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Santorini is a beautiful
island, located at the
south end of the
Cyclades island complex.
In the 15th c BC a
volcano erupted and the
center of the island
collapsed into the sea
forming the caldera. The
black beaches, the
precipice surrounding
the caldera, the
twisted, colorful rocks
and the steep cliffs all
give the island a
distinctive quality. Its
best know products are
its wines – some of the
best wines worldwide and
its small tomatoes grown
virtually without water.
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Santorini climate |
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The
climate is mild and dry.
During the summer
temperature is between
25- 35 degrees. The
island capital of
Santorini,
Fira clings to the
edge of a cliff, which
is, in fact, the rim of
the carter. The town’s
archaeological museum is
crammed with finds from
excavations at Akrotiri.
Santorini has
magnificent beaches,
created by the volcano,
where the sand is black,
red, or white and the
sea is deep blue and
crystal clear. The
impact of tourism has
made itself felt in Santorini, judging
from the abundance of
hotels, shops and
taverns.
If you are after the
caldera view have a look
at
Fira,
Oia,
Imerovigli,
Firostefani,
Akrotiri.
For the best beaches
check
Perissa,
Kamari,
Perivolos,
Vlihada and
Red beach.
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Santorini Island Greece> Imerovigli
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" Imerovgli, Santorini Island "
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Imerovigli, The
outstanding view
Santorini has a
number of spots
where one can
take magnificent
pictures of the
unique scenery
the island
offers. But
perhaps the most
outstanding is
one offered at
Imerovigli, at
the highest spot
of the rim of
the caldera (300
meters high).
Imerovigli which
means day watch,
is near Fira and
a place which
should not be
missed while on
Santorini. The
castle of Scaros
is worth a
visit. When
Venetian leader
Marko Sanouthos
conquered the
island in 1207,
he raised the
flag on the
castle. It was
at this point
that Thira
became known as
Santorini (Santa
Irene). The
castle guarded
the western
entrance to the
island from
attacks. The
castle had two
portions, one
called Rocka and
the other where
Roman nobles and
Catholic bishops
had their
residence. The
castle was never
defeated during
the 600 years of
existence.
Because of its
proximity with
Fira, it is
connected with a
public road or
by the old path,
offering a
tremendous views
as you walk
along the rim.
It's only a
20-minute walk
and one that
must be on your
itinerary.
Taverns,
restaurants,
bars, hotels and
rooms to rent
are plentiful in
Imerovigli.
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Santorini private tours
Greece :. contact at:
info@santoriniprivatetours.com
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