Santorini Travel - Greece

Santorini is a small archipelago of the volcanic islands situated in the southern Aegean Sea. The archipelago is circular in shape, which is located nearly 200 kilometres southeast from the mainland of Greece. It is also called Thera, which is located among the Cyclades Islands that are in the centre of the Aegean Sea. Along with Mykonos, Santorini Island is the most renowned holiday destination in Greece. The archipelago was also known as Kalisti and Strongiliand and it was the place of one of the most active and the largest volcanic eruptions; however, what remains present day is a subaqueous volcano and a caldera.

Santorini Island consists of one of the most awesome landscapes in the world. The conventional villages of this island, which are constructed on tall cliffs, provide an exciting view over the subaqueous volcano. This breathtaking view will definitely make you excited. By seeing such beautiful sites, you must not miss Oia, which is the site endowed with the most renowned and surprising sunsets.

Various excavations on Santorini Archipelago reveal human cliff dwelling dating back to 3,000 BC and they show that the cultures such as the Minoans (Cretans) lived on this island. There are two young islands situated in the centre of Santorini Island, which are called Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni. Nea Kameni is a 425-year-old island; however, Palea Kameni is a 2,000-year-old island.

Hiking is one of the most popular amusements in Greek tourism. Santorini Greece Hiking is the most time-consuming excursion tour, which may consume about 3 hours. This hiking starts in Fira, the capital of the island, and ends in Oia, the wonderful village. Sea excursions are some other popular option for tours on this island. Visiting Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni by boat is a marvellous way to cruise the caldera and seeing the beauty of the high cliffs that surround these islands will make the trip a memorable one.

The Santorini Island is esteemed as one of the loveliest islands and it has many beautiful beaches. The most popular beaches of this island are Kamari, Monolithos, Perissa, and the Red Beach. Kamari, Monilithos, and Perissa have endless and extensive black sand with deep-blue water though the renowned Greek Red Beach is comprised red and black volcanic rocks. These beaches are located on the eastern part of the island and they are some of the main attractions of Santorini Island since they are in the prime area of the island. The Red Beach is situated in a peaceful area, which attracts many tourists all over the world. This beach is the most popular beach of this island. You can find many popular bars, beach-bars, cafés, hotels, and taverns in this island.

Santorini Archipelago is also popular for its scintillating nightlife. You can find almost all kinds of popular nightlife activities in the prime touristic localities such as Fira, Kamari, Oia, and Perisa. Oia is the most reliable place for newly married couples. You can find many decent bars, cafés, and clubs during night. Some of the popular accommodation-providing hotels and apartments are Aeolos Villas, Reverie Apartments, Smaro Studios, Tamarix Del Mar Five-Star Luxury Hotel & Suites, Villa Odyssey, and Villa Rena.