Early volcanic activity in the Thira region began 1.5 million years ago and produced lavas which enveloped the ancient rock formations (limestone of Profitis…
View of the caldera from Oia . Today Santorini is a crescent-shaped island surrounding the caldera (the collapsed volcano filled with water) resulting from the…
The small islands of Nea Kamini and Palea Kamini, and Aspronisi (right). Volcanic activity can be observed in Nea Kamini and Palea Kamini. Nea Kamini is…
The small islands of Nea Kamini and Palea Kamini, and Aspronisi seen from Oia.
Nea Kamini in the middle of the caldera.
Nea Kamini in the middle of the caldera, Oia is in the back.
Santorini's main harbor.
The cliffs around the caldera are up to 250m high.
Near the narrowest point of Santorini, the sea can be seen on both sides of the island.
Infinity pool: the water from the pool forms a waterfall such that there appears to be a continuity between the pool and the caldera.
The road from the main harbor to the top of the cliff forms laces.
