Santorini Island

Santorini is a beautiful island, located at the south end of the Cyclades island complex. In the 15th c BC a volcano erupted and the center of the island collapsed into the sea forming the caldera. The black beaches, the precipice surrounding the caldera, the twisted, colourful rocks and the steep cliffs all give the island a distinctive quality. Its best know products are its wines – some of the best wines worldwide and its small tomatoes grown virtually without water. The climate is mild and dry. During the summer temperature is between 25- 35 degrees. The island capital of Santorini, Fira clings to the edge of a cliff, which is, in fact, the rim of the carter. The town’s archaeological museum is crammed with finds from excavations at Akrotiri. Santorini has magnificent beaches, created by the volcano, where the sand is black, red, or white and the sea is deep blue and crystal clear. The impact of tourism has made itself felt in Santorini, judging from the abundance of hotels, shops and taverns.

The island capital of Santorini, Fira clings to the edge of a cliff, which is, in fact, the rim of the carter. During the earthquakes of 1956 a considerable part of the town was destroyed. Nevertheless many of the typical 18th century houses still survive. The wonderful architecture the deep blue sea and the volcano comprise a unique picture. 600 steps will lead you down the caldera to the harbour of Fira, where you may choose either the "teleferic" or the traditional "donkeys” for the way back. Fira is a modern town where nightlife never stops. The plurality of restaurants, bars, discos, coffee shops will satisfy almost any

 need.

Place of interest:

*Akrotiri. Ruins of a Minoan city were found which had been destroyed around the year 1500c B.C. by an eruption of the volcano of Thera.

*Volcano Island.

*Therasia Isl.

Beaches

Perissa, Akrotiri, Kamari, Perivolos, Ia, Monolithos

Transportation

By boat from Piraeus and Lavrion

By air from Athens Airport and other local airports