Travel Guide of Thera in Greece by Influencers and Travelers

Santorini, officially Thira and classic Greek Thera, is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast of Greece's mainland.

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1 - Oia

Oia or Ia is a small village and former community in the South Aegean on the islands of Thira and Therasia, in the Cyclades, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the municipality of Santorini, of which it is a municipal unit.

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2 - Akrotiri

Akrotiri was a Cycladic Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini. The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption sometime in the 16th century BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks.

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3 - Boat Tours in Santorini

Take in the Caldera of Santorini on a leisurely catamaran cruise down the coast! Starting from Oia, you stop at the Hot Springs and the White and Red Beach, passing by some of Santorini's iconic viewpoints along the way. To top it all off, a barbeque...

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4 - Imerovigli

Imerovigli is a village on the island of Santorini, Greece, adjacent to the north of the island capital Fira. Imerovigli is mostly famous for its beautiful sunset, that it is called "balcony to the Aegean".

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5 - Nea Kameni

Nea Kameni is a small uninhabited Greek island of volcanic origin located in the Aegean Sea, within the flooded Santorini caldera.

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6 - Scuba Diving in Santorini

Explore the volcanic seabeds around Santorini on one or several dives departing from Akrotiri! Select a diving package from the selection and head out to the Volcanic Caldera, explore shipwrecks, and discover the Aegean marine life accompanied by a c...

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7 - Órmos Athiniós

Athinios port or simply Athinios is the primary ferry port of Santorini, located approximately 10 km south of the capital Fira. It is the only port on Santorini with regular passenger ferry services linking the island to Piraeus, Cyclades and Crete.

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8 - Perissa

Perissa is a village on the island of Santorini, Greece. It is located 13 km to the southeast of Fira, near the Messa Vouno rock. According to the 2011 census, Perissa has 678 permanent inhabitants. It is part of the community of Emporio. Perissa boasts magnificent beaches on the Aegean including Perissa Beach itself.

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9 - Jet Skiing in Santorini

This jet ski safari adventure is a unique way to discover the beautiful island of Santorini, starting off on the black sandy shore of Perivolos. Santorini is a popular Greek island situated in the Aegean Sea. Perivolos Beach is a unique beach located...

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10 - Santorini caldera

Santorini caldera is a large, mostly submerged caldera, located in the southern Aegean Sea, 120 kilometers north of Crete in Greece.

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11 - Ancient Thera

Ancient Thera is an antique city on a ridge of the steep, 360 m high Messavouno mountain on the Greek island of Santorini. It was named after the mythical ruler of the island, Theras, and was inhabited from the 9th century BC until 726 AD.

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12 - Sea Kayaking in Santorini

Enjoy a morning sea kayaking excursion off the coast of Santorini from Akrotiri. Welcoming adventurers from ages 14 and up! Santorini is a picturesque island located in the Cyclades archipelago in Greece. Akrotiri is a historic village loca...

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13 - Kamari

Kamari is a coastal village on the southeastern part of the Aegean island of Santorini, Greece, in the Cyclades archipelago with a population of approx. 1800 according to the 2001 census. It is part of the

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14 - Pyrgos Kallistis

Pyrgos Kallistis or simply Pyrgos is a village on the Aegean island of Santorini, Greece, in the Cyclades archipelago with a population of 912 according to the 2011 census.

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15 - Parasailing in Santorini

Fly over the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea on this fun parasailing flight from Perissa, Santorini! Take in the panoramic view of Santorini from 350 feet in the air (100 m). From this height, you can see all the way to the volcano of Sa...

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16 - Therasia

Therasia, also known as Thirasía, is an island in the volcanic island group of Santorini in the Greek Cyclades. It lies north-west of Nea Kameni, a small island formed in recent centuries by volcanic activity and thus marking the centre of the island group.

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17 - Thira

Thira is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of South Aegean. The regional unit covers the islands of Thira, Anafi, Folegandros, Ios, Sikinos and several smaller islands in the Aegean Sea.

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18 - Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist

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19 - Byzantine Castle Ruins

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20 - Oia castle

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Thera is a small island in the Aegean Sea.

Some travel tips for Thera, Greece would be to visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri, take a dip in the hot springs, go on a boat tour around the Caldera, and enjoy the sunset from Oia.

-Thera is known for its volcanic activity, and its principal town is Fira.
-Thera is a popular tourist destination, and attractions include the archaeological site of Akrotiri, the hot springs, and the beaches.
-When travelling to Thera, be sure to pack sunscreen, swimwear, and comfortable shoes.

The best travel experience in Thera, Greece is definitely the food. There are so many great places to eat, and the people are so friendly. You can really get a feel for the culture and the way of life here.

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