"Santorini or Thira" Santorini Island by ania70pl

Santorini Island Travel Guide: 1,873 reviews and 5,091 photos

View on Santorini

Santorini has 14 villages. Each one has its own character, while all together create the unique Santorini atmosphere.
The present-day crescent shape of the island is a consequence of the activity of the volcano in prehistoric times. The last huge eruption of the volcano dates back 3,600 years, in the late bronze age. Thirty million cubic meters of magma in the form of pumice and ash were blown to a height of up to 36 kilometers above the island. Pumice deposits, dozens of meters thick, buried one of the most prosperous pre-historic settlements of that period, feeding the myth of lost Atlantis.

Nea Kameni Island

The mild activity of the volcano after the major eruption 3600 years ago continues into the present (the most recent eruption occurred in 1950) building up two small islands within the caldera, Palea and Nea Kameni.
These islands represent the volcano's most recent activity.

Map of Santorini

Last visit to Santorini Island: Jun 2002
Intro Updated Apr 23, 2003
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Reviews (14)

Hotel Makarios in Kamari - Santorini Island

Hotel Makarios in Kamari Hotels (1)

Family hotel with nice hosts but very close to the airport so sometimes it's very loud around it. more travel advice

Nea Kameni Island Favorites (4)

An active volcano with steam reaching 80 to 85 degrees Celsius can be seen at the highest point of the island, known as... more travel advice

Imerovigli Favorites (4)

Imerovigli means day guard. The castle of Scaros is worth a visit. When Venetian leader Marko Sanouthos conquered the... more travel advice

Thira Things to Do (6)

Thira is a capital city of Santorini Island and it's the largest city on the island. It is a comparatively modern town,... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
How to get to the high placed villages
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Comments (30)

gale.blog.pl Jun 22, 2004 at 12:59 PM Report Abuse

Ania, what can I say - you know that I love Greece and you know that I admire your travel pages. It's a great pleasure to visit Greece on your travel page :)
matcrazy1 Apr 21, 2004 at 11:53 AM Report Abuse

Great place but I didn't know about the planes there - great tips, pics and info.
Geoff_Wright Feb 8, 2004 at 2:00 PM Report Abuse

Nice page Ania. Well written, and great photos. Happy for the Mules!! Thanks :O))
deeper_blue Feb 5, 2004 at 1:28 PM Report Abuse

Great tips, heard very good reviews on this island, your tips confirm it. Cheers Ania.
zumodemango Jan 15, 2004 at 4:34 AM Report Abuse

wonderful island! fantastic page!!!
MalenaN Dec 29, 2003 at 1:25 AM Report Abuse

What a lovely place! Blue sky and blue sea and a beautiful sunset sounds perfect (just take away the noice from the airplanes)!
Janni67 Nov 8, 2003 at 11:53 AM Report Abuse

Nice page of a location I totally fell in love with!
BerniShand Nov 7, 2003 at 1:54 PM Report Abuse

I can almost feel the sun.... lovely tips, we hope to visit here next year, thank you
sandysmith Oct 17, 2003 at 1:44 PM Report Abuse

love the fact that mules get some of the cable-car money!
salinhopt Oct 8, 2003 at 2:28 PM Report Abuse

Stone beaches like in Madeira. Really beautifull island. I can see you had a great time here. All the best :)