Santorini has an absolute unique setting on our planet. There are no other places like Santorini.
I worked many seasons in the Mediterranean sea and I traveled many times to Santorini. This port was enjoyed the most by everyone: guests and employees. After every season, it was always one of the favorite port of call of the crew.
Santorini is a volcanic island and by this fact, it is pretty much the volcano crater that comes out of the sea. It gives it a croissant shape with a little cone in the middle where the "volcano tours" go to.
There is always some cruise ships in the waters of Santorini and they have their own local boats that transports passengers to the jetty where they walk up the long flight of stairs, ride a donkey up and down or take the cable car to the top (Fira).
It is a magical place to wonder around. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants by the cliff side providing fantastic views of the surroundings. You can rent easily at cheap price a car or scooters to travel the island, which can be easily seen in one day.
There are some beaches around, but remember that it is a volcanic island, which means you will end with rocks at best or burning black sand; so wear some nice sandals to walk around. The water around Santorini is very deep which makes it quite cold as well.
If you are a scuba diver, Santorini is not a good place for scuba diving; there is really nothing to see so don't waste your time looking around for that activity there.
One of the nicest village to see is Oia at the very tip of the island, although be prepared for large tourist crowds.
I worked many seasons in the Mediterranean sea and I traveled many times to Santorini. This port was enjoyed the most by everyone: guests and employees. After every season, it was always one of the favorite port of call of the crew.
Santorini is a volcanic island and by this fact, it is pretty much the volcano crater that comes out of the sea. It gives it a croissant shape with a little cone in the middle where the "volcano tours" go to.
There is always some cruise ships in the waters of Santorini and they have their own local boats that transports passengers to the jetty where they walk up the long flight of stairs, ride a donkey up and down or take the cable car to the top (Fira).
It is a magical place to wonder around. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants by the cliff side providing fantastic views of the surroundings. You can rent easily at cheap price a car or scooters to travel the island, which can be easily seen in one day.
There are some beaches around, but remember that it is a volcanic island, which means you will end with rocks at best or burning black sand; so wear some nice sandals to walk around. The water around Santorini is very deep which makes it quite cold as well.
If you are a scuba diver, Santorini is not a good place for scuba diving; there is really nothing to see so don't waste your time looking around for that activity there.
One of the nicest village to see is Oia at the very tip of the island, although be prepared for large tourist crowds.
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