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The legendary volcanic island Santorini is sitting in state over the dark blue sea. The village Oia is situated away from the hurly-burly in the northern edge of the island.
Santorini is worth while to visit not only for its many natural attractions and the possibility to swim on black lava beaches but also for its numerous archaeological sites.
OIA AT SANTORINI
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Oia is a former seafaring town at the brink of the northern crater, nesting on a deep slope. It is a fascinating labyrinth of little stairways, round roofs and church-spires amongst old cave dwellings cut from the soft pumice stone. Almost no modernity disturbs the picture. Today Oia has about 500 inhabitants. It is regarded as the perfect example of an idyllic cycladic village. There are dozens of picturesque corners, whitewashed houses, steep flights of steps and blue and pink church-spires. |
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FIRA and PERISSA on SANTORINI
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The capital of Santorini, Fira,
is a very lively village with every tourists facilities you need. It is
situated in the middle of the steep coast facing the famous Caldera and close
to the harbour, the airport, the main beaches of the island and the famous
ancient archaeological finds of Akrotiri. Some archaeologists have the
opinion that the mysterious |
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In Perissa between Akrotiri and Thera you will find the most beautiful and large beaches with fine black sand. At the left part of these beaches there are many restaurants, bars, discos and other shops. The soft "back side" of the crater presents itself in a charming and typically cycladic style with many vine yards, fields and olive trees. |
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DESCRIPTIONS OF FURTHER
Antiparos
Paros
Naxos
Serifos
Sifnos
Milos
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