Santorini

Santorini Greece is a timeless beauty that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Therefore, it is no surprise that the island is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Its wild volcanic landscape, rugged cliffs, wild nature, and beautiful shores, along with its rich history and traditions, make the island the jewel of Greece.
Santorini got its current half-moon shape around 1,650 BC after a huge volcanic eruption. In ancient times, its shape was round and, in fact, a myth claims that the island appeared out of the sea in a miraculous way. However, the intense volcanic eruption destroyed about half of the island, buried the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri on the south of the island in ashes, and created waves so high that reached the northern shores of Crete and ruined Minoan towns, including the famous Knossos Palace.
Today, half of the caldera is submerged, which makes it the only sunken caldera in the world. The volcano remains active and, throughout the centuries, many eruptions have occasionally happened. The latest was as recently as 1956 when small volcanic islets emerged from the bottom of the caldera. In one of these eruptions, the islet of Nea Kameni emerged just opposite the caldera villages. The volcano can be reached by boat or jet ski excursions and is a must-see in Santorini.
Another captivating sight that Santorini shows is the architecture of the villages, built right on the edge of the caldera. Those scenic villages stand out for their sugar-cube houses, paved streets, lovely churches, and, most of all, the stunning view of the Aegean Sea. In fact, the amazing architecture of the island makes it a suitable location for parkour, a new impressive sport. From Oia, you will enjoy the most romantic sunset ever, with the orange sun sinking into the sea. Due to this unique atmosphere, the island has become a popular wedding and, at the same time, honeymoon destination.
The beauty of Santorini has inspired many writers and artists, as well as cinema makers, who often choose the island for filming their movies. Jules Verne had visited the place during one of his travels and, in fact, he mentions Santorini in his book Twenty thousand leagues under the sea. The island also constitutes the inspiration behind his novel The Mysterious Island, in which Captain Nemo and his crew saw a volcanic eruption. Greek poet George Seferis wrote a poem about Santorini in the 1960s, while the internationally-famous composer Yanni created a wonderful composition inspired by the island.
Many people also link the island of Santorini with the mythical Atlantis, although this theory is believed to be a myth today. Apart from walking the caldera villages, the beautiful beaches on the southern side of the island, including Red Beach, Kamari, and Perissa, which have grown into large beach resorts, are also worth a visit.