I visited Santorini with my younger Son during our backpacking journey through the Balkans. After few days of exploring Athens, the capital city of Greece, we took a ferry from the Piraeus ferry port just outside Athens,
Santorini is a volcanic island in the Cyclades group of the Greek islands. It is one of the great natural wonders of the world, famous for its landscape and seascape of the island itself. The configuration of the present, roughly semicircular island is the result of an enormous volcanic explosion which occurred probably around 1630 BC, literally blowing the top off the island and changing what had been a typical half-submerged mountain of an Aegean island into a flooded crescent caldera, in the middle of which a few small smoking islands still bear witness to volcanic activity.
Santorini is the most popular hence the most expensive place to visit in Greece. The island is very popular with destination wedding, pre-wedding photo-shoot and honeymooners.
Santorini Island: The towns of Fira, Ia (also known as Oia), and Thirasis cling to the steep cliffs facing into the caldera bay.Santorini: Town of Oia above the caldera.Cruise ships holding position in the caldera near the Old Port.Fira (also called Thera or Thira) is the main town of Santorini island.Rush hour traffic in Fira, the main town of Santorini Island.At the Town of FiraFira town.Fira town at Night.The towns of Fira, and Thirasis, a view from town of Ia (also known as Oia)The towns of Fira, and Thirasis, a view from town of Ia (also known as Oia), after darkTown of Ia (Oia spelling in Greek) is a picturesque town beloved by artists and the tourists alike. It is built on the steep slope of the caldera and the houses and restaurants are built into niches carved into the caldera on the seaward side. There are narrow passageways and a central square.Western Oia where every inch seems to be occupied by some villa.Beautiful view from the town of Oia.Western Oia where every inch seems to be occupied by some villa.Pre-Wedding photo-shoot at town of Oia.A beautiful view from Western Oia where every inch seems to be occupied by some villa.A Greek orthodox church in town of Oia. Handmade mouth blown Aqua Blue color Glassware for sale in the town of Oia.Beautiful Sunset over Aegean Sea from the town of Oia.Beautiful Sunset over Aegean Sea from the town of Oia.Aegean Sea from the town of Oia after dark.The town of Oia after dark.The Greet Orthodox Church after dark in the town of Oia.Eastern side of Santorini Island.Eastern side of Santorini Island.View of the village Oia from the byzantine castle ruins.Love Locks in the Town of Fira.Ouzo of Plomari, my favorite after dinner anise-flavored liquor!
After couple of days in crowded Santorini, it was time to visit less crowded more relaxed Greek island, we took a ferry from Santorini to Paros, and continue our backpacking journey through the Balkans.
In May 2017, 23 days before I was going to complete 50 years, grabbed an opportunity and took an early retirement.. Picked up a backpack and traveling ever since.. Love to travel around the world, experience different culture, local cuisine & drinks .. and take pictures.. so far been to 108 countries and still counting...
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