Santorini is one of the southernmost islands of the Cyclades group, along with the small island of Anafi. Santorini is particularly famous for its volcano, the largest eruption of which occurred about 3,550 years ago, destroying the island and causing a tsunami that destroyed the Minoan civilization in Crete. Before this eruption, the island was […]
Beaches Around Santorini The island of Santorini is famous for its beaches with colorful sands that come from volcanic rocks on the eastern and southern sides of the island, as well as the sandy and smooth pebbly beaches on the western and northern sides of the island. The Black Sand Beaches along the coast of […]
Water Taxi from Santorini Cruise Port Water taxis are the best alternative way to skip the cable car. We can arrange a water taxi from the tender port to Athinios ferry port where there is direct bus access. How it Works When cruise passengers disembark from tender boats, our representative is waiting for you holding […]
Pretty Villages in Santorini Oia: The most famous spot on the island, here you can explore the local market and take unique photos. Firostefani: A picturesque village on the cliffs of the Caldera with the famous Blue Dome Church. Imerovigli: The village situated on a higher cliff with incredible views, the best spot to take […]
Santorini History Santorini was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions that affected the whole Aegean Sea and all the way to Crete. Originally, the island was named Kallisti (the beautiful one) and Strongyli ( the round one). Many people inhabited the island, starting from the Pre-Hellenes, then the Phoenicians and Dorians, who named the […]