The atmospheric island of Thera or Santorini, lovers' most favorite destination, is one of the most cosmopolitan islands of the Cyclades, as well as one of the most popular tourist destinations throughout the Mediterranean. The volcanic landscape of caldera, the little white houses that seem to hover over the brink and the peculiar beaches, with the black sand and the sculptured rocks, compose a scenery of magnificent beauty, alike of which does not exist!

Santorini's capital is the cosmopolitan town of Fira. On the caldera’s side, the houses are built undercut one to another, on different levels, so that one's yard consists the other one's roof. The image of the houses, which seem to have clung to the walls of caldera, the breathtaking view of the volcano and the deep blue sea, are the answer to the question, why the capital of Santorini is included among the most beautiful parts of Greece. In the town of Fira there are some significant museums, including the Museum of Prehistoric Thira, the Archaeological Museum and the Folklore Museum. Apart from the sights, Fira offers an excellent tourist infrastructure, busy café/bars, taverns and restaurants, as well as numerous galleries and shops, among of which jewelry shops stand out. Those who like walking, worth following the central path of the northern Fira, unfolding along the ''brow'' of caldera and passing through the villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli, which are almost joined to Fira, to end up at the northern tip of the island, at Oia village. The route is wonderful!

One of the most picturesque villages on the island is Oia, situated opposite to the small island of Thirassia. Houses built on top of one another, two-storeyed captains' mansions, picturesque churches with blue domes and streets paved with marble stone compose an idyllic setting! And when the sun dips into the waters of the Aegean Sea painting them purple, one realizes why the sunset in Oia, is considered one of the greatest in the world! Just as beautiful, Imerovigli village, which, due to its privileged position in the caldera, is known as "Santorini’s balcony'', offers a sunset, competing worthily against the one of Oia! From Imerovigli starts a path that leads to the ruins of Skaros’ Venetian castle.

Below the village of Oia, lies Amoudi, a picturesque harbor, where you will find beautiful fish taverns by the sea.

Santorini keeps beautiful hidden "secrets" in the inner land as well, such as the village of Pyrgos that constitutes a model of a fortified settlement, with strong medieval features. In the center of the village stands a small medieval castle.

Hallmark of Santorini is the volcano, the crater of which lies in the islet of Nea Kameni. It is accessible by small boats which anchor on the beach of the small island, where the waters are lukewarm, opaque and greenish due to the presence of sulphur.

During your stay in Santorini, it is worth attending the festivity of "Ifestia" (Volcanoes), the representation of volcanic eruptions, which takes place every year in August. Fireworks lighting up the sky, boats standing still at the caldera whistling all together and the fires inside the volcano, representing the lava, create a fascinating spectacle!

Besides the volcano, it is worth visiting by boat the "miniature of Santorini", the island of Thirassia. Tour around in its traditional settlements, swim by its beautiful beaches and eat fresh fish.

Of great interest, Cape’s Archaeological Site, a prehistoric settlement, is rightly considered to be one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Apart from the Cape, really interesting is the settlement of Ancient Thira, which lies on top of a hill, between Kamari and Perissa villages, offering beautiful view of the Aegean.

During your stay in Santorini, do not miss out on the famous donkey ride! It is an experience you will never forget! And when the time comes to part from this island with the mysterious aura, the only certainty is, that you will take a tacit pledge: to come back soon …