We are staying in Firostephani just near Fira which is the capital of Santorini. It's a 10 min walk into Fira.....30 mins if you get distracted by all the shopping!
Here is a short history lesson of Santorini:
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.
A giant central lagoon, more or less rectangular, and measuring about 12 km by 7 km (8 mi by 4 mi), is surrounded by 300 m (984 ft) high steep cliffs on three sides. The island slopes downward from the cliffs to the surrounding Aegean Sea. On the fourth side, the lagoon is separated from the sea by another much smaller island called Therasia; the lagoon merges with the sea in two places, in the northwest and southwest. The water in the centre of the lagoon is nearly 400 m (1300 ft) deep, thus making it a safe harbour for all kinds of shipping. The island's harbours are all in the lagoon and there are no ports on the outer perimeter of the island, and the capital, Fira, clings to the top of the cliff looking down on the lagoon.
Enough with the history lesson here are some more piccies from our relaxing day today.
Mmmm! It's a tough life.
Lots of cruise ships in the harbour today which made for a very busy and crowded day in Fira
The cable car that takes you up the top to Fira from the port
Or you can take a donkey ride to the top
You just can't get a bad photo in Santorini
Tony relaxing with his computer
Tony relaxing with a lovely couple staying in the next room...they come from New Farm in Brisbane. A small world
Sunset on the second day in Santorini.
- Posted using blogpress from my iPad.
Here is a short history lesson of Santorini:
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.
A giant central lagoon, more or less rectangular, and measuring about 12 km by 7 km (8 mi by 4 mi), is surrounded by 300 m (984 ft) high steep cliffs on three sides. The island slopes downward from the cliffs to the surrounding Aegean Sea. On the fourth side, the lagoon is separated from the sea by another much smaller island called Therasia; the lagoon merges with the sea in two places, in the northwest and southwest. The water in the centre of the lagoon is nearly 400 m (1300 ft) deep, thus making it a safe harbour for all kinds of shipping. The island's harbours are all in the lagoon and there are no ports on the outer perimeter of the island, and the capital, Fira, clings to the top of the cliff looking down on the lagoon.
Enough with the history lesson here are some more piccies from our relaxing day today.
Mmmm! It's a tough life.
Lots of cruise ships in the harbour today which made for a very busy and crowded day in Fira
The cable car that takes you up the top to Fira from the port
Or you can take a donkey ride to the top
You just can't get a bad photo in Santorini
Tony relaxing with his computer
Tony relaxing with a lovely couple staying in the next room...they come from New Farm in Brisbane. A small world
Sunset on the second day in Santorini.
- Posted using blogpress from my iPad.
oh now I'm REALLY jealous !!!
ReplyDeleteI adore Santorini.....enjoy Anne x
Tony and I are already planning our return, Dee. It's too beautiful to go just once!
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