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A trip to the most glamorous Greek island in the South of the Aegean Sea will fill you with special lasting memories. Even in ruins, Santorini still boasts of spectacular views, so don't forget your camera! This volcanic island is also reported to be a fabulous wedding destination. No wonder there are so many flights to Santorini all year round!

Ancient archaeological sites can be found in Minoan. In this settlement, you will see monumental buildings known as 'palaces', such as Knossos, Phaistos and Kato Zakros. Each of these palaces has its own unique characteristics. the settlement of Thera has magnificent remains from the Roman, Byzantine and Hellenistic period. And if you fancy some hiking, this is a good place to be. More on history and culture of Santorini can be found in the Megaro Gyzi Museum in Fira. This museum exhibits a lot of archaic engravings, drawings, dresses and maps.

If you are looking for ideas on what to do when you get to this destination, good suggestions would be to go on a cruise or to visit Vlychada. From this beach, the company S/Y Eleftheria organises excellent sunset boat cruises with fantastic food and wine, which can be far better than lying by the beach. There are many positive reviews on the internet from tourist who have kept coming back to Santorini and enjoyed these tours several times. There are also sailing excursions which are organised by different sailing companies. You can enjoy a good 6 hours of sailing on the blue lagoon and afterwards you can savour good barbeque food.

The three most popular beach resorts in Santori are Kamari, Perissa and Red beach. What these three beaches have in common are their black sands. However, each of these beaches has got its unique features. The Perissa beach is closer to the Ancient Thera ruins; the Kamari and the Red beach are both seperated by a massive rock known as the Mesa Vouno.

For more entertainment and amusement, Santorini usually host an International Music festival in Cyclades from the end of July till the beginning of September. The festival features a lot of artists from all over the world.

Nightlife in this part of island is amazing. Examples of clubs to visit include Silia Pool bar and Groove bar Kamari.

Santorini is famous for its sweet wine. A holiday in Santorini definitely is a good opportunity to go on winery tours where you get to taste different wines from various indigenous grapes. Don't miss out on wineries such as Antoniou, Boutari and Santo.