Santorini
About Santorini
Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its two principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera. They overlook the sea, small islands to the west, and beaches made up of black, red, and white lava pebbles. Akrotiri, a Bronze Age settlement preserved under ash from the eruption, provides a frozen-in-time glimpse into Minoan life. The ruins of Ancient Thera lie on a dramatic bluff that drops to the sea on 3 sides. Fira, the island's commercial heart, has the Archaeological Museum of Thera and boutique shops. It also has a lively bar scene and tavernas serving local grilled seafood and dry white wine, made from the Assyrtiko grape. Oia is famous for sunsets over its old fortress.
Imerovigli
Imerovigli village sits on a clifftop overlooking Santorini’s caldera islands. The terraces of its sleek bars, fine-dining restaurants, and upscale boutique hotels, some in caves, are popular sunset viewing spots. The Ekklisia Theoskepasti hiking trail leads past the ruined, 13th-century Skaros Venetian Fortress to the summit of landmark Skaros Rock and the blue-domed Theoskepasti Church on the rock’s flank.
Akrotiri
Akrotiri was a Cycladic Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini. The Akrotiri peninsula has a series of pebble coves formed from volcanic rock, including the renowned Red Beach, with striking cliffs stained by iron ore. Akrotiri Lighthouse is noted for its sunset views, and the remains at Akrotiri Prehistoric Village date back to Minoan times. Chic hillside guesthouses and beach apartments overlook seafood tavernas, dive centers, and tour-boat operators along the shore.
Therasia
Therasia, also known as Thirasía, is an island in the volcanic island group of Santorini in the Greek Cyclades. It lies north-west of Nea Kameni, a small island formed in recent centuries by volcanic activity and thus marking the centre of the island group. Therasia is the second-largest island of the group, the largest by far being Thera.
Nea Kameni
The uninhabited island of Nea Kameni forms part of Santorini’s archipelago caldera and is made up of black lava rock. It is a popular day trip from Fira or Athinios ports on Santorini for its views of neighboring islands and the steep walking paths through Nea Kameni Volcanic Park, which pass active, smoking craters created over the last few centuries. Several sulfurous hot springs are found just off the shoreline.
Santorini Caldera
Santorini caldera is a large, mostly submerged caldera, located in the southern Aegean Sea, 120 kilometers north of Crete in Greece. Visible above water is the circular Santorini island group, consisting of Santorini, the main island, Therasia and Aspronisi at the periphery, and the Kameni islands at the center. It has been designated a Decade Volcano.
Ancient Thera
Ancient Thera is an ancient city on a ridge of the steep, 360 m high Messavouno mountain on the Greek island of Santorini. It was named after the mythical ruler of the island, Theras, and was inhabited from the 9th century BC until 726 AD. Ancient Thera is today open to the public and can be reached on a winding road that starts at Kamari or several footpaths from both sides of the mountain.
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
The Museum of Prehistoric Thera is located in Fira, on the island of Santorini in Greece. The Museum houses a very large number of ancient artifacts from various excavations on Santorini, such as at Akrotiri and at the nearby Potamos site.
Archaeological Museum of Thera
The Archaeological Museum of Thera is a museum in Fira, Santorini. Its collection houses artifacts that begin from Proto-Cycladic marble figurines of the 3rd millennium BC, and continue on to the Classical period. Its collection houses artifacts that begin from Proto-Cycladic marble figurines of the 3rd millennium BC, and continue on to the Classical period.
Megaro Gizi
Megaro Gyzi is one of the few 17th century-old family mansions. It organizes painting exhibitions, concerts, and musical recitals, theatrical performances, photographic exhibitions, lectures, traditional dances, film showings, and other events.
Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum
Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum occupies a natural cave located 6 meters below ground and is 300 meters long. It presents the history and life of wine from 1660 to 1970. The Museum offers a personal tour, where one can view semi-mobile and still-life figurines, accompanied by audio guides and sound effects.
Best Time To Visit Santorini
The best time to visit Santorini is from September to October and April to May when the weather is warm.
Contact Us
24, Ashok Vihar Colony, Picnic Spot Road, Lucknow - 226022, Uttar Pradesh, India.
+91-9453500174
