Welcome to Santorini
The municipality of Thera includes an additional 12 local subdivisions on Santorini island: Akrotiri, Emporio, Episkopis Gonia, Exo Gonia, Imerovigli, Karterados, Megalohori, Mesaria, Pyrgos Kallistis, Thera (the seat of the municipality), Vothon, and Vourvoulos.
Santorini was also struck by a devastating earthquake in 1956. Although the volcano is dormant at the present time, at the current active crater (there are several former craters on Nea Kameni), steam and carbon dioxide are given off.
History
Volcanism on Santorini is due to the Hellenic Trench subduction zone southwest of Crete. The oceanic crust of the northern margin of the African Plate is being subducted under Greece and the Aegean Sea, which is thinned continental crust. The subduction compels the formation of the Hellenic arc, which includes Santorini and other volcanic centres, such as Methana, Milos, and Kos.
In 1707 an undersea volcano breached the sea surface, forming the current centre of activity at Nea Kameni in the centre of the lagoon, and eruptions centred on it continue—the twentieth century saw three such, the last in 1950. Santorini was also struck by a devastating earthquake in 1956. Although the volcano is dormant at the present time, at the current active crater (there are several former craters on Nea Kameni), steam and carbon dioxide are given off.
Beaches
The oldest signs of human settlement are Late Neolithic (4th millennium BC or earlier), but c. 2000–1650 BC Akrotiri developed into one of the Aegean’s major Bronze Age ports, with recovered objects that came not just from Crete, but also from Anatolia, Cyprus, Syria, and Egypt, as well as from the Dodecanese and the Greek mainland.
Sights to visit
Spend a day at Paros Park
The Environmental and Cultural Park is located on the northernmost peninsula of Paros, only a short distance from Naoussa. It is easily accessible via road and via sea . The Park is perfect for geology, culture, and history enthusiasts, as well as for everyone who loves a casual stroll in a well-preserved natural area. As one of the most multi-faceted places on Paros, it is surely one of the top things to do during your Greek vacation on the island.
Agios Ioannis Monastery
Near the vast Paros Park lies the charming little bay of Monastery, engulfed by fascinating rocky hills. It is part of the wider Agios Ioannis shore, with the homonym church of Agios Ioannis Detis on the right side( One can easily understand that it is one of the most photographed churches of the Cyclades.)
During summertime, visitors can attend the numerous events and concerts taking place there.
Antiparos Island
Paros Villages
There’s no better way to immerse yourself in everything authentic and traditional about Paros than exploring the villages especially Lefkes. Right in the heart of the island, you can also visit Alyki for sea tastes, Prodromos,Marpisa and Dryos.
Beaches
Kolymbithres
Kolymbithres is the most famous beach in Paros. The beach is known for its rock formations(Naousa). Accesable by sea and road.
Kalogeros
Kalogeros Beach, a hidden gem in the island, is known for the healing mud you can have a natural spa treatment(Marmara)
Monastery (Paros Park)
Monastery (Paros Park) is a small rocky bay on the northern side of the island. This beach is organized and accessible from the small port of Naousa also there are watersports in this beach.(Naousa)
Faragas
Faragas Beach, a serie of 3 cove beaches on the southern part of the island.(Alyki)
Palm
Palm Beach, Agia irini is an excelent sandy beach with clear waters. (Agia irini)
Laggeri
Laggeri Beach, free your body and your soul, the only nude beach on the island, it is accesable only by the sea(Naousa)
Trypiti
Trypiti beach, on the south east coast of the island it is not well known to the tourists ans it provides clear blue waters, also you can make dives from the high cliff.
Santa Maria
Santa Maria is an organized beach with a beach bar in close distance from Naoussa. You can find many watersports centres along.Mikri Santa Maria 2km away from Santa Maria.
Cabana
Cabana Beach Bar and Punda Beach Bar the only beach bars on the island you can listen to R&B electro greek music you will have you feeling in mykonos
Sights to visit
Spend a day at Paros Park
The Environmental and Cultural Park is located on the northernmost peninsula of Paros, only a short distance from Naoussa. It is easily accessible via road and via sea . The Park is perfect for geology, culture, and history enthusiasts, as well as for everyone who loves a casual stroll in a well-preserved natural area. As one of the most multi-faceted places on Paros, it is surely one of the top things to do during your Greek vacation on the island.
Agios Ioannis Monastery
Near the vast Paros Park lies the charming little bay of Monastery, engulfed by fascinating rocky hills. It is part of the wider Agios Ioannis shore, with the homonym church of Agios Ioannis Detis on the right side( One can easily understand that it is one of the most photographed churches of the Cyclades.)
During summertime, visitors can attend the numerous events and concerts taking place there.
Antiparos Island
Paros Villages
There’s no better way to immerse yourself in everything authentic and traditional about Paros than exploring the villages especially Lefkes. Right in the heart of the island, you can also visit Alyki for sea tastes, Prodromos,Marpisa and Dryos.
