It is said that once you fall in love with Santorini , you will love it forever . Santorini , or Thira , is a unique island , a creation of the volcano which impresses with its amazing beauty and originally .
As the boat enters the port , feelings are controversial . The visitors face the fierce mountains and the beds of volcano rocks , while the Cycladic charm of the settlements and drops fascinated them .
The island complex of Santorini consists of Thira , Thirasia , Aspronisi , the Old & New Kameni and is located at the south-western part of the Cyclades islands , 65 nautical miles away from Crete .
Santorini airport is located in close proximity to the main town and accepts numerous flights from Athens or other countries daily . It is a rather busy airport , especially in summer .
* The calming power of Santorini
While in Santorini , you just need to close your eyes and feel the calming power that lies beneath the dark soil and water . Santorini is a "dangerous" island : there is this intangible and invisible threat that smoulders always due to the living volcano . Those who truly feel it , always come back .
The locals say that the destructive fate of Santorini attracts people like a magnet . This is the fate that never abandoned the island but it is the one that gives hope to the inhabitants as well . Santorini was destroyed in the ancient years , yet the belief that life is stronger is dominant there , more than anywhere else in Greece .
* Architecture in Santorini
Santorini follows the same architectural design as most of the Cycladic islands , but it lays unique , standing out from all the others . Santorini had to find its own strength , rediscover and reinvent life as it was , something that follows its residents and forms their unique culture . This type of architecture , with the bright white of the buildings and the sweet azure of the windows changed the appearance of the island , adding a cute note to the wildness of the landscape .
The setting with the red and black red of rocks blends harmoniously with the sweetness and cuteness of the Cycladic architecture , enchanting the visitors from the first moment that they set foot on Santorini .
* Romantic Santorini
Santorini is the island of the darkest night and the clearest skies . The declining sun is known for its games , as the rays obscure or illuminate the dark slopes , the soil and the dazzing white houses , creating a unique and fascinating optical phenomenon . Romantism overflows here , as numerous couples holding hands find their corner so as to watch the - what is called - most beautiful sunset in Europe , kissing under the purplish light of the melting sun .
Santorini sunset is famous worldwide , it's the time of the day that all , visitors and locals , gather to the caldera to admire the fire-red sky and the last sun rays that create colourful designs on the slopes of the mountains .
* Unique moments of pleasure in Santorini
Santorini has acquired international reputation and is visited by thousands of visitors every year , who flock there from every corner of the world . The visitors enjoy their holidays in an unmatchable ambience that offers them what they seek for , peregrination to the past of this island , moments of pleasure in the deserted of touristic beaches , numerous options for recreational activities and intense nightlife .
Santorini boasts some of the most beautiful hotels and accommodation outlets in Greece : the suspended hotels , hanging from the slopes , offer a unique view to Nea Kameni , the volcano and the caldera , while the arc made guestrooms , remind to the guests the original architecture of the island .
Most of the resorts and restaurants on the island boast a lovely view to the volcano of Santorini , the main attraction of the island . The spectaclet unique - the black volcano seems to float of the blue waters of the Aegean sea , reminding everyone that destruction and beauty co-exist in Santorini , weaving its beauty and uniqueness .
* Santorini is a lot more than Fira and Oia
For the most active ones , Santorini is not only about Oia and Fira . The marvellous area of Akrotiri , the most important archaeological site of the island hosts the museum of Santorini with the frescos and mosaics of the notorious Civilization of Santorini .
If you decide to park your donkey , Santorini car hire gives you the chance to explore the wonderfull beaches , the monasteries , the traditional settlements and the wineries of the island . All these are small pieces of the puzzle that compose the unique island of Santorini and make it the jewel of the Aegean sea .
Santorini is a place that offers bounteously memorable moments . It is a place for lovers and couples , artists and poets .
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