Santorini is a beautiful island, located at the south end of the Cyclades island complex. In the 15th c BC a volcano erupted and the center of the island collapsed into the sea forming the caldera. The black beaches, the precipice surrounding the caldera, the twisted, colourful rocks and the steep cliffs all give the island a distinctive quality. Its best know products are its wines ?some of the best wines worldwide and its small tomatoes grown virtually without water.

The climate is mild and dry. During the summer temperature is between 25- 35 degrees. The island capital of Santorini, Fira clings to the edge of a cliff, which is, in fact, the rim of the carter. The town’s archaeological museum is crammed with finds from excavations at Akrotiri. Santorini has magnificent beaches, created by the volcano, where the sand is black, red, or white and the sea is deep blue and crystal clear. The impact of tourism has made itself felt in Santorini, judging from the abundance of hotels, shops and taverns.

If you are after the caldera view have a look at Fira, Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, Akrotiri.

For the best beaches check Perissa, Kamari, Perivolos, Vlihada and Red beach.

Santorini is connected to Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Crete, Rhodes, Kos and all the major Cyclades islands (Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Sifnos, Milos, Tinos, Syros) by boat and Athens and many countries direct by plane.