Santorini

Santorini Is one of the most spectacular islands in Greece. It is a part of the Cyclades islands and sits in the Aegean Sea, halfway between Athens and Crete. The crescent-shaped island is famous for its iconic white houses, blue dome churches and windmills. It is the most photographed island in the world. The highlights of Santorini are its hikes, beaches, sunset views, hot springs and clifftop wineries.

Earlier known as Thira, Santorini comprises five main villages - Fira, Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, and Akrotiri. These villages sit on the top of the caldera clifftops and offer stunning views of the caldera and the volcano. Oia is the main town and the most visited because it has the famous blue dome churches and the best sunset views. It also has many boutique stores and charming cafes. Fira is the capital of Santorini and is famous for its churches and cafes. Akrotiri is an important archaeological site showcasing the town's prehistoric settlement.

The best things to do in Santorini are hiking the caldera, wine tours, luxury sunset cruises of the caldera, swimming in the hot springs, and visiting the charming villages of Pyrgos and Emporio. The beaches of Santorini are made up of volcanic rocks and pebbles, unlike the white sandy beaches of other islands in Greece. However, the red and black sand beaches are still picturesque and peaceful. Santorini is one of the most sought-after places for a romantic honeymoon in Greece, and rightly so.

The moon shape of Santorini is because of the severe volcanic eruption in 1650 BC that formed the island. This eruption created a caldera (a large volcanic crater). While most of the caldera is filled with water today, a small semicircle part of it is left above the ground and is one of the most stunning parts of the island. Nea and Palea Kameni are the active volcanos still found in Santorini.