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Santorini island
Santorini is the last Southen Cycladic island. The closests islands are Ios,
Folegandros, Sikinos to the North, Anafi & Amorgos to the East and Crete to the South.
We refer Santorini as one, but actually is complex of 5 islands. Santorini or Thira
is the main island and around it there are: Thirasia, Aspronisi and the 2 volcanic
islands (Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni).
It was one island named Stroggili until about 1645 BC, when the volcano erupted which has
created the Caldera. The two volcanic islands appeared later from various eruptions starting
157 BC until the 20th century (1950).
Santorini is connected to Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Crete, Rhodes, Kos and all the major
Cyclades islands (Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Sifnos, Milos, Tinos, Syros) by boat and
Athens and many countries direct by plane. |
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Map of Cyclades |
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Santorini Oia sightseeing
Since visiting the island of Santorini deserves to see two
of the most famous archaeological sites in Greece. The first is the ancient city
Akrotiri in southern tip of Santorini & second is the ancient
city Thira which lies on eastern part of the island.
Akrotiri is a prehistoric town which is well preserved over the centuries the city
of Cape connect fully with the ancient myth of Atlantis.
The island is full with contrasts and features characters who would not find in any other
island in the Cyclades.
Venetian castles, monasteries, beautiful churches and many other attractions are just a
few of the many that has been shown Santorini. We suggest you visit the Archaeological &
Folklore Museum as well the Prehistoric museum of Thira which located in Fira. Of course
need to have a visit to the traditional village of Oia (Ia).
Many visitors of Santorini: during their vacations in Santopini make a day trip in the Caldera with small
boats on the volcanic islands of Thirassia, Old Kameni & New Kameni of Santorini. |
Oia Santorini Beaches
Santorini is famous for it's black sandy volcanic beaches with
the colorful colors of the soil, the
beaches on Santorini Island are some of the most unique of the Cyclades.
While you accommodated Oia hotel Atlantida Villas, we suggest to
visit the Santorini beaches of Armeni and Ammoudi which are lies in the
beautiful area of Oia. At the north costline of Oia are the
beaches of Baxedes, Paradissos and Koloumbos.
Beautiful Santorini beaches are situated also at the southeast coast of
the Santorini island: Kamari, Perissa, Perivolos and Monolithos, as well
as the Red Beach and White Beach near Akrotiri are the most famous. |
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Santorini Island |
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area of Santorini. Is was build at the edge of the Caldera cliffs
at the north tip of Santorini island, facing the volcano of Caldera gulf. The
Oia settlement is also known for it's amazing Sunsets.
In this frequented village visitors have the opportunity to explore the surroundings areas of the region
and the Kastro area to the end of Oia, considered one of the most
picturesque places of Santorini with scenic white houses, small stoned alleyways, amazing landscapes
of Caldera in Oia. It's worth it have a visit to the Maritime Museum, there you will discover several
species of marine life in Oia with variety photographs and objects of folk art expressing the way of life.
The Settlement of Oia (Ia) considered as the most picturesque
area of Santorini. Of course we cannot forget the traditional area of
Santorinian sites which is the harbor of Amoudi, we high recommend to pay a visit to
this quiet and picturesque Amoudi during your accommodation in Oia Santorini.
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