The island of Thirasia in Santorini: The island of Thirassia is located in close proximity to Santorini and, in fact, it was once a part of it. The volcanic eruption that happened at around 1500 B.C. broke Santorini into many pieces and Thirassia emerged as one of those. Thirassia is today a virgin island, still untouched by tourism and modern Read more...

Santorini Bellonio Cultural Center: The Bellonio Cultural Center in Fira is the melting pot of Santorini’s culture, tradition and heritage. The Center is ideally located adjoining the Post Office. It is undoubtedly one of Santorini’s most popular and prestigious cultural venues. Inside the premises of the center, there is a well-stocked library with a stupendous array of books on various Read more...

Santorini Skaros Rock: Skaros is a rocky headland that protrudes out to the azure blue Aegean Sea. It is located in front of the village of Imerovigli. In the earlier days, a majestic castle was located here and used to be the principal place of the Christian congregation in Santorini, till the beginning of the 1800s. Unfortunately, the castle was Read more...

The Venetian Castle of Santorini: The village of Akrotiri offers one of the most interesting archeological sites in Santorini, the Minoan site. In the year 1967, Professor Spiros Marinatos and his dedicated team of archaeologists conducted a great excavation that brought to light the vestiges of the fabulous city which had a highly evolved civilization. Large quantities of artifacts including Read more...

The Catholic Cathedral of Santorini, Cyclades: The Catholic Cathedral is very close to the Orthodox Church. It is located in the Catholic quarter of Fira and distinguishes for its vibrant colors. This cathedral of Santorini is in great contrast to many of its Byzantine neighbors. The peach exterior and its size make it stand out from afar. There is also Read more...

Museum of Prehistoric Thera: The Museum of Prehistoric Thera is located in Fira and exhibits findings from the prehistoric times that have been excavated from Akrotiri Minoan site, the Ancient Thera and other areas on Santorini. Exhibits include ceramics, marble statues, Minoan frescoes, tools, and weaponry. This museum is quite spectacular even from the outside. It hosts a rich collection Read more...