Santorini

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Santorini

 Akrotiri Heights Nea Kamene Thera

 

Thera, city on top of the hill

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Santorini is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion, destroying the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island, and leading to the creation of the current geological caldera. Its spectacular physical beauty, along with a dynamic nightlife, have made the island one of Europe's tourist hotspots. 

 

beauty in its whiteness

 

 

traditional transport to the top

 

now made easier with a cable lift

 

up the hill the old way

 

white church

 

 

 

in the town of Oia

 

street scene

 

donkey transport in front of tourist shops

 

 

rural church

 

the morning chat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The city of Fira.

 

 

 

Photos from the Heights

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Akrotiri Heights Nea Kamene Thera

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