One of the biggest draws to the island is the natural beauty of the sea and volcanic crater. The crater is located directly in the middle of a 32-square-foot basin of water.
Many people move to the islands for the summer to enjoy the traditional Cycladic villages. These buildings are bright colored and have blue windows. The buildings look bold against the volcanic rocks around them.
Santorini's name comes from "Santa Irini." Ultimately, the proper name of the Grecian Island is Thera.
Santorini is located between Ios and Anati. It is 130 nautical miles from Piraeus and 70 from Crete.
During the fall, winter and spring, the population of Santorini is 7,000. However, in the summer you will find many people move into their vacation homes, raising the population to 11,000.
