No words are needed to accompany Yanni’s “Santorini”. The song is dedicated to one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The song “Santorini” is said to be a timeless classic masterpiece since it manages to epitomise the music balance you can find in Greek Music and Greek nature.
Santorini is located some 120 miles off the coast of the Greek mainland and is the southern most of the Cyclades islands. The island was the site of one of the largest recorded volcanic eruptions 3600 years ago.
Today the island’s volcanic past dictates its landscape but also makes it the perfect getaway island if you are thinking of heading for Greece. The main remaining landscape feature is the cauldron shaped caldera (rim of an old volcano) which is largely submerged but gives the island its distinctive shape and geography.
Oia one of the island’s most visited villages, it is known as the best place to view the sunset, argued by many to be amongst the best sunset views in the world.
Oia is built on the steep slope of the caldera, the houses, restaurants and other buildings are built close together they look like they might all collapse on top of each other and fall into the sea. The idyllic surroundings of the town are dominated by a complex of white washed, blue domed churches and charming, traditional Cycladic houses and cave houses that are carved into the rock face on top of the cliff. The village captures the essence of the island. If you want something different then a trip to Mesa Gonia might be for you. After the island was hit by an earthquake in 1965, Mesa Gonia became a ghost town. Wild cats are now its main inhabitants.
Be prepared for steps everywhere, it is as if the word flat does not exist on the island. However what you get for your efforts are the most amazing views, whether you are looking down, up or across, make sure you have your camera to the ready. The island caters for a wide range of visitors and offers a full repertoire of accommodation from the basic to the most luxurious. For water sport enthusiasts, head to Perissa and Kamari where you can take part in diving, waterskiing wind-kiting and banana-boating. The black sandy beaches here are also ideal for sitting back and relaxing.
To book your trip to see one of the best sunsets in the world, contact Maggie today.
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