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Santorini Dreams
| | | | | | | | | | The Most important advice to give anyone traveling to Santorini is to arrive by boat before sunset and stay on the caldera side of the island for one of the most magnificient and awe-inspiring views on the planet. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | The Magical island of Santorini is truly one of Greece's :Must-sees",the sunset,seen while sipping local wine high atop the sheer cliffs is very romantic,and Oia is the Place to head for "the spot to see it". |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Santorini is a crescent shape surrounding the the black volcanic islands lying in the bay.On the western side where the volcano is located,the sheer cliffs,300 meters high,are multi-colored strata of black,red,grey and brown.Perched high atop are the scenes most often adorning a poster of Greece,startling white sugar cube houses and churches with brilliant blue domes set against the deeper blues of the sky and the Aegean Sea. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | The Capital of the island is Fira,and it is a lively tourist area and a stop for most cruise ships.If you want to stay just outside of Fira,consider Firistefani or Imerovigli, they have the same magnificient views.On the caldera to the south is romantic Oia. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | The eastern side of Santorini is a sharp contrast where flat areas meet the beach.The land is flat and fertile.Kamari and Perissa are black sand and pebble beaches with crystal clear waters and a lively entertainment scene.The island is 96 sq.km.with a coastline 69 kilometers long and a population of almost 12,000.The island is 130 nautical miles from Piraeus.While there,be sure to try the local specialities which include the lovely wine,and 'fava'-a dish made from chick-peas or try the delicious tomato keftedes-or frankly,anything tomato. |  |  |  |  | | | | | | | |
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