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Santorini Sunset in Fira
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Santorini Sunset : romance cannot get lost in the equation, even on Santorini, the busiest Greek island. The serene way of life, the dramatic scenery with the white washed houses and the turquoise domed churches in Santorini produce a rather passionate effect in first time visitors.
Santorini (Fira) sunset by Marcel Germain
The beautiful village and capital [...]
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Vinsanto Santorini – The Famous Wine of Santorini
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Vinsanto Santorini is a traditional sweet wine of Santorini with an impressive dark bronze color. It is not only famous, but a protected variety of wine, as the name is under copyright laws that protect the name and the quality of the produced wine.
Production of Vinsanto Santorini
Vine harvest starts in mid September and at first [...]
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The Gorgeous Oia in Santorini
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Oia in Santorini… For many people Oia is one of the most picturesque villages in the world. For others, a place rich in history and images, a gorgeous setting.
Oia with 1,500 permanent residents is the second larger settlement in Santorini after the capital town of Fira .
Photo of Oia sunset by Navin75
Oia is built on [...]
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Fira, the beautiful capital of Santorini
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Fira is the capital of Santorini and its commercial and economic hub, a place that retained its traditional architecture and beauty despite the great expansion it saw the last twenty years. Fira is perched on the edge of the imposing volcanic rocks and cliffs, facing the submerged volcano. Nea Kammeni, the island volcano, once part [...]
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Best beaches in Santorini
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Beaches in Santorini are an ideal case for those who wish to unwind and relax, enjoying lovely moments in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, Santorini.
Photo of Perivolos beach by Wolfgang Staudt
Santorini beaches are infamous for their beauty and their uniqueness, due to the particular morphology and the ground of the island.
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Exploring South Santorini with a Hire Car
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South Santorini is the focal point of tourists and locals, due to the numerous beautiful beaches and villages, and the archaeological interest if bears. If you want to explore South Santorini with a hire car, take a map and start taking notes:
Santorini photo by Klearchos Kapoutsis
Fira, the capital of Santorini
The tour starts from the [...]
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Sailing in Santorini
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Sailing in Santorini is a memorable experience; the island of the volcano and the suspended whitewashed houses, is more than ideal for sailing around due to the amazing landscape and the pristine beaches.
There is probably nothing more rejuvenating and exhilarating than taking holidays that permit you to participate in activities that keep you both active [...]
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Santorini Donkeys
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Santorini donkeys and mules are indispensable part of the local charm and folk tradition; they have been serving the locals patiently and with impressive fidelity throughout the years, carting tourists up and down the numerous steps of the island, from the harbor to the top of the cliff.
Santorini donkeys’ station
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Caldera View in Santorini
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Few words can describe the caldera view in Santorini; breathtaking, dramatic, undescriptive.
Santorini Caldera, photo by Josh Trefethen
Walking down the cobblestone paths of Oia and Imerovigli you can see several hundreds of people standing, looking at the caldera, staring at the void.
The sound of silence is predominant; nothing can describe the view to the caldera better [...]
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Discover North Santorini with a Hire Car
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If you are getting ready to go on vacation in Santorini, you should prepare yourselves to explore and discover its beauties and wander in its villages and beaches, as well as the sights that make it so special.
North Santorini is an ideal place to start your tour with a hire car, as it includes some [...]
