Santorini, Painted in Blue
Whitewashed villages spill down volcanic cliffs above water in a blue that doesn't look real in photos. Come for the caldera views, stay past sunset once the crowds thin out.
Overview
Santorini formed when a volcano nearly erased it a few thousand years ago, and the island has been rebuilding a reputation ever since: cave hotels carved into the caldera wall, vineyards growing straight out of volcanic ash, and an Oia sunset crowded enough that locals plan their evenings around avoiding it.
The villages of Fira and Oia cling to the caldera rim in a switchback of white plaster and blue domes, connected by donkey paths and a cable car that's been running since the 1980s. Two nights here is a taste; four lets you actually slow down.
Things to Do
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Handpicked Stays
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Travel Guide
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