Santorini is located in the middle of the Greek Islands of the Aegean Sea and is one of the most famous holiday destinations in Greece. The island was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the world, around 1600 BC and some say that this led to the demise of the lost city of Atlantis.
What remains today is a submerged volcano and a caldera, where architectural complexes of underground rock- hewn houses still survive into the volcanic soil. The Caldera and the whole cluster of the Santorini islands have been characterized as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Reflecting the island’s exceptional geological make up, Santorini offers an array of unique white and red sandy beaches in addition to different pebbled beaches that feature a variety of colors reflecting in the sea’s waters.
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The island of Santorini or Thira/ Thera, is known for the mystique energy, the famous caldera, the legendary volcano, the romantic sunsets, the interesting gastronomy, the wineyards, the nightlife on the island is ideal for all visitors, since it combines quiet cafes and bars with intense nightlife entertainment in bars and clubs.
Santorini is an ideal choice for travellers seeking a luxury, unique experience consisting of historic sightseeing, for their vacation. The volcanic cliffs of Santorini are red, brown or greenish, surmounted by a string of white villages.
Access
To access Santorini you can use sea or air transportation. There are daily ferry trips from the port of Piraeus.
Several flights from Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) are conducted daily and some from other parts of Greece, while several charter flights connect Santorini to many destinations across Europe.
