Santorini

Santorini, Greece is a getaway in a beautiful island that has become an icon for Greek books. The island is known for its white buildings with domes covered with bright blue accents smooth curves. Santorini has charming villages, beautiful beaches, hiking adventures and some of the best food on the planet.
Begin your tour of Santorini in the charming village of Oia, on the northern border of the lagoon. A number of "Captain," houses or houses dug into the rock, which are tightly integrated in the volcanic soil, decorate the postcard of the city. Streets paved with marble houses, cafe bars, shops and art galleries. Oia Sunset on the screen is a necessary rite of passage. Tourists and locals gather in the castle of Saint-Nicolas, the lighthouse or the hill of Panagia Kyra to see the sunset at sea in bright shades of orange, pink, purple and finally deep.

Fira is the largest city and capital of Santorini. The port city of restaurants, museums, resorts, beaches and panoramic views of the island. Fira is located at the top of the cliff, and visitors can drop the "Vieux Port" gondola. Orthodox Cathedral is located here and is worth a visit and is often the place to see the sunset in Fira. Near the cathedral, Gold Street, named for its numerous jewelry stores. If you are interested in archeology, be sure to stop at the Archaeological Museum, which focuses on the long history of the island. Here you will find objects from the 7th century BC.

Santorini is what remains of a once great volcano. The ancient volcano collapsed in a boiler, or crater, which created the lake. The island of Santorini around the pond is full of rocky cliffs that spill in the Aegean Sea. Due to the unique properties of the volcanic island, hiking is very expensive. A popular walk is the town of Fira Oia. This route will average 3 hours to go, but it is full of spectacular views and travel. Throughout the journey, they spend most of their time on the edge of the caldera, with views of the lagoon. If you can plan your trip correctly, will end the prophet Elijah. The view is simply breathtaking. The rest of the increase is there and learn to Oia before nightfall.

There are about 20 different beaches of Santorini, each with unique properties and offerings. Kamari beach is lined with cafes and shops, and a way to the coast, which is closed to vehicles during the summer. Kamari beach offers umbrellas, chairs, dark sand and is very popular with tourists. Kokkini or red beach is an attraction in itself. The red sand stained over time by volcanic activity, is in stark contrast with the bright blue waters. There are a number of parts that go to the beach, swimming, boating and sunbathing here. One big difference is Aspri Red Beach or Playa Blanca, offset by huge white cliffs. Near Oia, Baxedes-Paradisos find a black sand beach perfect for families surface.

Santorini power like no other in Greece. The rich volcanic soil produces exceptional white eggplant, capers, beans, baby tomatoes, and grapes. Some of the vineyards of the island are open to the public. Rich volcanic soils grapes, creating rich, vibrant colors as Assyrtiko grape, which makes dark amber dessert wine known as Vinsanto. Do not forget to stop at the wine museum, while the island of Santorini. The Wine Museum is a natural cave and vineyard produces wines of the volcano. Restaurant recommended by P4L Saltsa

Santorini is a popular summer destination because of its location in the South Island. A dry dessert, which is a great year round exhaust. The crowds are lighter during the winter months, but some areas may be closed. However, this enchanting island has many places to relax and unwind at any time of the year you visit.
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