Santorini holiday guide

Greek isand of legend

With a dramatic archaeological and geographical location, Santorini (also known as Thira) is in the shape of a 'C', with crystalline waters surrounding its sun-kissed black sandy shores. Legends of Atlantis surround the island of Santorini, and claim that the island is the remains of the core of an ancient volcano that erupted 3,600 years ago and destroyed the lost Atlantis and city of Akrotiri in its wake. The island's two towns, Fira and Ia, are perched on the cliff tops of the highest part of the island. Ferries arrive and depart in the harbour below, and visitors walk or ride donkeys up the steep winding path to the towns.

The towns are equipped with good restaurants, bars and plenty of nightlife to keep tourists happy while they relax between visiting the archaeological remains of ancient Thira. Other attractions include the excavations at Akrotiri, an archaeological museum and an 18th century monastery.

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