The high cliffs loom up, the white houses start reflecting the sun, and the black volcanic rocks gleam off the water. You have hit Santorini. Known for its amazing sunsets, Santorini is a picturesque circle on the sea. The crescent shape of the island is formed around an active volcano! There are tours from the Santorini harbour that lead explorers on tours of the volcano, climbing up through sweeping winds that almost push you off the trail! After the volcano, there is the opportunity to take a dip in the hot springs supplied by the volcano. According to guides on the island, there are about 70-80 small earthquakes daily around the volcano which keep a huge eruption from happening. Back on the island, it is recommended to take a donkey ride up the 650 steps that lead from the harbour back up to the main city, Fira. On the other side of the island the coast is lined with black sand and red rock beaches. The city of Oia is the most popular place to watch the magnificent sunset fall into the Aegean Sea past the volcano, but anywhere on the island will give vacationers a spectacular view. Along with the blue topped churches and white washed buildings, Santorini also has bars and clubs to keep the night entertaining. Fira is known to have a bit of everything- the nightlife, the spectacular views, and the traditional Greek lodgings. Fira is the main city of the island where the ferries come in, the boats leave to go to the volcano, and cable cars bring guests up and down the cliffs. The best way of seeing the whole of Santorini is to rent a car or ATV from one of the many sellers, and head off into the amazing sunset.

Written by  Melissa Rubin.

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