Santorini

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The island of Santorini or Thira is located in the southern Aegean Sea island in the Cyclades syplegma, south and west of Ios from Anafi. Abstains from Piraeus 128 nautical miles and 63 nautical miles from Crete. The area is 75.8 square kilometers.
Today Santorini is one of the famous tourist resorts in the world. It is also known for its volcanoes, which are the youngest volcanoes in Greece and one of the most active of Europe. The last volcanic activity was in 1950 and future eruptions are secure. The volcanoes of Santorini: The New Kameni (1707-1711 AD), the Old Kameni (46-47 AD), the submarine volcano Columbia (1650 AD), the Christiana Islands. Santorini belongs to the Aegean volcanic arc and is characterized as an active volcano with Methana, Milos and the Nisyros.
Santorini and the Greek islands and Thirasia Aspronisi are remnants of volcanic island round. The Minoan eruption on the island made this 1613 BC resulted in the creation of what today we call kaldera the island and the destruction of the prehistoric culture of the island.

fira2Fira, the capital of Santorini, is built above the old port, on the west side of the island. You can get a cable car in Fira, horseback on donkeys or on foot. This is a traditional Cycladic town with asprovammena houses, narrow streets and incredible Venetian mansions. In Fira, we suggest you visit the Museums (Archaeological, Prehistoric and Folklore), and the wonderful churches and cathedrals. The region is higher than Firostefani Fira and offers incredible views of the capital and the sea. The two villages have a very wide range of hotels, apartments, studios, villas and rooms, and a plethora of entertainment and dining areas.

The sinemaskop the sunset and the end of the night embraces menexedi Firostefani. The square fills with partners that slowly catch positions in Aktaion, the oldest restaurant on the island, the sophisticated Vanilla in kouklistiko Italian Il Cantuccio. Some have forgotten in Santorini House Art of Peace sweetest lady, who paints in the hand ntenekedenia watering can and making mobiles with seashells. From the classic rebetiko Santorini heard the first sounds of the bouzouki. It is the best time in Firostefani, a village «crowns Fira». Not very quiet (as Imerovigli) or Traffic (as Fira). Ideal center-location ie, link between the two regions. While the three settlements (Fira - Firostefani - Imerovigli) have almost merged maintains each of the character. Accommodation in Firostefani choose those that love the motion and the busy life of Fira, but want the peace. In clubs and restaurants of Fira usually go by foot (ten minutes away). With the car we had to deal with traffic and parking difficulties in the entrance of the city.

Imerovigli is one of the most picturesque villages in Cyclades. Located across from the volcanic islands of Thirasias, New and Old Kammena, roosting in rock, at a height of 300 meters above the Caldera. Imerovigli offers the most breathtaking view of the volcano and the sunset. The stay in Imerovigli is a very pleasant experience. The village has been preserved, resulting in a wonderful traditional features. Many of the hotels, apartments, suites, studios, villas and apartments in the area are housed in renovated traditional homes, while having all modern amenities and facilities. In Imerovigli, you can visit the castle "defective", which was used in defense of the region against the Venetians in the 13th century AD The village has many quiet restaurants, cafes and bars.

The picturesque village of Oia is situated in the northern tip of Santorini. Famous for the magnificent views offered in the Caldera and the sunset, and the traditional houses "grid" which is smilefmenes the reddish rock. Thousands of visitors taking holidays in Oia, staying in wonderful hotels, suites, traditional houses, villas and rooms viewing the Aegean and the volcano. We encourage you to make a trip to the streets of Oia to enjoy the unique architecture and visit the windmills and the very valuable Navy Museum. Can enjoy a delicious meal or a refreshing drink in one of the many taverns, restaurants and cafes. At the foot of the cliff where Oia is built, you will find the beach of Sandy, where you can go down 214 steps.


Santorini is known worldwide for the Caldera, the sunset and the beautiful colored beaches. It offers wild natural beauty, unique sites and cliffs that seem almost primitive and mysterious atmosphere contribute to the

sland coastal village of Kamari is one of the popular resorts of the island, because of the amazing Black Beach and the very good tourist infrastructure. From Kamari, visitors have easy access to the ruins of Ancient Thera and great monuments. It has many hotels, rooms and apartments for your stay. Along the beach there are restaurants that serve tasty dishes, as well as clubs and bars stay open until the early hours.

The Megalochori is situated 5 km southeast of the capital. It is the first village that meets the visitor on the island, climbing from the port of Athens and heading to Fira. It is a very charming village, which uniquely combines the traditional Cycladic architecture, with the nobility of neoclassical homes. Here you will see the winery Boutaris Company. You have guided visits to facilities, to try the great variety of wines. Do not forget to visit the church of Panagia of entry, where you will see the famous Kalentario with miniature pictures. Megalochori operate in many hotels and boarding houses.

     
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