An Introduction to Santorini
Santorini has an era of 96 square kilometers and a permanent population
of 11,381. It is situated 130 nautical miles from Crete and has
a coastline 69 kilometers long.
It
has a pleasant climate and rather cool summers.
The west coast of Santorini ends in a steep precipice, the caldera,
that measures 32 square miles and is 300 to 400 meters deep.
Perched on the rim of the cliffs are the island's main towns, Fira and Ia. On the other side of Santorini, the earth spreads out gently down to the sea.
Here is where Santorini's most popular beaches are found - Kamari, Perissa and Monolithos - all with black sand. Santorini owes its unique topography and its elliptical shape to volcanic activity in the prehistoric area.
The island's soil, thanks to its origins, is particularly fertile. Among the most prized of its produce, was its wine.
Today the islanders are mostly engaged in professions related to tourism.
Santorini in recent years has developed into a summer holiday resort
for thousands of Greeks and foreigners.
Its important archaeological sites and its stunning beauty, attract thousands of tourists from all over the world every summer.
Athina Repose Santorini Suites are located in Santorini's Island capital, Fira, a short walk's distance from downtown, mounted on a rock top, with a panoramic view of the Caldera cliff and the volcano.
The natural
beauty of the landscape and the magnificence of the mesmerizing view
are bound to seduce
you.
The athina suite's architecture, in absolute harmony with the famous style of Cyclades Islands' picturesque abode, melts with one of the most renowned sunsets in the world, to create a romantic unforgettable ambience.
The attentive, yet discreet, service and the luxury of the Suites offer the comfort expected of an ideal top-class resort.
The Megaron Gyzi This beautiful old mansion-museum, located in Fira, exhibits engravings of the 16th through the 19th centuries with dresses, views and maps of the Cycladic islands as well as old manuscripts and old photographs of how Santorini looked before the devastating earthquake of 1956 and paintings of well-known Greek artists who worked on the island.
The Isles of Palea and Nea Kameni The two small
islands in the center
of the Santorini caldera, Palea and Nea Kameni, " the volcano " to
the local people, are the youngest volcanic lands in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Palea
Kameni (Old Burnt Island) is less than 2000 years old, while Nea
Kameni (Young Burnt Island) began to form only 425 years ago and
its youngest lavas are less than 50 years old. 
These two islands represent the volcano's most recent activity.
Santorini's famous beaches are spread out mainly along the eastern and the south-eastern side of the island.
Each beach has special characteristics, which make it unique and outstanding.
The black shining pebbles, the unique land formations, the black, white and red sand, make up an unforgettable scenery.
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