Santorini

The island of Santorini Greece or Thira is located in the Cyclades islands, in the middle of the Greek Islands of the Aegean Sea. Santorini is, along with Mykonos and Crete, the most famous holiday destinations in Greece. It is a small group of volcanic islands and its name refers to to Saint Irene. Called also Strongili and Kalisti, the island was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the world and what remains today is a submerged volcano and a caldera.
The island of Santorini is related to the myth of Atlantis, the amazing views from the villages of Fira, Oia perched on cliffs, santorinian sunset, the black and red beaches, the wine...
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:: HOTEL ON SANTORINI, Princess Hotel

Santorini Princess Luxurious Hotel and Apartments is located in Imerovigli, one of the most beautiful and spectacular villages, on the famous Caldera, 300 metres above the blue Aegean and facing the submerged volcano. It has been built according to the traditional Cycladic architecture and proposes all the modern facilities and a high quality services....

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:: Latest reviews (221 total reviews)

- Donkeys instead of cars (19-12-2011)
- What a great place (15-11-2011)
- Honeymoon trip (04-11-2011)
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:: Latest news & Events

- Ancient relief discovered in Perissa (11/01)
- World's best island by BBC (02/12)
- World Best Island for Travel and Leisure (20/07)
- In Thomas Cook list with top destinations (04/07)
- Megaron Gyzi Festival 2011 (20/06)

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:: An active volcano in Greece

Around 1500 BC, the volcano of Santorini Island in Greece exploded and the eruption was so strong that the centre of the island sank and took the shape with the caldera that can be seen today. The eruption might be responsible for the destruction of the Minoan civilisation of Crete Island.
The last eruption took place in 1956 and it is still active today...

:: The black beaches

Perissa The island of Santorini, is considered as one of the most beautiful islands and has many beaches.
The most famous are Perissa, Kamari and the Red Beach.
Perissa and Kamari have a large and endless black sandy beach while the famous Red beach of Greece is composed of black and red volcanic rocks.

:: The Villages

The island of Santorini is mostly known for its incredible villages. The traditional villages are like most of the villages of the Cyclades with the difference that they are perched on the top of impressive cliffs. They offer incredible views over the volcano, the sunset and Thirassia. Some of the most beautiful luxury hotels are located there. The most famous villages of the islands are Oia, Fira, Messaria and Imerovigli. Click below for more villages as Megalochori, Pyrgos, etc.

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