Santorini
Fast Facts
- Location: Southern Aegean Sea, Greece
- Attraction Type: Volcanic Island.
- Significance: A circular archipelago of volcanic islands, it is a popular destination for a romantic vacation.
- Best Time To Visit: Spring and autumn are the best time to visit.
- How To Reach: Santorini can be reached via a connecting flight from Athens.
- Nearest Airport:Athens Airport
Have you ever thought of walking along the amazing beaches with someone special, or have you ever thought of indulging yourself in the waves of the vast blue sea? No matter wheter you are looking forward to a memorable romantic vacation or want to explore the beauty of the sun and the sea, Santorini could well be your destination.
Situated in the Southern Aegean Sea, Santorini is a circular archipelago of volcanic islands. This volcanic island is the most popular Greek holiday destination with a number of picturesque beaches. Situated about 200 kilometers away from the Greece mainland, Santorini is the southernmost part of the Cyclades group of Island that covers an area of about 73 kilometers. It is one of the best and most romantic tourist attractions in Europe offering mind blowing scenic beauty and exciting nightlife.
Attractions at Santorini
There is a lagoon in the central location, which is surrounded by steep cliffs on three sides. These cliffs slopes down to merge with the Aegean Sea. In the entire Aegean Volcanic Arc, this volcano is the most active volcano. However a tourist can only see a water filled caldera in the island which is the only proof of the activeness of the volcano at present. The greatest attraction of this place is the fact that it happens to be one of the biggest sites of volcanic eruptions in the world. One can see a large caldera surrounded by the volcanic ashes in the island. Previous volcanic eruption has resulted in the formation of this giant size caldera. Another feature of the island that attracts the tourists towards it is Akrotiri. This archaeological site bears traces of the ruins from Minoan era. Due to the scarcity of water in the island, a desalination plant has been set up recently to provide water to the inhabitants of the island. The island has a small wine industry which is basically based on a special variety of wine called Assyrtiko. Tourists have an opportunity to taste some wine produced in the island.
Beaches at Santorini
The volcanic island of Santorini can be an ideal honeymoon destination for its awesome beaches. Some of the famous beaches are Perissa, Kamari and the Red beach. Long and black sandy beach is the main attraction of Perissa and Kamari. On the other hand the Red beach is comprised of black and red volcanic rocks. One can enjoy the secluded beauty of a beach at Cape Columbo. It is the quietest beach of the island that offers absolute tranquility to the tourists.
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