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SANTORINI

Santorini is the last of the Cyclades island to the South. The closests islands are Ios, Folegandros, Sikinos to the North, Anafi and Amorgos to the East and Crete to the South.

We refer to Santorini as one, but actually is a complex of five islands. Santorini (Thira) is the main island and around it Thirasia and Aspronisi (parts of the ancient Stroggili) and the two volcanic islands Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni.

It was one island named Stroggili (circle in Greek) until about 1645 BC, when the volcano in the middle of the island erupted and Caldera was created. The two volcanic islands appeared much later from various eruptions starting 157 BC and the last one to be in the 20th century (1950).

Santorini is connected to Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Crete, Rhodes, Kos and all the major Cyclades islands (Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Sifnos, Milos, Tinos, Syros) by boat and Athens and many countries direct by plane.
   
PERISSA

Perissa is one of Santorini best beaches. Next to Emporio village a long dark sand endless beach.

A feature that makes Perissa unique (besides the crystal water and the smooth sand) is the fact that is the best protected beach from the summer Aegean winds (called "Meltemia" in Greek).

Perissa lies right next to Profitis Ilias mountain, totally protected from the North.

MUSEUMS IN SANTORINI

The Museum of Prehistoric Thera (Fira) www.culture.gr
The wall paintings of Thera exhibition (Firostefani)
The Archaeological Museum (Fira) www.culture.gr
Folklore Museum (Kontoxori)
The Megaron Gyzi.
The Naval Museum (Oea)

WINERIES

Santo Wines in Megalochori-Pirgos
Antoniou in Megalochori
Boutari in Megalochori
Canava Roussos in Mesa Gonia-Kamari


LANDSCAPES

Except what they were reported they are proposed:
Visit in the volcano
Sunset from the Oia
Visit in the Lighthouse of Akrotiri
Visit in Temples and Monasteries (Abbey of prophet ilia - Bishopric of Gonia -ag. Nikolaos Skaroy)
Visit in the villages Megalohorj and pirgos.
For walk, from the Tower exists path 3 KM that leads to the higher point of island that is the prophet Ilj'as (565m).
For those that love the adventure and the nature from the village Megalohori exist two steep paths that crossing leads no one to two small but very beautiful solitary beaches of Christ and Plate, to the Plate exists and naturally hotly therapeutic waters. It is stressed that the street is intensely downhill and the region of plate is not suitable for swim.

WHAT TO EAT
Local Products
Small tomatoes (Cherry tomatoes growing up waterless)
Fava (Yellow split peas)
White eggplant
Grapes (Wine Varieties)
One glove garlic
Capers
Figs
Water melon (Small)
Pistachio
Cucumber
Goat cheese (Chloro)


BEACHES

Santorini's famous beaches are spread out mainly along the eastern side of the island. Each beach has special characteristics, which make it unique and outstanding. The black shining pebbles, the unique land formations, the black, white and red sand, make up an unforgettable scenery. Most beaches are well organized offering the choice of lounging chairs, umbrellas, and various water sports.

Perissa- Perivolos
Bluxada
Red Beach
Kamari
Monolithos


HOW TO REACH

Santorini can be reached from most international airports via Athens. The flying time from Athens to Santorini is approximately 40 minutes. Nearly all international scheduled flights arriving in Athens allow adequate time for making the connecting flight to Santorini. Numerous charter flights from different European Cities fly directly to the island during the summer period. During the same period Santorini is also connected with flights to and from Myconos, Rhodes, Crete and Thessaloniki.

Another way to reach the island is by a regular ferry boat service from the port of Piraeus, Thessaloniki or Crete and almost all the cycladic islands. The boat trip takes approximately 7-9 hours depending on the ferry type and the ports of call. A daily high speed boat is available only during the summer period leaving from the port of Piraeus and from numerous other cycladic islands and Crete.

Related Web Sites
www.olympic-airways.gr
www.aegeanair.gr
www.dolphins.gr
www.bluestarferries.com