Located in southern Aegean Sea between Anafi and Ios, Santorini is an island region of Greece that has one of the most amazing landscapes in the whole world. The lofty cliffs, traditional villages of the Cyclades, and stupendous views of the submerged

volcano caldera have made this location one of the highly visited tourist destinations. The superb sunset from Oia is an unforgettable experience. The panoramic scenery of the region has been a great source of inspiration for artists from across the globe. The pebbled and dark sandy beaches of Monolithos, Kamari, and Perissa, and its deep blue water attracts numerous vacationers. Domed churches and remains of the bygone era are noticeable wherever you go. For a fun-filled holiday in this exotic locale, book one of the Santorini Greece holiday rentals today and set out for a journey never experienced before.

Museum of Prehistoric Thera, located in Fira, is the storehouse of superb artworks from the prehistoric Cyclades. Also the Archaeological Museum is another notable site that has valuable artifacts on the history of the island. The Hellenistic and Roman sculptures of this museum, since the Archaic to the Roman period, deserves special mention. Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of Fira is an important tourist location. This church, constructed in 1827 and reconstructed after an earthquake in 1956, has excellent paintings by Christoforos Assimis. There are a few fascinating castles on this island like the Oia Castle, Pyrgos Castle, and Akrotiri Castle and Tower. Other places of tourist interest include Lignos Folklore Museum, George E. Argyros Museum, Art Space Gallery and Winery, Akrotiri archaeological site, and so on. For seclusion and privacy, a visit to the beach of Vourvoulos will be an ideal choice. Rent one of the Santorini holiday apartments today and enjoy unmatched warmth and hospitality.

The local restaurants are known for traditional Santorinian dishes like fava dip, a kind of salad. Other must-try dishes are tomatokeftedes, grilled meat, and a variety of seafood. These accompanied by a bottle of wine called raki will be a nice complement. Another fun and frolicking activity here can be shopping in the small shops flanking the cobbled streets. You will find superb handicrafts, leather goods, and chic boutiques here. Fira and Oia have some of the best shops of the island. One of the best times to book Santorini villas is during summer as it is the time for celebrating Festival of Jazz music, an important cultural event of this region.