Location

The island of Santorini or Thira is located in the southern Aegean Sea, at the Cyclades islands’ complex, south of Ios and west of Anafi. Distance from Piraeus is 128 nautical miles and 63 nautical miles from Crete. The area is 75.8 square kilometers.

Beaches

All around the island there are beautiful beaches with characteristic morphology, such as the black beach of Kamari, Red Beach near Akrotiri, typically caused by volcanic lava and rocks emerged during the explosion.

The best beaches of Santorini are located in the south-east of the island, in between the seaside resorts of Monolithos, Kamari north of Mesa Mountain and Perissa, Perivolos on the south.

Kamari is a popular beach below the hill of the ancient Thira, is fully equipped and attracts tourists of all kinds. This is the only beach in Santorini, which has blue flag and has also the largest number of services compared to all other beaches.

On the beaches of Santorini you can enjoy water sports, diving and many others, as it an island that is perfect for tourism, and offers all modern comforts.

Location

The island of Santorini or Thira is located in the southern Aegean Sea, at the Cyclades islands’ complex, south of Ios and west of Anafi. Distance from Piraeus is 128 nautical miles and 63 nautical miles from Crete. The area is 75.8 square kilometers.

Beaches

All around the island there are beautiful beaches with characteristic morphology, such as the black beach of Kamari, Red Beach near Akrotiri, typically caused by volcanic lava and rocks emerged during the explosion.

The best beaches of Santorini are located in the south-east of the island, in between the seaside resorts of Monolithos, Kamari north of Mesa Mountain and Perissa, Perivolos on the south.

Kamari is a popular beach below the hill of the ancient Thira, is fully equipped and attracts tourists of all kinds. This is the only beach in Santorini, which has blue flag and has also the largest number of services compared to all other beaches.

On the beaches of Santorini you can enjoy water sports, diving and many others, as it an island that is perfect for tourism, and offers all modern comforts.

Volcanoes

Today Santorini is one of the most famous tourist centers of the world. It is also known for its volcanoes. The last volcanic activity was in 1950 and future eruptions are certain. The volcanoes of Santorini: Nea Kameni (1707-1711 AD), Palea Kameni (46-47 AD), the submarine Columbo volcano (1650 AD), the Christiana islands. The island belongs to the Aegean volcanic arc and is characterized as an active volcano along with Methana, Milos and Nisyros.

The landscape and the images from all parts of the island, in general, are really beautiful and all contribute to the breathtaking beauty of Santorini.

This, of course, is due to the volcanic island morphology, since thousands of years ago there was the great eruption of Thira’s volcano.

The big explosion completely changed not only the image of the island but also the broader region. It is considered that at the position of the island there was the legendary Atlantis and that today Santorini is one of the mountains of Atlantis. The big wave that followed the eruption caused the annihilation of the Minoan civilization.

Villages

The island has great archaeological interest but it also offers many suggestions for interesting tours at its villages.
The villages are an ideal holiday destination, and everything is organized for the hospitality and absolute care of their visitors. Thira is the capital of the island, Oia, Kamari on the east, and Emporio and Perissa on the south, are villages that will charm you with their beauty and hospitality.

Whether you are looking for relaxation or adventure and activity holidays, the island of Santorini has something for everyone. The deep sunsets, the superb wine tasting or its taverns, will be added to the experiences of your everyday life that will compose the magnificent backdrop for your vacation.

Volcanoes

Today Santorini is one of the most famous tourist centers of the world. It is also known for its volcanoes. The last volcanic activity was in 1950 and future eruptions are certain. The volcanoes of Santorini: Nea Kameni (1707-1711 AD), Palea Kameni (46-47 AD), the submarine Columbo volcano (1650 AD), the Christiana islands. The island belongs to the Aegean volcanic arc and is characterized as an active volcano along with Methana, Milos and Nisyros.

The landscape and the images from all parts of the island, in general, are really beautiful and all contribute to the breathtaking beauty of Santorini.

This, of course, is due to the volcanic island morphology, since thousands of years ago there was the great eruption of Thira’s volcano.

The big explosion completely changed not only the image of the island but also the broader region. It is considered that at the position of the island there was the legendary Atlantis and that today Santorini is one of the mountains of Atlantis. The big wave that followed the eruption caused the annihilation of the Minoan civilization.

Villages

The island has great archaeological interest but it also offers many suggestions for interesting tours at its villages.
The villages are an ideal holiday destination, and everything is organized for the hospitality and absolute care of their visitors. Thira is the capital of the island, Oia, Kamari on the east, and Emporio and Perissa on the south, are villages that will charm you with their beauty and hospitality.

Whether you are looking for relaxation or adventure and activity holidays, the island of Santorini has something for everyone. The deep sunsets, the superb wine tasting or its taverns, will be added to the experiences of your everyday life that will compose the magnificent backdrop for your vacation.

Attractions - Sunset

The island of Santorini has many attractions to offer to visitors. Besides its natural beauty and wonderful beaches, one can have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites, museums, houses built into the rock, unique beaches, wineries and beautiful Cycladic churches and chapels.

The greatest, though, attractions of Santorini are its volcanos and the breathtaking sunsets which are among the most fascinating of the world.
A magical palette with all the colors of the rainbow as the sun sinks into the blue Aegean. Many consider Oia to enjoy the sunset but Fira, Firostefani and Imerovigli are also ideal locations to enjoy magical moments.

Attractions - Sunset

The island of Santorini has many attractions to offer to visitors. Besides its natural beauty and wonderful beaches, one can have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites, museums, houses built into the rock, unique beaches, wineries and beautiful Cycladic churches and chapels.

The greatest, though, attractions of Santorini are its volcanos and the breathtaking sunsets which are among the most fascinating of the world.
A magical palette with all the colors of the rainbow as the sun sinks into the blue Aegean. Many consider Oia to enjoy the sunset but Fira, Firostefani and Imerovigli are also ideal locations to enjoy magical moments.