Santorini, Volcanic island in Cyclades, Greece
Description
Santorini is a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, part of Thira Municipality within the Cyclades group. Whitewashed buildings topped with blue domes rise along steep cliffs that climb roughly 300 meters (980 feet) above the water.
History
A massive eruption around 1600 BCE drastically reshaped the landmass and formed the caldera visible today. This event destroyed the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri and left behind a crescent-shaped coastline.
Culture
Vineyards rooted in volcanic soil produce Assyrtiko grapes using traditional methods passed down through local families over centuries. Harvest and winemaking follow a rhythm tied closely to the seasons and the bonds within the community.
Practical
Ferries link the port regularly with Athens and neighboring islands, while the international airport offers connections from Europe. Clifftop paths can be steep and require sturdy footwear, especially in the villages of Oia and Fira.
Did you know?
Beaches covered in black sand formed from volcanic minerals create a sharp contrast with the white houses descending the caldera slopes. This dark shoreline emerged from the same eruption that shaped the form of the landmass.
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Akrotiri
7.5 km
Santorini caldera
3.5 km
Nea Kameni
3.4 km
Red Beach
8.3 km
Santorini cable car
600 m
Three Bells of Fira
999 m
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
167 m
Skaros Rock
2.3 km
Ship procession fresco
7.5 km
Panagia Episkopi
5 km
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santorini
634 m
Archaeological museum of Thera
320 m
Castle of Akrotiri
7.1 km
Akrotiri lighthouse
9.3 km
Moni Profiti Ilia
5.9 km
Profitis Illas
5.9 km
Anastasi Church
7.3 km
Cathedral of Candlemas of the Lord
229 m
Church of Panagias Kalou, Kouloumbos
5.7 km
Naos Agiou Stefanou
6.6 km
St. Nikolaos Church (Oia)
7.3 km
Citadel of Oia
7.3 km
Agios Nikolaos Monastery
1.7 km
Immaculate Conception
696 m
Le Rocher sacré (Santorin)
6.5 km
St George church (Oia)
6.8 kmAmmoúdi (lapyahan)
7.6 km
Saint Osiomartyr Theodosia Holy Orthodox Church
7.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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