Santorini island, an island with an active volcano, Santorini Greece, Where one can enjoy a view to the caldera second to none while havinga glass of Santorini wine. The power of nature in action. Thirty five centuries ago a volcano in the AegeanSea exploded. One of the largest eruptions ever, thisvolcano spewed ash over the entire eastern Mediterranean region. Hundreds of feet of ash fell. This may be the source of the stories of the disappearance of the mythical continent of Atlantis.This may be the source of some of the Biblical storiesof the Exodus. This may have been the reason theMinoan culture on the island of Crete collapsed. Infact, Akrotiri, a Minoan city in the southern part ofThera is currently being excavated, from undervolcanic dust, by archaeologists. What's left of the volcano is Santorini Greece, arounded archipelago of islands about 200 km southeastof the Greek mainland. Santorini island is sometimes called Thera, the name of the largest island in the group. Still the most active volcanic center of theAegean Arc, Santorini's island contemporary geography stillspeaks of once powerful eruptions. Thera is a curl ofland around a giant central lagoon - a caldera,actually. This geologic basin was formed as thecenter of the volcano collapsed. Santorini Greece is surrounded by 300 m high, very sheer cliffs, Thera is an ideal safeharbor, no matter what the size of the craft. To thewest, protecting the opening of the lagoon, lies thesmall island of Therasia, also bound by cliffs. Entrance to the lagoon from the Mediterranean Sea isonly from the northwest or southwest of Therasia Greece. All of Thera Greece's ports are on the lagoon. Townscling to the cliffs looking down on the basin and itswater, which is about 400 m deep. From the western cliff tops of Santorini Greece, the island gentlyflows down to the eastern seacoast. One can see the ancient slopes of the once mighty volcano. Santorini island, named for St. Irene, was once known asKalliste, which means the most beautiful one. And indeed, tourists are drawn to the spectacular beautyof this archipelago, which is the southernmost islandgroup of the Cyclades. An eventful and glamorousnightlife has developed in Sandorini Greece, providing fun andentertainment, day or night. A wine industry thrives on this dry Greek island. Indigenous grapes, cultivated since ancient times,have adapted to early morning dew being their mainsource of moisture. The resulting wine is said tohave a smoky flavor... one more remnant of Santorini island'svolcanic past. Santorini island or Sandorini island in Greece is truly an experience a must for travelers to see natures creation by S Pappas greekinfo@gmail.com Accomodation in Athens apartment Greece Athensrooms. Rooms in Greece a free apartment accomodation locator gotoplinkellasApartments rooms in Athens rooms Greece Self catering. by S Pappas greekinfo@gmail.com Accomodation in Athens apartment Greece Athensrooms. Rooms in Greece a free apartment accomodation locator gotoplinkellasApartments rooms in Athens rooms Greece Self catering.
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