Santorini

Santorini is an island of volcanic origin in the Aegean Sea, which is the southernmost piece of land in the Cycladic archipelago. It is located 200 km from Greece. The island got its name from the name of the church of St. Irene, which eventually turned into one word Santorini. The Greeks call this area Fira (Tyra).

About 3,500 years ago, a powerful volcanic eruption occurred, the ancient city of Akrotiri turned out to be under volcanic ash, and the Minoan civilization was destroyed. As a result, a hollow with a flat bottom and steep cliffs appeared. Thus, the island is represented in the form of a crescent, with an area of 76 ^km2 and a coastline of 70 km.

Santorini has a common architectural style with white buildings, the windows and doors of which are painted blue. Local houses called "skafts" are adjacent to churches of different faiths. Their blue domes seem to merge with the surface of the sky.

Due to the extremely beautiful nature, the unique relief of the rocks, the clear sea and the red-black sand on the shores, Santorini island is considered the most beautiful island in Greece.

This is the most romantic place on earth, which is the dream of most newlyweds as an unforgettable honeymoon. Many of them make their dreams come true. The most photogenic images are obtained on this island.

Today, Santorini is represented by the most popular tourist region and is the pearl of Greece. Tourists are provided with a wide variety of types of recreation, including active, beach, and sightseeing. Santorini also has resorts with quiet, cozy holidays on the beaches during the day, as well as a stormy rest at night in incendiary clubs.

There are all conditions for modern recreation here – swimming pools, saunas, solariums, beauty salons, water parks and attractions, surfing centers. There are the best restaurants in the world with Greek and European cuisines. You can take an excursion to wineries and vineyards, taste the wonderful wine.

The biggest pride of the island is the Santorini volcano, which the indigenous people consider their patron saint. Despite the fact that there are always many tourists on the island, it retains its uniqueness and uniqueness associated with the remains of an ancient volcano located here.

The most favorable time to visit Santorini Island is the second half of spring and the first half of autumn.