“Write if you can on your last shell
The day the place the name
And fling it into the sea so it sinks”
~ Giorgos Seferis~
Santorini Island, known since ancient times as Thira, is one of the most famous islands in the world. The island is actually a group of islands consisting of Thira, Thirassia, Aspronissi, Palea and Nea Kameni in the southernmost part of the Cyclades Islands.
Santorini’s volcano is one of the few active volcanoes on Greek and European land. The islands that form Santorini came into existence as a result of intensive volcanic activity. Twelve huge eruptions occurred, one every 20,000 years approximately, and each violent eruption caused the collapse of the volcano’s central part creating a large crater (Caldera). The volcano, however, managed to recreate itself over and over again.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Caldera all day long, but don’t miss the sunset which is simply magical!
The beauty of Santorini Island has inspired many writers and artists, as well as cinema makers, who frequently choose the island for shooting their movies. Jules Verne had visited the island 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 witnessed 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 lovely beaches on the east and southern side of the island, including Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, Poroi, Vlychada, Kamari, and Perissa, are also worth a visit.
TOP THINGS TO DO IN SANTORINI
Santorini Island is full of cultural, historical, archeological and aesthetically pleasing attractions
Worth experiencing:
- Explore the island’s reach history
- Visit Akrotiri, the prehistoric archeological site
- Visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thira
- Walk about as much as you can at the Caldera
- Admire the world famous sunsets
- Explore Traditional Festivities
- Book as many tours as you can
- Indulge in wine tasting, visit the Wine Museum
- Enjoy Santorini’s renown gastronomy
- Enjoy the volcanic island cruise and Hot Springs
- Swim in its offbeat beaches
SANTORINI’S USEFUL INFORMATION
- Distance between the “Serenity Blue Cave House” and: Thira 14,5 Km │Imerovigli 17,5 Km │Oia 25,5 Km │Airport 15,5 Km │Ormos Athinios 13 Km
- Distance between the “Serenity Blue Cave House” and: Akrotiri Archeological Site 5,5 Km
- Distance between the “Serenity Blue Cave House” and: Kamari beach 16 Km │Perissa beach 11,5 Km │Poroi beach 21 Km │Red beach 5 Km │White beach 4,5 Km │Vlychada 10 Km │Ammoudi Bay 27 Km
- Public Health Center tel: +30 22860 22237
- Port Authorities tel: +30 22860 22239
- Police tel: : +30 22860 22649
- Santorini’s Airport tel: : +30 22860 28400
- Taxi Station tel: +30 22860 22555
- Public Bus Service (KTEL) tel: +30 22860 25404
- General Information tel: +30 22860 25940
- Akrotiri Archeological Site tel: +30 22860 81366 (closed on Mondays)