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Santorini is
one of the most island in Greece.Santorini,
also known as Thira, is the southern most of
the Cyclades islands and one of the most popular
destinations in all of Greece, for good reason.
The most important advice we can give you
to arrive by boat before sunset and stay
on the caldera side of the island for one
of the most magnificent
views on the planet.The magical island of Santorini is truly one of
Greece's "must-sees",
right along with the Acropolis. Santorini's wild majesty created out
of the apocalyptic event associated with mythical Atlantis, is unforgettable.The
sunsets, seen while sipping local wine high atop the sheer cliffs is
very romantic, and Oia is the place to head for "the" spot
to see it.
Santorini
is a crescent shape surrounding the black volcanic islands
lying in the bay. What was once the island of Thira sank to
the bottom
of the caldera in the apocalyptic explosion in 1450 BC. The
lagoon-like caldera measures 32 square miles and is 300 to
400 metres deep.
In the center are Palea Kamini and Nea Kamini.
There are interesting and charming towns in the centre of the island
that are well worth exploring. The tallest mountain is Profitis Ilias,
with a summit only 556 metres above sea level. While you're there, don't
miss the live dig at fascinating Akrotiri, and for the culture buff you
can also visit the ruins at Ancient Thira.
On the western side where the volcano is located, the sheer cliffs, 300
metres high, are multi-coloured strata of black, red, grey, and brown.
Perched high atop are the scenes most often adorning a poster for Greece,
startling white sugar cube houses and churches with brilliant blue domes
set against the deeper blues of the sky and the Aegean Sea.
The capital of the island is Fira, and it is a lively tourist area and
a stop for most cruise ships. If you want to stay just outside of Fira,
consider Firostefani or Imerovigli, with the same magnificent views.
On the caldera to the south is where we send our friends...to the quieter
and romantic Oia.
The
eastern side of Santorini is a sharp contrast where flat areas
meet the beach. The land is flat and fertile. Kamari and Perissa
are black sand and pebble beaches with crystal clear waters
and a lively entertainment scene. The island is 96 sq. km.
with a
coastline 69 kilometres long and a population of almost 12,000.
The island is 130 nautical miles from Piraeus and 70 nautical
miles from Crete. Santorini is 18 km long and varies from 2
to 6 km wide.
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