It can be confidently said that there is no other place in the world like Santorini, Greece. The destination that is often found at the top of many travel bucket lists is as unique as can be; from the brilliant white houses to the deep azure waters, everything in Santorini is beautiful. Visitors can head straight over to see the famed sunsets over the romantic beaches while dining on delicious local cuisine.

Akrotiri

Akrotiri

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In 1627 BC, the Theran eruption destroyed a settlement on the island of Santorini. The volcanic ash that settled over it and ultimately buried it preserved the remains of the Minoan Bronze Age settlement now known as Akrotiri.

Ancient Thera

Ancient Thera

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The Ancient Thera was inhabited from the 9th century BC to 726 AD and is located at the top of the Messavouno mountain.

Archaeological Museum of Thera

Archaeological Museum of Thera

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The Archaeological Museum of Thera has an extensive collection filled with artifacts that date back to 700 BC.

Argyros Mansion

Argyros Mansion

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Restored to its original beauty and charm, Argyros Mansion transports visitors back to the life of the glamorous and wealthy in 19th century Santorini.

Byzantine Castle Ruins

Byzantine Castle Ruins

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Visitors vacationing in Santorini should make the time to explore the historic Byzantine Castle Ruins . Visitors are urged to wear comfortable shoes for the short hike up and should head up the ruins in time to see the stunning sunset.

Canava Santorini Loukas Lygnos

Canava Santorini Loukas Lygnos

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Canava Santorini Loukas Lygnos was established in 1974 by Evagellos Lygnos and has been producing fine spirits since then.

Imerovigli

Imerovigli

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Situated at the north of Santorini, Imerovigli is a picturesque village that is recognized as one of the original settlements of Greece.

Lignos Folklore Museum

Lignos Folklore Museum

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The Lignos Folklore Museum can be found in a cave house that was built in 1861 in Fira.

Megaro Gyzi

Megaro Gyzi

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Founded in 1980, the main purpose of Megaro Gyzi is to offer cultural and spiritual development to locals and visitors in Santorini

Museum of Prehistoric Thera

Museum of Prehistoric Thera

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The Museum of Prehistoric Thera houses ancient artifacts from various excavations from all over Santorini.

Naval Maritime Museum

Naval Maritime Museum

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The Naval Maritime Museum can be found on the northwest coast of Santorini in a 19th century mansion that has been restored to house the historical artifacts.

Nea Kameni

Nea Kameni

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Located within the Santorini caldera, Nea Kameni is a small uninhabited Greek island that was formed by repeated eruptions of dacite lava and ash that occurred over the last two millennia.

Santorini Caldera

Santorini Caldera

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Considered one of the natural wonders of the Earth, the Santorini Caldera is a 4-mile-long basin that was created by a volcanic explosion over 3,500 years ago.

Santorini Wine Adventure

Santorini Wine Adventure

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Santorini is known for its delicious wines and spirits, and visitors can discover the most distinct wineries and traditional cellars of the area with Santorini Wine Adventure.

Sunset Oia Sailing Cruises

Sunset Oia Sailing Cruises

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Sailing around Santorini is one of the best ways to explore the island and Sunset Oia Sailing Cruises is the expert at organizing sailing tours based on what visitors want.

Therasia

Therasia

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Therasia is a small island off the coast of Santorini that visitors can get to with a scenic 20-minute boat ride down Ammoudi Bay to Therasia’s port of Riva.

Tomato Industrial Museum

Tomato Industrial Museum

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The Tomato Industrial Museum is a former tomato processing factory that has been converted into a museum so that visitors can explore the history of Santorini’s tomato paste industry.

Wine Museum

Wine Museum

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Santorini is famed for its delicious wines, and there’s no better place for visitors to understand the history of the area’s wine making than at the Santorini Wine Museum.