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Santorini
What makes Santorini so special, is the land itself. Once a big island, it’s actually now an archipelago of five islands, thanks to several volcanic eruptions that broke it up over the past couple thousand years. The biggest of the five islands is Thira, though most people just call this one Santorini. The other four islands are Thirasia, Aspronisi, Nea and Palea Kameni. Instagrammers love Santorini’s photogenic blue domes and dramatic landscapes. Elegant villages like Oia, well known for its crimson sunsets, black beaches, dazzling panoramas, ancient cities and multicolored cliffs soar out of a sea-drowned volcanic crater make Santorini the supermodel of the Greek islands, a unique place instantly recognizable around the world. With all of the views you could possibly imagine, it’s not surprising why Santorini is on so many travelers’ bucket lists.
But Santorini has all this and more. It has an exciting nightlife, some of the world's best wine, exquisite local gastronomy, a perfect climate and a submerged volcanic crater with a breathtaking caldera. Do not miss to eat fresh seafood at Ammoudi Bay, enjoy a winery tour, before finishing your day on a cruise to enjoy unforgettable sunsets or at the Kamari open air cinema to watch a movie under the stars. However, the prime activity on Santorini is to walk the caldera edge and admire the magnificent views or hike the incredibly scenic hiking trail from Fira to Oia. Santorini is the ideal place to visit, whether you are coming for your honeymoon, with your family, alone or with friends.
Santorini, officially Thira, is a Greek island in the Cyclades. It forms the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, together with Thirasia Island, and the uninhabited islands of Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, Aspronisi and Christiana.
The island was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. Even today, it is the most active volcanic center in the South Aegean Volcnic Arc and one of the five active volcanoes in Greece.
Santorini was named by the Latin Empire in the thirteenth century, and is a reference to Saint Irene, from the name of the old cathedral in the village of Perissa – the name Santorini is a contraction of the name Santa Irini.
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Wondering what to do and what to see? The team of ALLOVERGREECE put together a list of must-see destinations and top-rated tourist attractions to help you make the most of your travel itinerary, so be sure to refer often to our list of the top tourist attractions.
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HOW TO GET AROUND SANTORINI | Car Rental, Bus. Taxi, Scooter / ATV, Private Transfer
Bus: A car is not really necessary in Santorini. It is easy to get around the island using the public bus service, which is cheap, comfortable and reliable. All buses go through Fira and take you to key points on the island and back. It is the cheapest way to get around, but they fully operational only in the peak season. The central bus station of Santorini is at Fira. Rental: If you prefer renting a car, motorcycle or ATV, there are plenty of car rentals available. Discovering Santorini on a motorcycle or ATV is an extremely fun thing to do and it will definitely give you more flexibility. But you have to be aware that it is not the safest thing to drive, especially during the summer months when the island is super crowded. One great plus about the ATV is that it usually has a large trunk to pack your bags. Of course, renting a car is much safer and the comfort of air conditioning can be very welcome in summer. Driving in Santorini is a little stressful, but not too hard, and most of the roads are in good condition. One of the main difficulties is to find parking; the other challenge is driving in the towns, where there is more traffic and the roads are narrow with lots of cars parked on both sides. To rent a car an EU or international driver’s license is necessary.
Taxi: If you do not want to take the bus and are looking for a more luxurious ride, there is a limited number of taxis that serve the whole of Santorini. These gray vehicles look sleek and modern, but they are expensive. Moreover, finding a taxi at night during the high season may be frustrating. Private Transfers: Many travelers prefer to book private transfers to avoid long queues, delays and other troubles. Although more expensive than conventional transport, these luxurious minivans ensure maximum comfort and convenience.
On coasts and islands of central and southern Greece, where the climate is Mediterranean, winter is mild and quite rainy, while summers are sunny and hot.
On the islands, during winter the wind often blows; precipitation often occurs at night and in the early morning. On the islands, snowfalls are rare, and generally occur only in the northern ones, during the most intense cold spells.
Spring is pleasant and sunny in most of Greece. The days with some rainfall become less and less frequent. In summer, in the Aegean Sea the Meltemi, a northerly wind typical of the warmest months (July and August), often blows, and even if the sky is clear.
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