Santorini

Pictures from Santorini

Here are some pictures from Santorini – a wonderful greek island. Continue reading Pictures from Santorini

Santorini is one of the most magical islands of Greece. It is a barren, rocky island just opposite a volcano, with black and red beaches and towns situated on high cliffs offering breathtaking views and fantastic sunsets. Santorini has a dramatic beauty as opposed to lush and green islands.

Everyone has read about the spectacular sunsets that occur on this island and the skeptic may question whether the setting sun can really appear differently here than from the neighboring islands of Naxos or Ios. Nevertheless, the sunsets at Santorini, viewed from the Caldera, really are breathtakingly beautiful when seen as a backdrop to the volcano. The colours that streak the sky change from lilac to deep purple, from yellow to orange to red, as the golden sun sinks and becomes blood red reflecting its light on to the sea and the surrounding little islands. The eastern slopes of the island are green and fertile, even in October. This is due to the copious vineyards that grow so well in the fertile volcanic soil. The terraced slopes of the mountains use every available part of this fertile land.

Beaches. Santorini main beaches have water sports. In general, Santorini beaches are wide with mainly black sand. There are also lots of currents and the waves can get very high especially at the north east side of the island. Kamari and Perissa are popular beaches with their beautiful surroundings and black sand. If you seek calmer beaches, it is better to go to Monolithos, Vlichada or Agios Georgios. For snorkelling visit Amoudi. Continue reading Santorini – Greece

What to see in Santorini?

Akrotiri is an ancient town that was buried when the volcano erupted 3500 years ago. Archeologists are still excavating it, but you can walk around in the little street quarters and see the buildings almost like they were back then. You’ll be impressed by the modernity: the houses were two or three storey high, and they even had running water…

Ancient Thira is situated on top of high cliff just above Kamari, and there is also and old church there from 1100 . This was the Roman head quarters.

At Oia you get the best sunsets, and both Oia and Fira are excellent towns for just strolling around and shopping. Continue reading What to see in Santorini?