Santorini is NOT in Italy
…but you should visit anyway.
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Santorini is among Greece’s most selective goals. Yes, it has an Italian name, reduced from “Santa Irini” or Saint Irene. While the moniker Santorini has stuck, the island is formally referred to as Thera. Santorini is best cherished for its caldera, an enormous crater in the sea shaped in the aftermath of a disastrous volcanic blast more than 3500 years prior. A highlight of any Santorini journey is to watch the wonderful sunset over the caldera.
Oia is the most well-known sunset viewing spot, but all of the villages along the caldera offer beautiful sunsets. This view is from Mesaria, the village just south of the island`s capital Fira, near the ferry port.
The caldera is gorgeous in the daytime, too.
Fira is the capital of Santorini, a nightlife hotspot, and the hub of all bus transportation on the island.
Oia is the most luxurious and romantic village on the island. From Oia, you have easy access to Ammoudi Bay, a must-see spot for fresh seafood, sailing, and great swimming.
Swimming at Ammoudi is amazing, but there is no beach located there. Most beaches in Santorini can be found on the opposite side of the island from the caldera, including popular beaches like Kamari, Perissa, and Perivolos.
Santorini is a little isle in the Cycladic island group in the Aegean Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. Many explorers visit Santorini as part of a journey to Italy, other Greek islands (notably Mykonos), or the Mediterranean. It takes under an hour to drive from one end of the island to the other, even with substantial traffic flow. It’s just a 1-hour flight from Athens (or 5-hour ferry ride), a 2-hour flight from Rome, 3.5 hours from Paris, and 4 hours from London. There are no nonstop flights to Santorini from the USA, Canada, or Australia.
More Info on Santorini
- Santorini Travel Guide
- Santorini – Exceptional Accommodations
- Santorini – Inexpensive Hotels
- Santorini – Hotels well-suited for Families
- Santorini – Accommodations for Wedding Trips
- Top trails in Olympic National Park
- Highly-rated dining establishments on Santorini
- The following link provides information on winery tours in Santorini: Visits to Vineyards and Wineries on the Greek Island of Santorini
- Santorini – Walking excursions
- Day trips by boat are available on Santorini to tour the volcano
More Info on Italy
- Italy – Travel Information
- Highly Recommended Santorini Boat Excursions
- Florence – Travel Resource
- Naples – Travel Guide
