Santorini island hotels and vacations in Greece
Santorini also knowns as Fira (or Thira, Thera) in Greece is a small archipelago that was formed by the volcanic activity in the Aegean Sea and part of the Cyclades islands. It is about 200 km southeast from Greece's mainland and is the southernmost island of the Cyclades with an area of approximately 73 km 2 and a population of about 14 000 people. Fira is also called the chief town of the island, which is a beautiful tourist center, attracting thousands of tourists from around the world. Santorini is known for its Greek style of life and modern luxury. It is dotted with hotels, bars, restaurants, taverns, clubs, beautiful beaches and is surrounded by crystal clear water. The name Santorini was given to it by the Latin empire in the 13th century. Among the things which must see during your stay there and the best sightseeing are: * Lover's beach - located near Akrotiri about 12 km from Fira; * Beaches in Kamari, Armeni, Perissa and Kokkini (aka Kokkini Par