Santorini
Santorini – an island of volcanic origin of the Aegean Sea, which is the southernmost part of the land of the Kibladsk archipelago. It is located 200 km from Greece. The island received its name on behalf of the Church of St. Irina, which over time turned into one word of Santorini. The Greeks call this area Fira ( Tire ).
About 3,500 years ago, a powerful volcanic eruption arose, the ancient city of Akrotiri was under volcanic ash, and the Minoan civilization was destroyed. As a result, there was a hollow with a flat bottom and steep rocks. Thus, the island is presented in the form of a crescent, with an area of 76 km2 with a coastline of 70 km.
On the territory of Santorini there is a common architectural style with white buildings, the windows and doors of which are painted blue. Local houses called « scaffolds » coexist with churches of different faiths. Their blue domes seem to merge with the heavenly surface.
Due to the extremely beautiful nature, the unique relief of rocks, the clean sea and red-black sand on the shores, Santorini Island is considered the most beautiful island of Greece.
This is the most romantic place on earth, which is the dream of most newlyweds as an unforgettable honeymoon. Many of them make the dream a reality. This island receives the most photogenic images.
Today, Santorini is represented by the most popular tourist land and is the pearl of Greece. Tourists are provided with a wide variety of types of recreation, including active, beach, sightseeing. Santorini also has resorts with a quiet, cozy vacation on the beaches during the day, as well as a stormy night's vacation in incendiary clubs.
Here are all the conditions for modern recreation – these are pools, saunas, solarium, beauty salons, water parks and attractions, centers for surfing. There are the best restaurants in the world with Greek and European cuisine. You can take a tour of the wineries and vineyards, taste the taste of wonderful wine.
The island's greatest pride is the Santorini volcano, which the indigenous people consider their patron. Despite the fact that there are constantly 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 fall.
