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Oía, Kikladhes, Greece

A common question that everyone makes when visiting Thira and Oia, is where are the houses with the blue roof. The truth is that only a few churches have a blue rooftop and most of them are in Oia. The misconception of the blue and white houses is due to the iconic picture from Oia […]

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Santorini caldera

A must-have experience while you are in Santorini is to book one of the tours with the small ships and cruise around caldera, either to watch the sunset or visit the hot springs and the volcano. If you are into photography you will not regret it.

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Fanari Restaurant @ Santorini

A way to enjoy sunset in Thira and Oia is to visit one of the numerous taverns amd restaurants. They can be quite expensive but the view is actually worth it. Spend some time to find the best possible spot for your lunch during afternoon and be sure to go there at least one and […]

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Thíra, Kikladhes, Greece

If you haven't lost your way in Thira's narrow alleys with its endless stairs then you really didn't spend enough time on the island to appreciate and indulge to the beauty of the Santorini

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Santorini caldera

Santorini could be your perfect base if you want to do island hopping. There are daily connections with other Greek islands such as Crete, Naxos, Paros, Folegandros, Anafi.

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Akrotíri, Kikladhes, Greece

One of the most important archeological settlements (yet, not as much advertised as others) of Greek civilization is akrotiri in Santorini. Akrotiri was a famous port before the catastrophic earthquake in 1560 BC and it has been characterized as the Pompeii of Greece. The archeological excavation is in progress and archeologists reveal slowly the way […]

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Santorini Greece

According to the myth when Jason and the Argonauts where in Libya, the king of the country and son of the God Poseidon, Eurypylus, gave them as a gift a clod of earth. When Argo was sailing near Anafi, Euphemus, one of the sailors drop this small piece of earth in the sea. Then, an […]

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Thíra, Kikladhes, Greece

How is it possible to get used of such a view, I wonder. Enjoy this blue scenery.

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Firá, Kikladhes, Greece

A way to go to or return from Yialos is by riding the donkeys. However, if you decide to take the 587 step stairs be careful not to step on the donkeys' poop that are all over the way. But in case you actually step on poop don't get mad. You should know that in […]

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The Karavolades Steps, Fira

A long steep stair separates Fira from the old port of Santorini, Yialos. The 'Karavolades' way, the way to the Yialos, is a 587 steps journey only for those that are brave enough to take it.

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