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Welcome to Santorini
Did the catastrophic volcanic eruption that ravaged Santorini circa 1600 BC destroy Crete's ancient Minoan civilization-and give birth to the myth of Atlantis? In 1967, archaeologists on Santorini unearthed the remains of a Bronze Age city that may have been home to as many as 30,000 people. Whether the Lost Continent of Atlantis is rooted in myth or reality, an undisputed fact remains. The eruption created a caldera and one of the most dramatic land and seascapes in the entire Mediterranean. On Santorini, white washed buildings cling to vertiginous cliffs that plunge to a turquoise sea. Part of the Cyclades Archipelago, the three island group of Santorini, Thirasia and uninhabited Aspronisi present the traveler with a unforgettable vistas.
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Santorini's most iconic image - blue domed church with white cross and a sleek bell tower.
I have done quite some researches, yet the name of this particular one (maybe the most photographed church on Santorini) is still unknown. From my limited sources, this church is probably called Agios Minas. It is very close to Santorini Plaza Hotel. If you want to make your own post card, this church with blue Aegean Sea and Nea kameni volcano island as the backdrop is your best option.
Santorini - population 13,000. Rumoured to be the tips of mountains on the lost continent of Atlantis.
Whatever it is, it’s extraordinarily beautiful. Crystal clear blue skies, black sand, towering cliffs and traditional blue and white Greek buildings balancing in and on the cliffsides.
The only place in Europe to be classified as having a desert climate - as you can see - the day we went it wasn’t particularly chilly.
Lots to see, visit and do. Not too crowded when we went, as there was only one small cruise ship visiting. It gets far more crowded when there are 2 or 3 large liners pulled up.
Incredible, panoramic views from ultra-cool tavernas and bars perched on the cliff face. Prices a bit more than elsewhere on the islands, but still surprisingly reasonable. Stopped at 2 bars for drinks and a taverna for lunch. All had stunning views and reasonable prices. I must admit though, I don’t mind paying a premium for views like these.
Santorini is one of the few Cyclades Islands with a major airport. It can accommodate Boeing 757, Boeing 737, and the Airbus 320 series. The airport is served by the new Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines and Athens Airways, with chartered flights from other airlines during the summer, and transportation to and from the air terminal is through buses, taxis, hotel car-pickups and rental cars.