Santorini
SANTORINI INTRODUCTION
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Standing out from the blue waters of the Aegean Sea, what sets it apart from the other Greek islands are its geological characteristics and its incredibly high cliffs.
This lush, green, little gem,...
THE WONDERS OF LOCAL CUISINE
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From these starters, you can move on to moussakà, a baked dish with eggplant, fried potatoes, ragout sauce and béchamel; or something lighter, such as octopus, prepared in a variety of...
FIRA
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One of the main features of the town are the narrow lanes, many of them with steps. One of them has about 580 steps that will take you down to the old port. Don’t worry, it’s not...
OIA
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Similar in many ways to Fira and to many other small villages in the Cyclades, the uniquely fascinating feature of Oia is that the main streets that cross the town are paved in elegant marble.
There...
VOLCANO AND ISLANDS IN THE ARCHIPELAGO
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The best way to explore them and to admire the steep cliffs of Santorini is to take one of the cruises that set out daily from the old port of Fira.
You can reach Nea Kameni aboard typical boats, and...
