Santorini

Santorini, Greece 

Santorini is one of the most astonishing place round the globe. Everywhere one sees small domed churches. Holidays in heart touching scenes of Santorini is the dream of a lifetime for many people. The island is located in Greece and very famous for tourism. The beautiful place is situated on the shores of Aegean Sea. In past Santorini was partially destroyed by volcanic eruptions. The official name of Santorini is ‘Thera’ which was revived in 19^th century. Santorini became independent from Ottoman rule in 1821, during the Greek war of Independence and was united with Greece in 1830 under the Treaty of London. The popular name of this historically blessed place is Santorini, which was named by Latin empire with reference to Saint lrene in 13^th century. The heart touching scenes of Santorini attracts the visitors to feel a heaven on the earth. Santorini was created by the volcanic eruptions and is one of the few location having hot desert climate in Europe. Santorini generally experiences two seasons. April to October is the warm and dry season and the cold and rainy season lasts from November to March. Beautiful Santorini is world famous for its sunsets, which seem tinted with every shade of an artist’s palette. Santorini is famous for its romantic sunsets. The best sunset on the island is seen from Oia, but equally gorgeous are the sunsets from all the villages of island. The breath taking view of sunset in the shade of naturally fantastic beaches of Santorini pleasures the visitors on the island. Several small towns and villages are situated on this island, Santorini is also the family name of the local people living on the island. The whole complex of crescent shaped Santorini Island is still an active volcano. According to history the islands that form Santorini came into existence as a result of intensive volcanic activities. The most recent volcanic activity on the island occurred in 1950. The whole island is actually a huge natural geological and volcanological logical museum where you can observe a wide range of geological structures.

Fir Town

In Santorini there are few travel destinations that combine beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery, ancient cities, amazing restaurants, some of the world's best wine, and an active volcano. Amazing villages namely Fira, Oia, Karterádes, Emporió, Ammoúdi, Finikiá, Períssa, Perívolos, Megalohóri, Kamári, Messariá and Monólithos etc. has been constructed on the edge of this caldera, with Cycladic architecture and breathtaking view to the sea.

The major source of income for this island is tourism. There are many luxury apartments, hotels, resorts and villas available on rent. There are large beaches to enjoy a day in the sun. Kamari and Perissa are the best organized beaches and famous for their black sand, while particularly popular for the volcanic geology is the Red Beach. This is the reason that the island is famous for its beautiful and fabulous views of red and black sand beaches. The famous Red Beach is located on the southern side of the island. It distinguishes for the red sand and the red cliffs that surround this bay. Next to the Red Beach is the White Beach. The Santorini Island is also famous for its Cherry tomatoes ‘a traditional product’ which pleases your taste buds. A small wine industry produces a quality wine from the grapes grown on the volcanic soil of the island.

Panoramic view of Sanroini

The soul touching island is a very romantic place for vacations and is getting very famous in wedding destinations around the world. Santorini’s astonishing scenes of sunset is the ultimate romantic experience with your special one and is always remembered. Couples visit Santorini’s seaside treasures and enjoy deep blue waters and beaches with white, red or black sand or volcanic pebbles, spectacular rock formations and impressive lunar landscapes and feels a heaven on the earth.

You can reach the Santorini Island by air and by sea as well. Flights take off from different cities and neighbor countries and lands on the Santorini National Airport located to the north of village Kamari. You can also take a ferry from Piraeus to the newly constructed port of Athinios on Santorini. If you take a high speed ferry from Piraeus it will take almost 4 to 5 hours to reach the Santorini port. Santorini has two ports Athinios port and Skala pier port the old one. The Skala pier port is used for cruise ships but the cruise ship may also tender the passengers to the new port of Athinios. Travelling by sea is also dependent on the weather. For safety and precautionary measures cruise ship main delay or suspend their operations for arrivals and departures.

The island also have a bus service for locals and visitors but it may be over crowded in the season. You can also hire cars on rent for travelling and touring in Santorini. Bi-cycles and motor bikes are also available on rent to facilitate the visitors. Visitors should also be aware of rental scams and they should read the rental policies. You can have your sailing trips whenever your want in the official time. Visitors can also hire tour guide persons who are available on the Island. Visitors can enjoy and they can have more information about the places and things of the Santorini Island by hiring a local person for tour guide. Visitors can also have some entertainment in clubs, bars, beach bars and Santorini night life. Santorini Island also have facilities to conduct weddings, conferences, birthdays and different events. Beside all the beauty of this astonishing Island your can have wines, shopping, restaurants, internet, FM stations and almost every kind of entertainment your need to make your tour memorable and joyful. Visitors also have facilities of hair stylists, hair salons and spa salons etc. One have almost every facility which he need to entertain himself at Santorini Island to make the tour stunning and memorable.