Santorini

You will find plenty of otherwordly views of the sea, sky, and the crater on this crowded volcanic island. Its sunsets will leave you speechless.

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A blue-white dome and a belfry on Santorini island with the blue sea of the Aegean in the background.
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Santorini Attractions

An imposing grey rock with stairs dominates the surrounding seascape.
photo: Jorge Láscar / CC BY 2.0
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Skaros Rock

You believe you can fly and touch the sky? Skaros Rock is the closest to it but be warned, conquering the top is a gruelling Herculean labor. Use shoes.

A heart-like opening through which two land masses and the sea are visible.
photo: Klearchos Kapoutsis / CC BY 2.0
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The Heart of Santorini

The Heart of Santorini is a hole on a rock which makes excellent frame for pictures. Mind the slippery way down - it can be dangerous.

Ruins in the archaeological site of ancient Thera on the island of Santorini.
photo: Stan Zurek / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Archaeological Site of Ancient Thera

Kamari

People live in Santorini for more than 5000 years. These are the remains of Santorini's biggest town from 9th century BC to 726 AD.

A picture of a three-belled crown and blue dome, topped by Crosses, with a shiny blue background.
photo: LBM1948 / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Three Bells of Fira

Μaybe globally recognizable, this postcard church has a distinctive three-belled crown and an eternal blue-sea background.

A stone-built chapel with two white domes among trees in a picture where earthy colours dominate.
photo: momo / CC BY 2.0
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Prophet Elias Monastery

Prophet Elias is an enchanting monastery steeped in history. Stunning scenery and panoramic views that will take your breath away.

Old two-story buildings of light brown color with decaying paint and exposed rocks
photo: Klearchoskapoutsis / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Emporeio Venetian Fortification Settlement

The Emporio Venetian Castle is a narrow-alley maze of light earthy colors and Medieval vibes. Have your camera at hand.

A white lighthouse with brown-rock corners that shape squares sits atop a rocky hill and a Greek flag.
photo: Matt Kieffer / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Akrotiri Lighthouse

Come here for a sunset and you won't regret the climbing you need to do. The lighthouse is not open for visits but with such a view that's not important.

A series of white arches and the white dome of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Fira.
photo: Concepcion AMAT ORTAS / CC BY 3.0
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Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral

Fira

An impressive chandelier, stunning hagiography, lots of arches and an omnipresent white color. Cover up legs and arms to get in.

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Santorini Settlements

An overview of the Fira village in Santorini with little white houses and a steep cliff.
photo: Norbert Nagel / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Firá Town

Capital of Santorini

Central settlement with a majestic view, located on the edge of the Caldera, approximately 250 meters above the sea level. Literally breath-taking views.

The famous sunset of Santorini and the white houses of Oia over a steep cliff.
photo: Giuseppe Milo / CC BY 2.0
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Oia Town

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A settlement famous for its landscape and architecture. Its outstanding sunset brings all the tourists to the yard. Enjoyed best with opera music.

A brown-soil hill taken over by white houses and the blue sea in the background.
photo: Hartmut Inerle / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Kamari

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Built by earthquake survivors, Kamari is a seafront resort village with pool bars, organized beach, tavernas and many other tourist amenities.

A brown-soil landscape with many white houses and a deep-blue sea in the background.
photo: Κλέαρχος Π. Καπούτσης
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Perissa

Santorini

Perissa is a volcanic-sand beach overlooked by an imposing rocky hill. It has all tourist amenities you may need. Enjoy the deep-blue sea.

A medley of numerous white houses and a few trees under a light blue sky.
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Karterádos

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A white-colored village under Santorini's blue sky. Don't miss the mill and the extraordinary bell gate of St Ioannis church.

A hill is covered with white houses and a few blue church domes.
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Pyrgos

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Pyrgos is a beautiful hilltop village surrounded by vineyards. It does not figure in most tourist guides, and so, it is less touristy.

Santorini Things to Do

Boat cruise guests swimming in the hot spring waters of Palea Kameni of Santorini.
photo: Κλέαρχος Π. Καπούτσης
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Palea Kameni Island

Visible from Santorini and accessible by daily boat cruises, here you can swim in volcanic seawaters. A once-in-a-lifetime experience really.

A picture of the exterior of one of the buildings of «Santo Wines» Winery on Santorini island.
photo: Emanuela Meme Giudici / CC BY 3.0
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Winery «Santo Wines»

This is one of the biggest wineries of Santorini. It offers an unforgettable experience combining wine tasting with great views.

Boats anchored at the rocks of Nea Kameni during a daily excursion.
photo: Cha già José / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Nea Kameni Volcanic Park

Geologically the newest island in the Mediterranean Sea was formed by the active Santorini volcano. It is located in the middle of the Caldera.

People staring and taking photos of the magical sunset in Santorini.
photo: Roshan Vyas / CC BY-ND 2.0
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Santorini's Sunset

The mystic moment when the sun glows with countless colors while diving in the waters of the Aegean Sea. One the world's most famous sunsets.

Santorini Why visit?

  • Stroggili, Kallisti, Thera, and Santa Irene, Santorini.
  • Its 1600BC volcanic eruption produced the myth of Atlantis - most probably.
  • The eruption destroyed the Minoan civilization in Crete.

Santorini Museums

An image showing an old engine in the Tomato Industrial Museum of Santorini.
photo: Dafydd Vaughan / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Tomato Industrial Museum «D.Nomikos»

Contemporary museum dedicated to the industrial production of the traditional tomato paste before the development of the tourism sector.

The Lost Atlantis Experience Interactive Museum is a modern white rectangular building with touches of red and green.
photo: FB: Lost Atlantis Experience
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«Lost Atlantis Experience» Interactive Museum

You know that Santorini is the mythical Atlantis, right? The Lost Atlantis Experience Museum breaks it to you with the use of 9D technology.

The entrance of the museum with a white church and a series of arches in the background.
photo: Olaf Tausch / CC BY 3.0
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Museum of Prehistoric Thera

A small yet rich museum with findings dating from 4000 years ago. Frescoes, pottery, tools, figurines, statues - all make it worth your time.

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