
36o 28' 40 25o 29' 13"
Santorini (Thira) island, Cyclades, Greece
"An ancient island that endured one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history...Santorini feels like no other place on earth. Here, 120 miles southwest of mainland Greece, everything is brighter: the whitewashed cube-shaped houses, the lapis lazuli sea and the sunsets that light up the caldera" ... With these words BBC proclaimed Santorini as one of the five most beautiful islands in the world. Our journey in Santorini continues staring at the shadows of the volcano on the white houses climbing the steep rocks . They nod, just before they dive into the colours of the astounding sunset. Undoubtedly the best sunset in the Aegean... Oia is the resort fills with visitors during the afternoon hours. All are waiting to watch the sunset, climb even in the most unlikely places to enjoy this unique spectacle and broke into applause when the sun goes down.
The unique color combinations as the sun sinks in the Aegean sea make a romantic setting that touches every visitor. The view of the houses built on top of one another, on top of the caldera in Fira, Oia and Imerovigli facing the volcanic islands of Mikri and Megali Kameni attracts thousands of tourists from around the world. A mixture of Venetian and Cycladic architecture, cobblestone streets with all sorts of shops, restaurants, cafes and tourist infrastructure are among the best in the Greek islands. An island with a remarkable tourist facilities, Santorini, with character, culture, gastronomy, nightlife in Fira. The black beaches of Kamari and Perissa, the red beach and the huge beach Vlychada reminiscent of lunar landscapes, are due to the volcano and its activity. The truth is that the beaches of Santorini can meet every taste....
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