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Firá, Kikladhes, Greece
More than 2000 mules and donkeys live in Santorini. Before 1960 donkeys were the main transportation means on the island and their main work was to move building materials from the port to the top of caldera. There has been a great debate about the working conditions of the donkeys where many animal welfare organisations try to boycott against their use. However, local owners and authorities claim to have upgrade the conditions adding extra shadow and watering points for the mules. I strongly believe that this traditional way of transportation needs to be supported. However, if you decided to use the donkeys to have a ride please don't do it if you are more that 80 kilos
Firá, Kikladhes, Greece
Santorini doesn't lost its beauty after the sunset. When the sun is gone, the lights from hotels, restaurants and houses brighten up the caldera cliff where Fira is built while the luxury yachts and cruise ships give to the caldera lagoon a glamorous glow
Palea Kameni
In Palea Kameni Island, near the church of Agios Nikolaos, the sea turns from blue, into green and then into brown. The cause is the sulfur, a yellow substance, coming out of the hot springs. The water near the springs can reach 33 Celsius and people come with small boats from the main island to swim to the muddy beach. Sulfur is very beneficial for the skin as it can help with many skin conditions and allergies while you can find it in many cosmetics and soaps. If you visit the hot springs remember not to wear a white swimming suit as it will be probably ruined by the sulfur.
Santorini
It's 9th July of 1956 and the time is 05:11. An earthquake of 7.5 degrees in the Richter scale leaves Santorini in a devastating state. 12 minutes later an aftershock of 6.9 Richter terrorize the locals. 35% of the houses are collapsed and 45% suffer severe damages. A tsunami of 25 meters hits the nearby islands and breaks many boats in ports all over aegean sea including Crete. 53 fatalities and 100 injured added in the final sum of the disaster that nature brought upon Santorini to show its power over people. That was the largest earthquake in Europe in the 20th century.
Thíra, Kikladhes, Greece
400 meters above the sea level the capital of Santorini, Fira is built on the eyebrow of the caldera. The white houses built on the edge of the cliff are a spectacular sight when you are looking the city from the sea.
Kokkini Paralia
Vivid red painted rocks and sand is what you will find if you visit the red beach in Santorini. People describe it as 'one of a kind' beach and a 'must seen' location and admittedly they are right. The vivid red color that is surged into the blue sea is truly a unique sight. However, if you decide to go there you must be aware that it is forbidden. Due to the the high possibility of landslides it is extremely dangerous to go and authorities warn you that if you go it's on your own risk. Despite the warnings, the red beach of Santorini is full of people who go to admire the spectacular volcanic scenery. To get there you need to walk a small rocky path for about ten minutes, or take a quick boat trip from the nearby villages.
Santorini Greece
Since the exponential rise of the tourism in Greece in 1980's, Santorini took its place as the top touristic destination in Greece, and one of the top in the world. Santorini has been chosen as the best Island in the world for 2015 (TripAdvisor) and has reached the top rankings of several other lists based on travelers choices in popular touristic magazines and websites.
