Drone Hellas - Σαντορίνη (Santorini) {Oia, Fira, Perissa, Athinios}
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Η Σαντορίνη, Θήρα ή Στρογγύλη (παλαιότερη ονομασία) είναι νησί που βρίσκεται στο νότιο Αιγαίο πέλαγος, στο νησιωτικό σύμπλεγμα των Κυκλάδων, νότια της Ίου και δυτικά από την Ανάφη. Απέχει από τον Πειραιά 128 ναυτικά μίλια και 63 ναυτικά μίλια από τη Κρήτη. Ο Αθηνιός, το μεγαλύτερο λιμάνι του νησιού, έχει δημιουργηθεί στον ομώνυμο όρμο. Η έκταση της είναι 76,19 τετραγωνικά χιλιόμετρα. Σήμερα η Σαντορίνη είναι ένα από τα διασημότερα τουριστικά κέντρα του κόσμου.
Είναι γνωστή για το ηφαίστειο της. Η τελευταία ηφαιστειακή δραστηριότητα ήταν το έτος 1950. Τμήματα του ηφαιστείου της Σαντορίνης είναι: Η Νέα Καμένη (1707-1711 μ.Χ.), η Παλαιά Καμένη (46-47 μ.Χ.), το υποθαλάσσιο ηφαίστειο Κολούμπο(ενεργό) (1650 μ.Χ.), τα Χριστιανά νησιά. Η Σαντορίνη ανήκει στο ηφαιστειακό τόξο του Αιγαίου και χαρακτηρίζεται ενεργό ηφαίστειο μαζί με τα Μέθανα, την Μήλο και την Νίσυρο. Η Σαντορίνη καθώς και τα νησιά Θηρασία και Ασπρονήσι είναι απομεινάρια του ηφαιστειογενούς νησιού Στρογγύλη. Η Στρογγύλη ήταν ένας ηφαιστειακός κώνος. Το κεντρικό τμήμα της ανατινάχτηκε μαζί με τον κρατήρα του ηφαιστείου από τη Μινωική έκρηξη που έγινε το 1613 π.Χ. και είχε ως αποτέλεσμα τη δημιουργία αυτού που σήμερα ονομάζουμε καλδέρα της Σαντορίνης και την καταστροφή του προϊστορικού πολιτισμού του νησιού. Στο θαλάσσιο χάσμα που σχηματίστηκε μεταξύ Θήρας και Θηρασίας, που έχει βάθος 1.500 μέτρων, κατά καιρούς βγήκαν στην επιφάνεια ηφαιστειακοί κώνοι που σχημάτισαν τα εξής νησιά: την Παλαιά, τη Μικρή και τη Νέα Καμένη, την Καμένη Γεωργίου του Α΄, την Καμένη του Φουκέ, την Αφρόσσα και τη Δάφνη. Όλα αυτά τα νησιά μεγάλωναν σιγά-σιγά και ενώθηκαν, εκτός από την Παλαιά Καμένη.
Santorini, classically Thera, and officially Thira, is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast of Greece's mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago which bears the same name and is the remnant of a volcanic caldera. It forms the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 sq mi) and a 2011 census population of 15,550. The municipality of Santorini includes the inhabited islands of Santorini and Therasia and the uninhabited islands of Nea Kameni, Palaia Kameni, Aspronisi, and Christiana. The total land area is 90.623 km2 (34.990 sq mi). Santorini is part of the Thira regional unit.Santorini is essentially what remains after an enormous volcanic eruption that destroyed the earliest settlements on a formerly single island, and created the current geological caldera. A giant central, rectangular lagoon, which measures about 12 by 7 km (7.5 by 4.3 mi), is surrounded by 300 m (980 ft) high, steep cliffs on three sides. The main island slopes downward to the Aegean Sea. On the fourth side, the lagoon is separated from the sea by another much smaller island called Therasia; the lagoon is connected to the sea in two places, in the northwest and southwest. The depth of the caldera, at 400m, makes it impossible for any but the largest ships to anchor anywhere in the protected bay; there is also a fisherman's harbour at Vlychada, on the southwestern coast. The island's principal port is Athinios. The capital, Fira, clings to the top of the cliff looking down on the lagoon. The volcanic rocks present from the prior eruptions feature olivine and have a small presence of hornblende.It is the most active volcanic centre in the South Aegean Volcanic Arc, though what remains today is chiefly a water-filled caldera. The volcanic arc is approximately 500 km (310 mi) long and 20 to 40 km (12 to 25 mi) wide. The region first became volcanically active around 3–4 million years ago, though volcanism on Thera began around 2 million years ago with the extrusion of dacitic lavas from vents around the Akrotiri.The island is the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history: the Minoan eruption (sometimes called the Thera eruption), which occurred some 3,600 years ago at the height of the Minoan civilization. The eruption left a large caldera surrounded by volcanic ash deposits hundreds of metres deep and may have led indirectly to the collapse of the Minoan civilization on the island of Crete, 110 km (68 mi) to the south, through a gigantic tsunami. Another popular theory holds that the Thera eruption is the source of the legend of Atlantis.
Holiday and Travel Destination Santorini, Greek Island and the Villa Michalis
Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.
Two weeks holiday in Santorini, staying at Villa Michalis in Vilchada. Visited the beaches nearby and the capital Fira. Hired a car to visit Oia.
Vlychada is an easily accessible beach by car or bus, located on the south coast of Santorini, 13 kilometers from Fira. It stands out for the overwhelming carved cliffs that resemble a sculptor’s work but is, in fact, a natural process owed to the volcano, the wind and the sea. It is a lengthy beach with relatively shallow waters and dark volcanic sand and pebbles, like most beaches in Santorini. Not that crowded but organized with multiple sunbeds, straw umbrellas and a canteen, you can spend many relaxing hours here and cherish the spectacular sight all around. Merely this natural wonder makes it worthwhile.
The Sailing and Yachting Center is also found in Vlychada, in the small charming port close to the beach. Small yachts and boats anchor in the marina there and you can enjoy a meal including fresh fish in the local, traditional taverns. Additionally, you can visit the Tomato Industrial Museum, a former tomato factory, and enjoy a guided tour concerning the traditional methods of cultivation and production of the tomato, a well-known product of Santorini.
Vlychada Beach is worthy for the without parallel lunar landscape that enchants all visitors and is unique among the beaches in Santorini. It is, in fact, the most atmospheric beach you can find in the whole island.
Villa Michalis
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the mountains, Villa Michalis is located in Vlychada in the Santoríni Region, 15 km from Oía. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Every room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer.
You will find ticket service at the property.
Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for horse riding and snorkeling. Fira is 9 km from Villa Michalis, while Kamari is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Thira Airport, 8 km from Villa Michalis.
Fira is the capital of Santorini, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. The Museum of Prehistoric Thira displays items from the destroyed Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri, including wall paintings and ceramics. Nearby, the whitewashed Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral has frescoes by local artist Christoforos Asimis. Fira’s clifftop location affords views of Nea Kameni, a still-active volcanic island to the west.
Oia is a coastal town on the northwestern tip of Santorini, a Greek Aegean island. The town has whitewashed houses carved into the rugged clifftops, and overlooks a vast caldera filled with water. In a 19th-century mansion, the Naval Maritime Museum has exhibits on local seafaring history, including old figureheads, sailors’ chests and models of old ships. Nearby is the ruined Oia Castle, known for its sunset views.