also a wonderful time to visit as temperatures were hitting 18 degrees which was refreshing but still warm enough to enjoy the sights. We missed out on Tivoli Gardens this time but we will back again for it!

Santorini - Kamari Beach

Our last two nights were spent at Bellonias Villas located right in front of Kamari Beach which is a black pebble beach on the east coast of Santorini. The villas itself were well located and the staff was friendly as they helped us with our luggage to and from the property. Our stay included breakfast and they have a vast breakfast menu where you can order as much of it as you wanted during the session. 

Poolside at Bellonias Villas

Poolside at Bellonias Villas

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Breakfast area

Breakfast area

Delicious breakfast

Delicious breakfast

Eating out was so easy in Kamari as there were a lot of restaurants along the beach front and also around the hotels. We had our last dinner at Bellonias Villas and the food was surprisingly good. 

Local beer

Local beer

Steamed mussels as starters

Steamed mussels as starters

Pork belly

Pork belly

Orzo pasta with shrimps and mussels

Orzo pasta with shrimps and mussels

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Most of the time we spent playing by the pool and hanging out at the beach. One thing to note is that the beach is a pebble beach and these black pebbles get really hot during the day so I recommend to bring swimming socks if you want to go swimming in the sea or just stroll along the beach.

Sun beds galore

Sun beds galore

Kamari Beach

Kamari Beach

On the last morning of our stay here, we went to see the sun rise. We got up at 6am and headed straight to the beach and waited patiently until 6:17am. We managed to capture the amazing sun rising, a rare sight in my opinion. 

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This marks the last day of our Santorini trip and even though we did not want to leave, we had an unforgettable time here on the island, Spending a few days around different towns in Santorini definitely made the trip interesting as we were able to explore more. If you are planning a trip to Santorini, I recommend spending a few days around the island like we did. Make sure to book your hotel and flights well in advance if you plan to go in the summer!

Santorini - Oia

Our first stop of our 7-day trip was Oia. Oia is known for its beautiful sunsets and white cave suites and of course those infamous blue dome roofs.

We chose Charisma Suites for its location and décor and we were not disappointed. Breakfast was served daily outside our suite on the balcony overseeing the caldera.

Inside one of the senior suites of Charisma Suites

Inside one of the senior suites of Charisma Suites

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Breakfast time

Breakfast time

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The picturesque views of Oia and the Aegean Sea.

Looking down at Amoudi Bay

Looking down at Amoudi Bay

Picture perfect

Picture perfect

Oia

Oia

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We had some lovely Greek food at Fino just a few steps away from the bus terminal station in Oia.

Fino Cocktail Bar & Restaurant

Fino Cocktail Bar & Restaurant

Grilled octopus with mixed quinoa

Grilled octopus with mixed quinoa

Lobster risotto and truffle oil

Lobster risotto and truffle oil

Sea bass with wild greens

Sea bass with wild greens

Our two night stay in Oia was just enough to cover what we wanted to see. The post on the sunset viewing will be coming soon so stay tuned.