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True Santorini
















































                          Probably Santorini’s most famous image

                                are the whitewashed settlements

                            in Firostefani, Fira, Imerovigli and Oia.




         placed it among the top destinations   findings from Akrotiri, including   income. They shut down in 1986, to
         in the world.                     impressive frescoes.              preserve the Caldera.
                                           nea kameni A small, uninhabited
         kolumbo is the name of an active   island created by                quiet spot Travel farther afield away
         submarine volcano northeast of Cape   a major volcano eruption, it provides   from Santorini’s buzzing coastline to
         Kolumbo, Santorini, which erupted   a unique landscape to explore on a   find stunning quiet rural spots and
         in 1650.                          daytrip as well as stunning views.   unspoilt nature.


         local produce Thanks to           old tomato factory Located        red beach Surrounded by red hills
         Santorini’s unique volcanic soil,   in Vlychada, this imposing rustic   and volcanic rocks,
         a range of delicious vegetables   building houses a museum dedicated   Red Beach is blessed with spectacular
         are grown here – try the Santorini   to bright tomato flavours, with the   rainbow colours where the volcanic
         split peas, local tomatoes, white   traditional local veggie the star of the   soil meets the surf. A must-visit.
         aubergines and capers.            show.
                                                                             santa irina The Venetian name
         museum of prehistoric thera       pumice For centuries, pumice was   given to Santorini
         Located in Fira, this acclaimed   the main export of the island, with   when they first arrived in the 12th
         museum showcases Bronze Age       quarries providing employment and   century, in tribute


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