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Santorini
S antorini, known since ancient Vouno - with their famous archaeological
times as Thira, is one of the most
sites - Pyrgos, Karterades, Emporio, Am-
moudi, Finikia, Perissa, Perivolos, Mega-
famous islands in the world. The
fact that you can sit in front of
the caldera, enjoy local dishes, a drink or lochori, Kamari, Mesaria and Monolithos.
Soaking up the villages’ distinctive topog-
a coffee while gazing at the remarkable raphy, whitewashed houses and alleys vs
beauty of an active volcano is priceless! lava-black terrain, is a rewarding experi-
ence that one might say is unique!
The island is actually a group of islands
consisting of Thira, Thirassia, Aspronissi, Santorini is considered to be the most
Palea and Nea Kameni in the southern- sought after place for a romantic getaway
most part of the Cyclades. in Greece, since there are not many places
in the world where you can enjoy exqui-
Santorini’s volcano is one of the few ac- sitely clear waters while perched on the
tive volcanoes on Greek and European rim of a massive active volcano in the mid-
land The islands that form Santorini came dle of the sea! The island has a growing
into existence as a result of intensive vol- reputation as a “wedding destination” for
canic activity; twelve huge eruptions oc- couples not only from Greece but from all
curred, one every 20,000 years approxi- over the world. A trip to Santorini with
mately, and each violent eruption caused the other half is a dream for anyone who
the collapse of the volcano’s central part has seen at least one photo of the island’s
creating a large crater (caldera). The vol- famous Caldera and exchanging kisses be-
cano, however, managed to recreate itself neath Santorini’s famous sunset is the ulti-
over and over again. mate romantic experience!
Fira is the picturesque capital of the island Venture into Santorini’s seaside treasures
perched on the top edge of the Caldera, and enjoy deep blue waters and beaches
260m above sea level, offering breathtak- with white, red or black sand or volcanic
ing views to the Aegean Sea and the island pebbles, spectacular rock formations and
of Nea Kameni. Along the border of the impressive lunar landscapes. Santorini,
caldera you’ll come across the renowned the youngest volcanic land in the Eastern
villages of Oia - the whole village looks Mediterranean, is waiting for you! Don’t
like a work of art as the houses are carved think twice! Experience for yourself the
into the lava rock - Imerovigli and Firoste- once-in-a-lifetime romance and charm of
fani, which are the best spots for you to truly .
get your sunset views.
Other famous yet smaller villages, some
cosmopolitan, some more traditional,
some with vast vineyards to explore, oth-
ers on a cliff-top affording amazing views
over the Aegean are Akrotiri and Messa
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