Greek island of Santorini
The island of Santorini or Thira belongs to the Cyclades in the Aegean
Sea. It is located 128 nautical miles from Piraeus with area reaches
75.8 square miles.
It is known for its volcanoes, which are the youngest volcanoes in
Greece and the most active of Europe. The island has become one of the
most celebrate holiday destinations due to its wild volcanic beauty and
the amazing sunsets.
Port of Santorini is Athinios below Fira. Past the ascent was by donkey
or on foot from the stairs. Today there is asphalt that leads to Fira
and the spectacular cable car, which makes the path Athinios-Fira.
It is worth visiting the Orthodox and the Catholic Cathedral, the
Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Prehistoric Thira, with plant
fossils and archaeological finds, the Beloneio Cultural Center with
important literature and history books, the Cultural Centre of the
Venetian Concert Hall Gizi where cultural events take place and no
permanent Report on old maps and documents and the Folklore Museum
in Kontochori.
There are so many things to do in Santorini, like walk among national
heritage traditional villages of Imerovigli and Oia, watch at the middle
of August the unique reproduction of the eruption of the volcano, whith
fireworks from the nearby anchored boats and vessels causing a virtual
explosion that light ups the entire caldera. Walk all the way up to
ancient Thira or alternatively take a walk along the Caldera from Fira
to Imerovigli.
One of the most fascinating landscapes in the world, legacy of the
volcano. Santorini An ideal choice for those seeking a cosmopolitan
scene , Santorini luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants and taverns with
local dishes which Santorini emerge from local products, strong wine
culture with many Santorini wineries to viit and taste, black sand
beaches, bars , restaurants, cafes and hotels with lovely views of the
caldera from Fira, Oia, Firostefani, Imerovigli.
The beaches may not suit Santorini all, but have their own character,
Vlyhada with its magnificent natural sculptures, Perivolos with black
pebbles, Perissa with beach bars and massage on the beach Santorini ,
the favorite of the alternatives beach of Culombos,, the White and
Santorini Red beach. Archaeological wealth with the Museum of
Prehistoric Thera and the Santorini archaeological site of Akrotiri,
very remarkable hotel infrastructure with Santorini special character,
culinary culture , intense nightlife at Fira and the beaches and
sophisticated shopping. With Santorini focusing on the villages of the
hinterland, but also low-key seaside Santorini resorts on the northern
beaches of Oia like Amoudi to the west, away from the crowds Santorini
continues to attract many fans each year.
Selected websites about Santorini: detailed website from in2greece.com
about
Santorini.
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