Santorini

Santorini: A Poem in Blue & White

• Geographiy: Santorini is an island with multicolored cliffs, whitewashed villages, and a caldera formed by a volcanic eruption.
• Visual Appeal: The island boasts breathtaking views, including the caldera, the Aegean Sea, and the blue domes of churches.
• Atmosphere: Santorini has a dreamlike and enchanting atmosphere, with a warm climate and a sense of history and legend. 
• Oia: Oia boasts stunning caldera views, whitewashed cube houses, and iconic blue-domed churches. Watching the sunset from Oia is a communal and awe-inspiring event, with people gathering to witness the sky transform into hues of orange and pink. In addition, Oia offers a romantic and picturesque ambiance,  with its charming streets, art galleries, and boutiques housed in historic buildings.
• Fira: Lively and bustling with shops, restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife. Home to the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, featuring well-preserved frescoes from Akrotiri. It also offers access to the old port of Skála and the peaceful village of Firostefani.
• Imerovigli: A quieter village on the highest point of the caldera’s rim, offering commanding views and luxury accommodations.
• Skaros Rock Hike: A hike to a promontory with medieval fortress ruins, offering a 360-degree panorama of the caldera, sea, and islands. Couples can enjoy a bottle of Assyrtiko wine on Skaros Rock and watch the sunset.
• Pyrgos: A hidden gem with labyrinthine streets, many churches, and stunning views of the island.
• Santorini’s Architecture: Buildings carved into volcanic rock, painted white, and clustered together for protection and insulation.
• Caldera Views: Panoramic vistas of the caldera, sea, and sky from every viewpoint on the island. 

Other Activities:

• Caldera Boat Tour: A popular activity in Santorini, offering a chance to explore the Nea Kameni volcano and Palea Kameni’s hot springs.
• Nea Kameni Volcano: A hikeable volcanic islet with solidified lava fields, vents, and a summit crater offering panoramic views.
• Palea Kameni Hot Springs: A natural hot spring located in a cove, offering a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
• Thirassia Island: A less developed island offering a glimpse of Santorini’s past, with traditional tavernas and stunning views.
• Beaches: Unique beaches with red, black, and white sand. Travelers lounge by the seaside or go swimming, snorkeling, and diving in the clear waters of the Aegean Sea. There’s  something for everyone!
• Hiking: There is a 10 km hiking trail from Firá to Oia along the caldera’s edge, this takes about 3 hours at a leisurely pace.The trail offers breathtaking views of the caldera, villages, and the sea. Hikers pass through charming villages, chapels, and the Monastery of St. Nicholas.
• Nightlife: Santorini offers a calm and enchanting nightlife, with illuminated clifftops, lantern-lit paths, and beach bars with live music.
• Must-Try Dishes: Greek salad with sweet tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny capers, and tangy goat feta; fava me koukia (yellow split pea puree) with an earthy and comforting taste; grilled octopus with smoky and oceanic sweetness.