How to get the most out of your visit to Fira, Santoria

If you are planning to visit the amazingly beautiful capital of Santorini - the city of Fira, you should definitely consider doing your sightseeing research beforehand, or even better - opt for one of the best Fira private tours of this cosmopolitan settlement, in order to ensure that you don’t miss a single sight.

Fira is located on the western side of the island of Santorini right across the volcano and another two volcanic islands in the sea.

Fira can be reached by road from the airport or port, as well as by cable car or even via an exotic donkey ride which is provided from the island’s port.

You will be astonished by the marvelous combination between the natural beauty of the town and the active social and night life and the overall feel of this must-see Greek town.

One of the sights you cannot miss when you are on a private tour or just visiting Fira is the astounding view of Caldera.

The town has two cathedrals which are wonderful landmarks and are definitely worth visiting as well. Also, if you want to enjoy some of the historical scenery you should definitely go and see the Thera Archaeological Museum and the Prehistoric Museum which showcase many historical items and relics from the island and from ancient Thira. There is a unique Folklore Museum in the nearby village of Kontochori, which you should definitely see if you get the chance.

Once you are done with the sightseeing you can enjoy some shopping in the various stores and shopping centres in the area, or just sit down and relax while enjoying the local cuisine or a delicious beverage in one of the many local restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

If you want to get to know some of the local cultural traditions and enjoy a cultural event, you should visit the Megaro Gyzi Cultural Center where numerous collections are exhibited and many different cultural events are held.

For your stay you have a very wide choice of possible accommodations ranging from luxurious hotels to camping sites.

Smart technologies for home security

In the age of smart technologies, it is no wonder that they are overtaking nearly every aspect of our lives. Home safety and security based on the evolving technology of the Internet of Things (IoT) are no exception to this recent phenomenon.

Smart technologies are being used to replace some of the classical safety and security tools which are all used to using, and add additional safety precautions and an optimization of the options available such as:

1.       Remote monitoring. This technology will allow you to have real-time 24/7 control of each aspect of your property from inside and when outside. Automatic alerts for movement, access to the video feed online, as well as remote control over the lighting, the heat and security settings are other features which more people are choosing to take advantage of.

2.       Smart CCTV cameras. Today there are high quality smart cameras which are sensitive to motion and will capture any movement in the property at a very high resolution. The HD images are considered as viable proof for the police and court proceedings in many countries.

3.       Smart home sensors. Automatic locking and unlocking of doors as you enter or leave the property, as well as automatic lighting up of a room or other space when movement is detected, as well as remote controlled sensors of all kinds are becoming growingly popular among home owners who prefer the comfort and safety of the modern smart technologies.

4.       Fingerprint scanners. These are commonly used as firewalls and protection against theft and other malicious attacks. People use fingerprint scanning on their phones, for their computer as well as for access to their homes and other premises.

5.       Smart security alarms. There are modern smart security panels which can be used on windows and safety doors and can include: a glass breaking detector, a PIR detector, open and close sensor and others. They provide real time alerts and high quality video backup.

6.       Smart security doors. (like ΠΟΡΤΕΣ ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑΣ) Recently more people who are looking for improving their safety doors in Athens and around the globe are turning to smart locks and other smart technologies to improve the safety and make access easier for those authorized to enter. The point of a smart lock is that it should be a better and safer alternative than the physical key. Smart safety door locks can be: code based, mobile app controlled, with digital keys, fingerprint sensors, and others.