Santorini: The best Mediterranean holiday destination

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 11, 2008 – A volcano’s eruption thousands of years ago seems to be more than enough for transforming a place into a popular holiday destination. However, is this the case of Santorini?

Known with the name Santorini or Thera, this island belongs to the Cycladic group of islands in the Aegean Sea, Greece, but also to the most popular and romantic tourist spots. The volcano that exploded there in about 1630 BC is a major attraction of the island, but certainly not the only one.

Recently the readers of the Spanish magazine “Cruceros y Destinos”, which specializes in cruise holidays, have voted Santorini as the best Mediterranean cruise destination. Although the Aegean Sea islands gain much of tourist attention, Santorini has a unique character that by far distinguishes. It must be one of the most spectacular, photogenic and mysterious islands in the world.

Much has been written and discussed about the mystery that covers the relationship between Santorini and Plato’s ancient myth of Atlantis, while many articles and conferences still bother with the issue, adding to the island’s prestige.

The natural beauty of Santorini and its unique landscape, whitewashed villages and the black sand beaches are almost supernatural. At the extreme north end of the island, the houses of the famous Oia village are carved out of the rock and the village square is a balcony looking into the Caldera – the volcano’s view. The sight takes visitors’ breaths away and if they wait long enough, it can give them the ultimate experience…a Santorini sunset.

Hundreds of weddings and honeymoons are every year planned for the magical island, while proposals are also a phenomenon often seen on Santorini. How can it not be an inspiring island?

Finally, its fertile volcanic soil is the reason of the hundreds of vineyards and wineries everywhere on the island. The delicious wines of Santorini, such as the traditional “Vinsanto”, are hosted on the dinner tables all over Europe.  Wine tasting is also a very popular activity for tourists, especially when accompanied by the delightful Greek “mezedes” delicacies!

A life’s time travel to this miraculous place can not be missed…
Many websites propose information about Santorini such as www.greeka.com that will invite you to explore Santorini and organize the perfect vacation to the most charming destination in Greece. Grab the chance for an amazing experience that will take you beyond the myths…