Wedding destination
Santorini
Island in the Aegean Sea
Santorini, one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea, was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century B.C.E., forever shaping its rugged landscape and villages. The whitewashed, cubist houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the clear Aegean and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.
Area: 90.96 km²
Max length: 18 km
Area code: 22860
It is next to impossible that someone visits Greece, but does not visit the awe-inspiring Santorini. Thira or Santorini, shaped in the form of a crescent, is a precious Aegean gem which is basically an island group consisting of other islands including Palea and Thirassia, among a few others. It might not be generally known to all but complex of Santorini islands still is considered an active volcano. Islands forming Santorini were formed due to extensive active of volcano and over centuries, 12 huge eruptions took place.
Tourism
In 1956 a major earthquake near Amorgos island resulted in the demolishing of many buildings in the north of Santorini, leading to the desertion of many of its villages. The expansion of tourism has resulted in the growth of the economy and population. The major settlements include Fira (Phira), Oia, Emporio, Kamari, Perissa, Imerovigli, Pyrgos, and Therasia. Akrotiri is a major archaeological site, with ruins from the Minoan era. Santorini's primary industry is tourism, particularly in the summer months. In 2007, the cruise ship MS Sea Diamond ran aground and sank inside the caldera. The island's pumice quarries have been closed since 1986, in order to preserve the caldera. Santorini was ranked the world's top island for many other magazines and travel sites, including the Travel+Leisure Magazine, the BBC,US News, andTripAdvisor.
Comments
Post a Comment