The Greek island of Santorini is one of the most striking islands in the Aegean. This volcanic island with the caldera and small islands of Nea Kameni where the sleeping but still active volcano is and Palia Kameni where you will locate the hot springs is a travel destination unlike any other in the world.
Located along the edge of the cliffs are the square, white washed homes. These are the villages of Fira, the capital of Santorini, Firostefani, Imerovigli, Oia to name but a few. This is where any tourist to the island visits to enjoy the spectacular and world famous sunsets.
This island has everything needed to make this a very exceptional place to come and holiday at. It has views that take the breath away. Red, white and black sand beaches. Traditional villages consisting of distinctive whitewashed Cycladic style dwellings that have the colourful windows and doors. History abounds here, with museums and sites to be visited. Some people think that this was the famed Atlantis, the lost city.
For those photographic lovers there are endless views to behold, quite apart from the innumerable amazing sunset opportunities. The sheer cliffs are awesome with the precarious colourful homes that grip to the top and sides of the cliffs making this a really inspiring scene, even more so if you arrive by ferry boat.
For the water sports lovers scuba diving and snorkelling are available. There is also water skiing and windsurfing. There is even a Water Park at Perissa for all the family to enjoy. Water slides for adults and children alike and a playground for the children too while mum and dad can make use of the sunbeds.
Accommodation on the island is as varied in style as it is in price. Super luxury villas in the Cycladic style, top notch spa hotels to the standard less expensive, but nevertheless excellent value accommodation.
For eating out again there is a great choice of tavernas to choose from. There are tavernas that serve traditional Greek food, and many others. A number of wineries are also located on the island, with an excellent range of wines to be enjoyed. They offer guided tours to a few of these wineries and tasting the wines is a great experience.
Santorini has its own airport which is situated approximately 8 km from the town of Fira. It caters for local and charter flights.
Ferry boats from the port of Piraeus (Athens) take 5 hours or alternatively you could go by hydrofoil. There are also ferry and hydrofoil connections to other closeby islands.
Car hire is available for those plucky tourists who wish to explore and detect the secret beauty spots by themselves. There is also a good frequent bus service on the island.
Villages
There are numerous villages made up with the characteristic whitewashed homes designed in the Cycladic style several that have the blue painted dome that makes these stand out, and make for quaint photos, especially the ones built along the edge of the caldera.
Fira is the capital of Santorini and is about 10 km from the main port. Here is where the the buses and coaches begin their journeys.
Oia is the next village along. Here is where some of the most beautiful sunsets are viewed, and is the most photographed place on the island. In 1956 part of this town was ruined by the earthquake, however it has since been reconstructed. The brightly coloured homes that look to be clinging to the cliffs make this a very beautiful place.
Firostefani and Imerovigli are two more villages within walking distance and again have spectacular views of the sunset.
Akrotiri is a village 10 km south west of Fira. It is a chief archaeological area - ruins, museum and excavation. It is a traditional village near to the well-known red beach.
Emporio another traditional village is situated 8 km south of Fira. There is a castle on top of a hill, a vast vineyard and a few old windmills.
Beaches.
Some of the greatest beaches in the Mediterranean are here on the island of Santorini. Not golden beaches but instead they are red, white, grey and black.
The legendary Red beach is situated 12 km south west of Fira. It has red and black volcanic pebbles and warm water.
Perissa beach is a volcanic black sandy beach and is situated10 km south east of Fira and is a fashionable tourist resort. Although black sand may not sound very appealing, when the sun shinning on it, it is almost magical with the sparkling specks glistening like gems in the sands. A camping site here attracts the back packer and camping tourists.
Kamari is the next beach to Perissa but is separated by a huge rock known as Mesa Vouno. Perissa is a family resort, popular with package tour operators. The promenade along the seafront is well maintained. There is a diving centre located here.
Perivolos is the biggest black sandy beach which is situated 10 km south east of Fira. This is another very popular tourist destination with hotels. restaurants and cafe bars.
Agio Georgios which is 3 km along from Perissa has black stones and is also a very popular beach.
Cape Columbo is a beach to the north east of Fira (12 km). This is a secluded and quiet beach - for those wishing to escape and enjoy the tranquillit.
Monolithos situated 7 km east of Fira is one of the more popular family friendly beaches. A beach volley court for the energetic and a playground for the children. The coast here is very picturesque.
Vlychada which is 10 km south of Fira is a small port where your will find fishing boats alongside some of the yachts that call here.
Santorini is a destination that should be put on top of a list of Greek Islands to visit. It is where many of the Greek travellers go, what better recommendation, after all virtually anywhere in Greece or her islands offer so much to any tourist.
The island has so much to offer by way of stunning views, history, along with all the broad activities available as already mentioned. Santorini is really the jewel in the crown of Greek islands.
Located along the edge of the cliffs are the square, white washed homes. These are the villages of Fira, the capital of Santorini, Firostefani, Imerovigli, Oia to name but a few. This is where any tourist to the island visits to enjoy the spectacular and world famous sunsets.
This island has everything needed to make this a very exceptional place to come and holiday at. It has views that take the breath away. Red, white and black sand beaches. Traditional villages consisting of distinctive whitewashed Cycladic style dwellings that have the colourful windows and doors. History abounds here, with museums and sites to be visited. Some people think that this was the famed Atlantis, the lost city.
For those photographic lovers there are endless views to behold, quite apart from the innumerable amazing sunset opportunities. The sheer cliffs are awesome with the precarious colourful homes that grip to the top and sides of the cliffs making this a really inspiring scene, even more so if you arrive by ferry boat.
For the water sports lovers scuba diving and snorkelling are available. There is also water skiing and windsurfing. There is even a Water Park at Perissa for all the family to enjoy. Water slides for adults and children alike and a playground for the children too while mum and dad can make use of the sunbeds.
Accommodation on the island is as varied in style as it is in price. Super luxury villas in the Cycladic style, top notch spa hotels to the standard less expensive, but nevertheless excellent value accommodation.
For eating out again there is a great choice of tavernas to choose from. There are tavernas that serve traditional Greek food, and many others. A number of wineries are also located on the island, with an excellent range of wines to be enjoyed. They offer guided tours to a few of these wineries and tasting the wines is a great experience.
Santorini has its own airport which is situated approximately 8 km from the town of Fira. It caters for local and charter flights.
Ferry boats from the port of Piraeus (Athens) take 5 hours or alternatively you could go by hydrofoil. There are also ferry and hydrofoil connections to other closeby islands.
Car hire is available for those plucky tourists who wish to explore and detect the secret beauty spots by themselves. There is also a good frequent bus service on the island.
Villages
There are numerous villages made up with the characteristic whitewashed homes designed in the Cycladic style several that have the blue painted dome that makes these stand out, and make for quaint photos, especially the ones built along the edge of the caldera.
Fira is the capital of Santorini and is about 10 km from the main port. Here is where the the buses and coaches begin their journeys.
Oia is the next village along. Here is where some of the most beautiful sunsets are viewed, and is the most photographed place on the island. In 1956 part of this town was ruined by the earthquake, however it has since been reconstructed. The brightly coloured homes that look to be clinging to the cliffs make this a very beautiful place.
Firostefani and Imerovigli are two more villages within walking distance and again have spectacular views of the sunset.
Akrotiri is a village 10 km south west of Fira. It is a chief archaeological area - ruins, museum and excavation. It is a traditional village near to the well-known red beach.
Emporio another traditional village is situated 8 km south of Fira. There is a castle on top of a hill, a vast vineyard and a few old windmills.
Beaches.
Some of the greatest beaches in the Mediterranean are here on the island of Santorini. Not golden beaches but instead they are red, white, grey and black.
The legendary Red beach is situated 12 km south west of Fira. It has red and black volcanic pebbles and warm water.
Perissa beach is a volcanic black sandy beach and is situated10 km south east of Fira and is a fashionable tourist resort. Although black sand may not sound very appealing, when the sun shinning on it, it is almost magical with the sparkling specks glistening like gems in the sands. A camping site here attracts the back packer and camping tourists.
Kamari is the next beach to Perissa but is separated by a huge rock known as Mesa Vouno. Perissa is a family resort, popular with package tour operators. The promenade along the seafront is well maintained. There is a diving centre located here.
Perivolos is the biggest black sandy beach which is situated 10 km south east of Fira. This is another very popular tourist destination with hotels. restaurants and cafe bars.
Agio Georgios which is 3 km along from Perissa has black stones and is also a very popular beach.
Cape Columbo is a beach to the north east of Fira (12 km). This is a secluded and quiet beach - for those wishing to escape and enjoy the tranquillit.
Monolithos situated 7 km east of Fira is one of the more popular family friendly beaches. A beach volley court for the energetic and a playground for the children. The coast here is very picturesque.
Vlychada which is 10 km south of Fira is a small port where your will find fishing boats alongside some of the yachts that call here.
Santorini is a destination that should be put on top of a list of Greek Islands to visit. It is where many of the Greek travellers go, what better recommendation, after all virtually anywhere in Greece or her islands offer so much to any tourist.
The island has so much to offer by way of stunning views, history, along with all the broad activities available as already mentioned. Santorini is really the jewel in the crown of Greek islands.
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