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 Santorini updates:

:: Latest reviews (182 total reviews)

- Go for the romance (03-02-2010)
- Vlychada and nearby restaurant (28-01-2010)
- Fall in love again (12-01-2010)
- Gorgeous and serene (07-01-2010)

:: Latest pictures uploaded by members (4200 total photos)

:: Latest news & Events

- German Wings flies to Santorini (27/11)
- Tips for a perfect wedding (16/11)
- Beyonce photoshoot against the volcano (09/11)
- World award for a Santorini hotel (30/10)
- Raki Festival 2009 (07/09)

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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. 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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