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Santorini island

Located in the south part of the Aegean Sea, Santorini is known as one of the most romantic holiday destinations, thanks to it scenic landscape. Famous worldwide for its breathtaking sunsets and dramatic caldera views, it is a life goal destination.

Raw natural beauty, whitewashed houses, sea caves and a captivating landscape are just some of the reasons why Santorini Greece is the paradise on earth.

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Years and years of volcanic activity have split the originally round shaped Santorini into five different islands: Santorini, Thirassia, Aspronisi, Palaia Kammeni and Nea Kammeni. At Palaia Kammeni island, there are healing hot springs, the yellow waters of which contain a big amount of sulfur, known for its therapeutic effects. At the lunar island of Nea Kammeni, there are also hot springs, as well as the volcano's crater.

What's more, like the rest of Cycladic islands, Santorini boasts amazing architecture. Traditional villages, blue domed churches and cliffs dotted with whitewashed houses create the perfect scenery for island exploration. We recommend you visit the historic settlement of Akrotiri, on the southeastern side of the island. Akrotiri is basically a prehistoric Minoan town, destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption around 1600 BC. Nevertheless, it is well-preserved until today, having a sophisticated architecture, picturesque streets and mesmerizing frescoes that reveal a prehistoric way of life.

Last, but not least, a great way to emerge into Santorini's long history is visiting its museums. The Museum of Musical Instruments, the Folklore Museum, the Nautical Museum and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera will give you a whole new image of this scenic island.

Red beach Santorini

Red beach is probably the most famous and iconic beach of the island, where both the cliffs surrounding the beach, the sand and the pebbles are all red. Located next to Akrotiri village,with its dark blue waters and volcanic landscape, this beach is a site on its own.

Perissa beach (Black beach) Santorini

Located on the southeastern side of Santorini, Perissa beach is one of the most famous Santorini beaches. Thanks to its black sand and the huge rock emerging from the sea, called "Mesa Vouno", it boasts a unique landscape.

Vlychada beach Santorini

A breathtaking lunar landscape meets volcanic white rocks and grey sand, to create one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. Vlychada is an organized beach, ideal for those who want a not so crowded beach to relax and swim.

Monolithos beach Santorini

Monolithos is an organized beach with shallow crystal clear waters and black sand, close to Santorini airport. Monolithos beach is a family friendly and ideal for children beach with many facilities, such as a football pitch, volleyball court, taverns, bars and restaurants.

Karterados Santorini

Karterados is a beautiful, peaceful village in the heart of Santorini, surrounded by vineyards and lush nature. Having 136 meters altitude, Karderados offers a breathtaking view to the deep blue sea of Santorini's eastern shore.

The village of Karterados is just a 1,6 km (15 minutes walk) from Fira, 9 km away from Oia Santorini, 8 km away from the port (Athinios) and 3 km away from the Airport of Santorini. This traditional settlement boasts an amazing landscape and unique architecture. What's more, Karterados used to be an important captain village during 19th century, so it is full of stonemade ship owners' mansions and beautiful cave houses.

All the way down from Karterados, there is Exo Gialos beach (or Karterados beach), an impressive volcanic beach with black sand and pebbles. Its crystal clear waters and peaceful atmosphere make it the perfect choice for a relaxing day at the beach, without going too far. The most impressive feature of Exo Gialos beach is its imposing landscape: Stunning rock formations, shaped by the wind and the rain, surround the beach, highlighting the wild natural beauty of this place.

Fira Santorini

Fira is the vibrant capital of Santorini, located on the western side of the island, just 1.6 km away from Emerald Suites. Given that it's situated 220 m above sea level and opposite to Santorini volcano, it's not surprising that Fira offers the most breathtaking caldera views. This is the perfect spot to experience the magical sunset of Santorini. Watching the sky and the sea changing millions of colors, as the sun goes down is the experience that makes Santorini sunset so famous!

Apart from marveling the sunset views, some of the best things to do in Fira Santorini is walking, exploring the village, dining with a breathtaking view, shopping and experiencing Santorini's nightlife. Narrow paved streets, chic restaurants and iconic bars all belong to the cosmopolitan world of Fira. Since Fira is the biggest shopping center of the island, it is the perfect destination for shopping in Santorini. Elegant fashion boutiques and all kinds of shops are designed to redefine your perspective on Greek island shopping.

On a short walking distance from Fira, there are Firostefani village and Imerovigli village, which is the highest point of the caldera. As for sightseeing, there are many interesting places to visit in Fira, such as Megaron Gyzi Cultural Center, which holds many concerts and theatrical performances, two beautiful cathedrals, the Archaeological Museum of Thera and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera.

Fira Sunset

In Santorini, you can watch one of the best sunsets in the world and this is the main reason why the island is so popular worldwide. Watching the sun dipping into to the Aegean sea, while the sky changes millions of colors is a once in a lifetime experience.

Fira, the island's capital, is one of the best places to watch the mesmerizing Santorini sunset. The promenade along the caldera is the best spot to watch the sunset in Fira. If you want to upgrade your sunset experience, you can go to a cocktail bar or restaurant and enjoy this magic hour while dining or sipping on a cocktail.

Boat Tours

Sailing around the island is the best way to explore the amazing landscape of Santorini. The Santorini caldera views from the sea will take your breath away. What's more, sailing around the island is a great chance to swim in the famous healing hot springs of the island and explore the volcano of Santorini.

Hiking from Fira to Oia

Trekking from Fira to Oia is a unique experience. This route is perfect to explore the island, since it passes through the traditional villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli. Marvel the stunning views along the way and don't miss taking photos of the stunning scenery around you.

Wine Tours

5,000 years of winemaking tradition make Santorini an ideal place for wine tours. Thanks to its volcanic soil, Santorini has many vineyards producing their own local wine varieties. A tour around Santorini's best vineyards and a wine tasting session are must experiences to have in Santorini.

Scuba Diving

Cycladic seascape is one of the best ones to explore. Dive into the deep blue waters of Santorini and explore the amazing underwater world of the island. There are many diving centers on the island, offering the essential equipment for unforgettable dives into the mysterious Aegean sea.