Blue Dome Church
Where to find the blue domes of Santorini (Anastasi Church of Oia) Though the capital of the island of Santorini is actually Fira ( a small city in the central western part of the island that’s also known as Thera/ Thira or Θήρα in Greek), the blue domes themselves are located in Oia, a magical hilltop town in Northern Santorini that’s characterised by its trailing bougainvillaea and winding narrow lanes.
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Sunset in Oia
Santorini is interwoven with the sunset, this magical hour of the day when the light makes everything look more beautiful. The sunset in Santorini is considered one of the most famous sunsets worldwide and people from all over the world visit Santorini in order to photograph it and, most of all, cherish it. The sunset highlights the breathtaking beauty of the island that offers many ideal locations from where visitors can admire it. But nobody should miss the chance to see the sunset from Oia village, the famed sunset viewing spot.
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Prophet Elias Monastery
Santorini is home to many churches of unparalleled beauty scattered all over its land, from tiny charming chapels to massive monasteries. One of them is the glorious monastery of Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elias), one of the oldest of the island. It is situated on the summit of Mount Profitis Ilias that lies on the southeast edge of Santorini, 3 kilometers away from Pyrgos village, the highest settlement of the island.
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Lighthouse of Akrotiri
In the beautiful village of Akrotiri you can find the well-known lighthouse located on the extreme southwest part of the island, 18 kilometers away from the capital of Santorini. It is considered one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in Cyclades. Attuned to the rest of the island, it is an admirable building with whitewashed walls standing on the edge of a high cliff right above the sea. It is, by all means, an idyllic setting.
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Therasia Island
Therasia is a small, almost uninhabited island (only 300 residents more or less live here) that sticks with tradition and authenticity. It is awash with nothing but serenity and natural beauty and the hospitality of its inhabitants is always there to welcome you. It lies on the west of Santorini, opposite of the village of Oia, just one nautical mile away. There are boat routes that depart from Ammoudi Bay to Riva, the port of Therasia, a distance that takes less than 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the ferryboat from Athinios port to Riva or the old port of Therasia, Korfos. But the best choice is to take a guided boat tour where you will spend your day exploring and learning about the history of the volcano and Therasia. Many excursions of that kind are organized daily and it is the most suitable way to have an ultimate experience in Therasia and the volcanic islands.
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