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Santorini
The beauty of this island is incomparable to any other in the world. The amazing Caldera formed by the volcanic eruption centuries ago resulted in the most amazing sea views a human eye can ever see.
The everlasting beauty of Santorini, Greece attracts thousands of visitors every year and it is no wonder that the island is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Its wild volcanic landscape, the rugged cliffs, the wild nature and beautiful beaches combined with its rich history and traditions make Santorini the gem of Greece.
Santorini got its present half-moon shape in about 1,650 BC when a severe volcanic eruption took place. In the ancient times, the shape of the island was round and in fact, a myth says that Santorini was emerged out of the sea in a miraculous way. However, the intense volcanic eruption of 1,650 BC disappeared about half of the island, covered in ashes the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri on the south of the island and raised waves so high that reached the northern coasts of Crete and destroyed the Minoan towns there, including the famous Knossos Palace.
Attractions in Santorini
Santorini is the most famous of all Greek islands and a number one summer destination worldwide. The beauty of this island is incomparable to any other in the world. The amazing Caldera formed by the volcanic eruption centuries ago, resulted in the most amazing sea views a human eye can ever see. Furthermore, the villages built with the clean, simple lines of the Cycladic architecture, the important ancient sites, the traditional blue domed churches and the impressive black sand beaches, make a visit to Santorini an experience that you will remember for a lifetime. Why visit? In brief:
- • Famous island: It is the most famous island of Greece and the hotels are incomparable.
- • Unique beauty: The island is worldwide famous for a good reason: its breathtaking beauty. It is safe to say that Santorini is one of the most spectacular places in the world.
- • Always sunny: The weather is warm and sunny from May to October and the winter is pretty mild.
- • Traditional villages: The villages of Santorini are mostly built on the edge of huge cliffs offering amazing sea views. Whitewashed houses, blue domed churches and narrow, paved alleys are the characteristics of the traditional Cycladic architecture.
- • Island-hopping: Santorini is located in a relatively close distance to other Greek islands that are all well connected by ferry. The most popular island-hopping routes from Santorini are to Mykonos, Crete and Paros as there are frequent ferry connections.
- • Attractions: The most important attraction on this island, is undoubtedly the Volcano. It is still active and visiting it with an organized tour is a must! Another important attraction that should not be missed is the Ancient site of Akrotiri.
- • Easy to get there: Santorini has an International Airport and can also be reached by ferry from Athens and other islands of the Aegean.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit is between April and October. View the weather per month.
Santorini is a small island but there are many things to see, villages and beaches. We recommend 2 to 5 days on the island.
Things to do in Santorini
Santorini, as one of the most popular islands in Greece, proposes many tours and activities including visits to the volcano by boat or jet ski, bus rides around the island and visits to the most beautiful places such as Oia village, the Red beach, the ancient site of Akrotiri and more. You will also find in this section a selection with the best restaurants, cafe, bars and wineries, some sports that can be practiced (scuba diving, water sports, kitesurfing, sailing) but also information about shopping, cinema, yoga, workshops and more.
Credit: Santorini – Wikipedia
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