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Located on the southern side of the Aegean sea, Santorini is a part of Cyclades island complex. The island was created after a huge volcanic eruption, occurred in 17th century B.C., which shaped the breathtaking Santorini caldera.

The beautiful sunset view in Oia Santorini, the minimal Cycladic architecture, the luxurious Santorini Greece hotels, the dramatic rocky landscape, and Santorini volcano are some of the reasons you’ll have a crush on this unique island!

There’s no denying of the uniqueness of this destination or its huge allure – Santorini hosts 1.5 million tourists annually. If you’re planning to join that crowder's, all you need to know. Part of the Cyclades island group, Santorini (known as Thira, a name that encompasses the volcanic islets within Santorini’s orbit) sits in the Aegean Sea, roughly halfway between Athens and Crete.

The island is shaped like a wonky croissant. The neighboring islets hint at the fact that Santorini was once circular; it was known as Strongili (the Round One). Thousands of years ago a colossal volcanic eruption caused the center of Strongili to sink and leave a caldera (or crater) with towering cliffs along the east side – now Santorini’s trademark landscape.

Santorini’s commercial development is focused on the caldera-edge clifftops in the island’s west, with large clusters of whitewashed buildings nesting at dizzying heights, cliffsides and offering gasp-inducing views from land or sea.

Fira, the island’s capital, sprawls north into villages called Firostefani and Imerovigli (the highest point of the caldera edge). A path running through these villages is lined with upmarket, restaurant terraces, hotels, and endless photo opportunities

These three conjoined settlements draw most visitors, together with the stunning and exclusive village of Oia in Santorini’s north. There’s a growing number of hotels in the island’s south, offering caldera views to the north and northeast. Akrotiri’s views come cheaper than Oia’s, but it’s a fair way from the action of Fira.

Located on the southern side of the Aegean sea, Santorini is a part of Cyclades island complex. The island was created after a huge volcanic eruption, occurred in 17th century B.C., which shaped the breathtaking Santorini caldera.

The beautiful sunset view in Oia Santorini, the minimal Cycladic architecture, the luxurious Santorini Greece hotels, the dramatic rocky landscape, and Santorini volcano are some of the reasons you’ll have a crush on this unique island!

There’s no denying of the uniqueness of this destination or its huge allure – Santorini hosts 1.5 million tourists annually. If you’re planning to join that crowder's, all you need to know. Part of the Cyclades island group, Santorini (known as Thira, a name that encompasses the volcanic islets within Santorini’s orbit) sits in the Aegean Sea, roughly halfway between Athens and Crete.

The island is shaped like a wonky croissant. The neighboring islets hint at the fact that Santorini was once circular; it was known as Strongili (the Round One). Thousands of years ago a colossal volcanic eruption caused the center of Strongili to sink and leave a caldera (or crater) with towering cliffs along the east side – now Santorini’s trademark landscape.

Santorini’s commercial development is focused on the caldera-edge clifftops in the island’s west, with large clusters of whitewashed buildings nesting at dizzying heights, cliffsides and offering gasp-inducing views from land or sea.

Fira, the island’s capital, sprawls north into villages called Firostefani and Imerovigli (the highest point of the caldera edge). A path running through these villages is lined with upmarket, restaurant terraces, hotels, and endless photo opportunities

These three conjoined settlements draw most visitors, together with the stunning and exclusive village of Oia in Santorini’s north. There’s a growing number of hotels in the island’s south, offering caldera views to the north and northeast. Akrotiri’s views come cheaper than Oia’s, but it’s a fair way from the action of Fira.