Η μαγευτική μας Σαντορίνη που όλοι κάποια στιγμή της ζωής μας θέλουμε
να επισκεφτούμε και να θαυμάσουμε τα υπέροχα χρώματά της!
To many, the place where the mythical city of Atlantis rests, but to all, a
precious stone rising above the Aegean Sea, it is considered to be one of the
most “romantic” places in the whole world, hence thousands of couples from all
parts of the planet are getting married in Santorini. Its unique natural beauty
and its phenomenal sunsets have been “travelling” the globe through camera
lenses placing the island of Santorini on the very top of the world’s
must-visit list. Santorini is a complex of islands, Thíra, Thirassiá,
Asproníssi, Palea and Nea Kaméni, altogether still an active volcano. The
picturesque settlements of the island are all built on the very edge of the
volcano’s crater inner walls, overviewing the vast deep blue of the Aegean.
What to see
Fira, the capital of the island, on the edge of the infamous “Caldera”,
high up on the cliff, with an amazing view on the volcano. The famous
archaeological sites of Pýrgos, Karterádes, Emporió, Ammoúdi, Finikiá, Períssa,
Perívolos, Megalohóri, Kamári, Messariá and Monólithos, at Akrotíri and Méssa
Vounó villages. Its castles and vineyards. Exploring Thirassia is like going
back in time. Visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thira, at Fira. Santorini is also
famous for its traditional products, the cherry tomatoes, the white eggplants,
the fava and the goat cheese, and of course its internationally famous wine
varieties. Visit some of the islands famous wineries which are open to the
public.
Where to swim
The best beaches of the island, Perissa, Perivolos and Ai-Yiorgis, are also
the most cosmopolitan and usually overcrowded.
At Vlihada, behind the thick rocky “embroidery” spreads a scenery most
magnificent.
Theros, on the way to Vlihada resembles of the exotic Bali, while the Red
Beach, one of the most beautiful and famous, with its fine red pebble layers
and its umbrellas, indulges the eye. On the northern side of the island, there
is the Baxedes beach, and the Koloumbos, the “alternative” choice for the
free-spirited.