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Santorini City Guide

overall city rating 83%

Santorini is a crescent moon shaped island, the southernmost of the Cycladic chain in the Aegean Sea. The island’s spectacular geography is due to an extensive history of volcanic activity. An eruption over 3,500 years ago resulted in 2 additional smaller islands to form, now known as Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni. The islands are great for a day trip, and are easily reached by boat from Fira, the main town of Santorini. A boat trip is also an ideal way to appreciate the sunsets, widely regarded as among the most beautiful in the world. The island has a history which stretches back thousands of years. The museums of Prehistoric Thera and the Archaeological museum, both located in Fira, showcase artwork and sculptures thousands of years old. The nightlife on the island is excellent; Erythrou Staurou Street in Fira, known locally as Bar Street, is a great place to start.

Reviews of Santorini from boo.com

  • marinatsiou from Cyprus has 1 reviews marinatsiou says:

    “ Santorini is lovely. the hotel la meduse we stayed in was beautifull, clean and friendly. Superb! The car rental company ruined our last day on the island though. Ankor car rentals the name. they tried to pin us with a large scratch on the car. The contract clearly stated that the scratch… more

    Posted: on Sep 24, 2008 |

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  • caren from Ireland has 84 reviews caren says:

    “ Beautiful! I absolutely loved Santorini. It really is a magical island. The climate, the island itself, the people, it just combines to give almost the perfect holiday destination. Santorini is not a big island, and you can easily explore it in a car or on an ATV which are cheap and… more

    Tags: Scenary, Sunset, Sun
    Posted: on Jun 13, 2008 |

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  • spyke0001 from USA has 4 reviews spyke0001 says:

    “ The land is mostly covered with vinards, and isn't that amazing to look at. what really makes this island amazing is the black sand, and other beaches, and the amazing, AMAZING, view from the cliff side of the island.

    Posted: on May 17, 2008 |

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Best things to do in Santorini

  • 1. no images available for Thira Foundation: The Wall Paintings of Thira Thira Foundation: The Wall Paintings of Thira

    What?
    An exhibition.
    Where?
    On the caldera.
    Anything else?
    This is an exhibition of copies of the Akrotiri wall paintings. These copies were created using a sophisticated technique of three-dimensional photographic reproduction.

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  • 2. no images available for Ancient Thira Ancient Thira

    What?
    Ancient ruins.
    Where?
    On a hilltop 3km (2 miles) south of Kamari by road.
    Anything else?
    On top of a high rocky headland lies the ancient ruins of Thira. The site offers amazing views of Santorini and its surrounds. There are various eras of ruins on view.

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  • 3. no images available for Museum of Pre-Historic Thira Museum of Pre-Historic Thira

    What?
    A museum.
    Where?
    Across the street from the bus stop in Fira.
    Anything else?
    This museum displays artefacts and frescoes from Ancient Akrotiri. It also houses objects imported from ancient Crete and the north-eastern Aegean Islands.

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Corner Crepes $$$$$ 100%
Aktaion $$$$$ 100%
Papagalos $$$$$ 80%
God's Garden restaurant $$$$$ 100%
Vanilia $$$$$ 100%

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