Santorini is globally acknowledged for its unique landscape, crafted by the forces of nature that govern the volcano in the centre of the island. Apart from the breathtaking landscape, Santorini has some of the most beautiful and picturesque villages in Cyclades and Greece in general, since they are hanging from the cliffs. Clearly the view towards the volcano is rated as one of the best on the planet.

Santorini has been an active island from the ancient times, with a thriving civilisation, based on shipping and trade, closely related to Crete. In later times it had more or less the same history as with the other Cyclades, passing from the Byzantines to the Venetians, to the Turks and then back to the Greeks after the Revolution of 1821.

The following places are definitely worth visiting while you are on the island:

Fira - The capital of the island, centrally placed, hanging from the cliff, offering a direct view to the volcano and all the amenities and fun of a capital, while remaining picturesque.

Oia - Pronounced ‘Ea’, the most beautiful and picturesque village, hanging from the cliff on the north side of island and acknowledged for its quite life and magnificent sunset.

Akrotiri - The most important archaeological site of Santorini with amazing building and artefacts, next to the famous Red beach.

Volcano - The volcano is clearly the main attraction of the island although do not expect to see boiling lava rivers, just some steam and ‘frozen’ lava formations.

Monolithos, Perissa, Kamari, Red beaches - These are the main beaches of the island, most of them with black sand and deep waters, apart from the Red beach, which obviously has red sand.

In Santorini you will find accomodation at Agia Paraskevi, Akrotiri, Emborio, Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli, Kamari, Karterados, Megalochori, Messaria, Monolithos, Oia, Perissa, Perivolos, Pyrgos, Vothonas, Vourvoulos.
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