Santorini

Santorini is located in the southern Aegean Sea, south of Ios and west of Anafi island, in Greece. The island belongs to the southern Aegean volcanic arc. The island's distance from Piraeus port is 128 nautical miles. The port is at Athinios.

Chora (Fira or Thira), the capital of the island, is characterized by the authentic island architecture. It is built an impressive physical location on top of the rocks along the caldera, with white houses that have domes-arches and many small windows with beautiful bougainvillea that thrive in courtyards, cobbled streets, the blue domed churches and the wonderful view to the endless blue of Aegean sea.

The island of Santorini has to present a rich cultural history and folklore, with many monuments and settlements testify to the remarkable growth both in antiquity and in modern course. At the same time, remarkable customs have their roots deep in time and maintain the tradition of the place.

The main attractions of the island is the Archaeological Site of Akrotiri, the Archaeological Site of Ancient Thira, the Prehistorical Museum in Fira, the Archaeological Museum in Fira, the Folkore Museum in Fira, the Museum of Musical Instruments in Fira, the Folklore and Ecclesiastical Museum of the Prophet Elias Monastery in Pyrgos, the Ecclesiastical Heirlooms Collection in the Kastelli (castle), the Orthodox Cathedral, the Catholic Cathedral, the monastery of Prophet Elias in Pyrgos, the Holy Monastery of Agios Nikolaos located between Imerovigli and Firostefani, the church of Holy Trinity in the Kastelli (castle) of the Kallisti Tower, the Theotokaki, the Panagia Episkopi in Mesa Gonia, the Catholic Convert "Rosaria" in Fira, the church of Holy Cross in Perissa, the church Lady of the Presentation is situated in Megalochori and visitors have the opportunity to visit the craters of Nea and Old Kameni as well as swim in the hot and sulfur waters, which have many beneficial properties.

The natural beauty of Santorini island is an attraction for hikers. Traditional mule paths, some dating from Classical times, criss-cross the island and open up unexpected views of the magnificent landscape. They lead to lonely beaches, remote mountain scenery, secret valleys and many unspoiled hamlets.

The Paths of Santorini are :

1) Fira – Skaros

2) Imerovigli – Oia

3) Fira - Mesa Gialos (Old Port)

4) Fira - Baths Plate Megalochori

5) Pyrgos - Mesa Bouno – Monastery of Prophet Elias - Ancient Thira

6) Perissa - Inside City - Ancient Thira

Santorini has many beautiful beaches to satisfy even the most demanding visitor. Other are sandy, pebble others, others are rocky coastline, but all have crystal clear water that you can not resist their charm.

The idyllic beaches of the island are :

Perissa, Vlychada, Perivolos, Red sand, Kamari, Amoudi, Columbo, Almyra, Vourvoulos, Pori, Baxedes, Monolithos, Agios Georgios, Mesa Pigadia kai Mousakia.

Santorini is a hospitable island of the Cyclades, in Greece. It is also known as a cosmopolitan island and for its vivid nightlife, celebrated for its mystical aura, unique architecture, splendid beaches, the volcano of Santorini island is considered to be still active and because of the easy access to its craters, thousands of tourists and scientists from all over the world visit it every year.

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