Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the Greek mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago. It has an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 sq mi) and a 2011 census population of 15,550.
Emporio castle is one of the five Venetian castles on the island of Santorini. Its main purpose was to provide security for the town’s inhabitants during the frequent pirate raids of the time. Nearby, there is another fortification, the Goulas Tower, once connected to the castle by a secret tunnel.
The actual Heart of Santorini is a recently discovered attraction that has been drawing increasing amounts of attention! It is a heart-shaped hole in a rock, through which you can see the Aegean Sea, the sky, and the volcano.
The Three Bells of Fira, officially known as The Catholic Church of the Dormition, is a Greek Catholic church on the island of Santorini. The church is known for its blue dome, three bells and views. The building is located in the town of Fira, directly above the cliffs which dominate western Santorini.
Τherasia, or Thirassia, is a tranquil island off the coast of Santorini, known for its untouched beauty, traditional villages, and serene atmosphere that offers a stark contrast to the bustling scenes on its famous neighboring island. Located just a short boat ride from Santorini, Therasia is part of the volcanic archipelago in the Aegean Sea.
Nea Kameni is a small, uninhabited Greek island of volcanic origin located in the Aegean Sea, within the flooded Santorini caldera. Nea Kameni (new burnt) and the neighbouring small island Palea Kameni (old burnt) have formed over the past two millennia through repeated eruptions of dacite lava and ash.
Perched high on a cliff in the village of Oia, this 15th-century Venetian fortress offers not only a glance at the rich history of the island but also some of the most breathtaking views in all of Santorini. The Venetians built the Castle of Oia in the early 1500s as a strategic defense against pirate invasions.
The Agios Minas Church, also known as Katofirianos, which is situated on the caldera's edge in Fira, Santorini, offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and the volcanic environment. In addition to being a house of worship, the Agios Minas Church is a cultural treasure that both locals and visitors visit on significant holidays.
Framed between volcanic red rocks and the Aegean sea, Ammoudi Bay is a tiny fishing port located about 300 steps below the town of Oia. The views are spectacular at any time of day, but it is pure magic bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun. This is when Santorini is at its most stunning. The white sugarcube houses perched above the deeply red volcanic cliff face, offer an extraordinary sight.
Skaros Rock in Santorini is a rocky headland that protrudes out to the azure-blue Aegean Sea. It is located in front of the village of Imerovigli. In the olden days, a majestic castle was located here and used to be the principal place of the Christian congregation in Santorini until the beginning of the 1800s.
