Santorini

Santorini is a Greek island located in the southern Aegean Sea. It is part of the Cyclades island group, situated roughly 200 kilometers southeast of mainland Greece. Its capital is the town of Fira.

Yes, Santorini sits in the center of a mostly submerged caldera formed by a massive volcanic eruption around 1600 BC. The volcano is still considered active, with its most recent eruption occurring in 1950. Nea Kameni, an island in the center of the caldera, is the main volcanic cone.

The island is world-renowned for its dramatic cliffs, whitewashed buildings, and blue-domed churches. Towns like Oia are famous for offering some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. It is also famous for its unique Assyrtiko white wines grown in volcanic soil.

Most visitors arrive by flying into Santorini National Airport (JTR), which handles direct flights from major European cities. Alternatively, many tourists take a high-speed ferry from the port of Piraeus in Athens. Ferries also connect Santorini to other popular Cyclades islands like Mykonos.