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Travel and Hotel Guide to the Island of Santorini

There are many beautiful and unique islands scattered all around Greece. Non however are as unique and fascinating as the magical island of Santorini. Located in the southern region of the Cycaldes, Santorini is an island that every visitor to Greece must see.

Santorini is an island whose landscape and scenery can be found of postcards, brochures and travel guidebooks of Greece.

The landscape of the island is unlike any other in Greece, and it is this natural setting and imagery that make Santorini such a stunning island.

The appearance of Santorini as you will see it today is due to the devastating volcanic eruption that took places thousands of years ago.

The huge eruption caused a large part of the island to sink, and the aftershocks and subsequent tsunami is said to have wiped out the Minoan civilization on the island of Crete. Santorini is also considered by many to actually be the "missing city of Atlantis".

There are some excellent beaches around the island, including the famous black sand beach of Kamari. On the various beaches around Santorini you can enjoy swimming and relaxation, as well as a variety of watersports and activities including scuba diving.

There are a variety of towns on Santorini that all make ideal holiday and vacation destinations, such as the capital town of Thira, the northern town of Oia, and the eastern town of Kamari and the southern town of Emborio. Whichever part of the island you plan to stay in, you can always journey out and visit the other beautiful parts of the island.

Santorini is a very popular holiday destination, and each year it attracts huge numbers of visitors from all over the world. The island offers a very high quality of tourism, and visitors to the island will be rewarded by stunning landscapes, excellent beaches, great entertainment and nightlife, and of course, the world famous sunsets.

Whether you are looking for a holiday to simply unwind or relax, or one where you can enjoy a range of activities and interesting places to visit, then the island of Santorini is the ideal choice for you.

There are daily air connections with Santorini, as well as frequent ferry routes that operate throughout the year. During the summer months, there are a number of scheduled charter flights from all over Europe. The island also has air and sea connections with some of the other neighbouring islands and also the island of Crete.

Santorini is truly a unique and magical island. From the moment you arrive to the moment you depart, your fascination with the natural beautiful and unique landscape will never tire. There are so many highlights on the island that whichever time of the year you plan to visit, you will have a simply unique experience, and one that you will never forget.