Lookout, Fortification
Skaros is one of the most famous symbols of the island and a popular viewpoint for watching sunsets. Just below the village of Imerovigli, 250 metres above sea level, a high, steep cliff rises, on top of which you can see the ruins of a former Venetian fortress from the 13th century. The most beautiful views are to be had immediately after descending the steps from Imerovigli with the small chapel in the foreground. [btn "Find accommodation in…
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Tourist town, Lookout, Church
The town of Oia, located on the northwestern tip of Santorini, is one of the most beautiful places in Greece, but also in Europe. After all, Oia is known all over the world for its beautiful sunsets over the typical Greek churches with their white facades and blue roofs, standing on a steep hillside above the sea. [btn "Buy tickets to Santorini" /go-skyscanner] Oia battles it out with neighbouring Fira for the title of 'most beautiful village…
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Tourist town, Church, Lookout, Cable car, Staircase
Fira is the largest city of Santorini and together with the village of Oia, it is one of the most photogenic and beautiful places not only in Greece, but without exaggeration in the whole world. Fira (sometimes also spelled Thira or Thera) impresses visitors with its typical blue and white houses built on a 260 meter high cliff above the sea. [btn "Buy tickets to Santorini" /go-skyscanner] The town is also the natural centre of all the action…
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Village, Lookout
Imerovigli is one of the most beautiful places on Santorini, along with Oia and Fira. It is one of the highest places on the island, its centre is 330 metres above sea level, which is only a few dozen metres from the town as the crow flies. Imerovigli is situated along the edge of a former crater, now a sea cliff over 300 metres high, and thanks to its location, it offers breathtaking views of all sides of the island. [btn "Find accommodation…
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