Santorini（Santorini）Its ancient name was Thera, and later it was changed to Santorini in 1207 to commemorate Saint Irene.SantoriniGreeceThe Aegean Sea, 200 kilometers southeast of the mainland, is an island ring composed of a group of volcanoes. The largest island on Santorini Island Ring is also called Santorini Island, aliasSila Island（Thira）。
Santorini Island is located inKICLAZES ISLANDS(Cycladesislandcomplex) with an island area of 96square kilometre, the coastline is 69 kilometers long, and the population is about 14000, mostlyGreecePeople.Santorini Island is composed of three small islands, two of which are inhabited, and the middle one is sleepingisland。It happened here many times in historyVolcano eruptionIt was the most serious in 1500 BC. The center of the island collapsed in a large area, and the original round island took on a crescent shape.The town center of Santorini Island is Ferra, which is located on the west bank of the island.
3500 years ago, the most violent volcanic eruption in thousands of years occurred here, leaving a huge crater and hundreds of meters thickash, indirectly leading toCreteMinoan civilizationThe demise of.
Then Phoenicians and Dorians came to rule the island.be locatedsea levelA Greek city 396 meters aboveScyllaIt was created by Dorian in the first nine centuriesColonistIt is said that Silas (0 ρ α ν), the leader of the group, lived here until the Byzantine period.according toHerodotus(4.149-165), the Syrians sent many colonists toNorth AfricaMany cities have been established, including Cyrene.Like other Greek territories, Santorini later became Romans, Byzantines, and Franks.Island of 1579control powerFall into the hands of the Ottomans.
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In 1912, Santorini Island was under the jurisdiction of Greece.The main settlements on Santorini Island include Akrotiri, Ferra (Φ ηρ), Oeya (O α), Amporio (ε μ π ρε o), Kamari (κα μ ρ), Imoroviri (ημ ε ρ o β γ λ I), Pirgos (Πργ o) and Syrahia (θηρα σ α).AcrotiriMinoan civilizationThe relic is a large archaeological excavation site for tourists to visit.
There are no streams on Santorini Island, so there is a shortage of water.Until the 1990s, residents on the island used water mainly by collecting rainwater, spring water and even otherLocal imports。Now the island is equipped with aSeawater desalination plantAnd provide daily water for residents and tourists.The main economy of the island is tourism, in order to protectCalderaThe pumice yard on the island was closed in 1986.
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Santorini also has a smallWineIndustry, relying on local uniqueGrapeThe variety "Asier Tike" (A σ ρτ τ κ 0) is famous.The grape branches of Ashirik are very old, because they areGrape root nodule aphidImmunization, thus avoiding removal during the pandemic in the early 20th century.According to their habits,plantThe distance between them is very large, and they are moistened by dew. They are planted into baskets, and the grapes are suspended inside to protect them fromWind damage。The local specialty is red and sweet but extremely strong San Santo wine (β νννντ o).
One in 1704Submarine volcanoThe water broke out and gradually formed the New Kameni Island,volcanic activityCenter of.There were three eruptions in the 20th century, the most recent one was in 1950;In 1956, Santorini suffered another destructive earthquake.
Santorini Island is located at 36 ° 23 ′ north latitude to 25 ° 27 ′ east longitudeContinental plateDeepestoceanic trenchbetween.The capital is Ferra, located on the west bank of the island.In the second half of the 20th century,archaeologistThe ancient urban ruins were excavated in Akrotili in the south of the island,Discover excitingOfMural artThus adding the tourism charm of Santorini Island.
There have been many volcanic eruptions here, the most serious in the previous 1500 years. The center of the island collapsed in a large area, and the original round island has taken on the crescent shape today.It is said that mysteriousAtlantisAncient landThe annihilation of the lost Atlantis originated from a volcanic eruption on the island.When you visit Santorini, you will see black, red and whitelava, this is allVolcano eruptionThe product of.
The catastrophic eruption of Syrah volcano is the most important historical event in the Aegean region before the fall of TroyMediterranean region Great climate change, it is also the largest volcanic eruption on the earth for thousands of years.
On Santorini Island, there is about 60 meters thick whiteashSedimentation, their bottom is the ground at that time.This stratum can be divided into three distinct layers corresponding to different stages of eruption.
A series of earthquakes may have occurred before the eruption, warning the local residents of the danger of disasters, allowing them time to clean up and evacuate this dangerous area.Because in AcrottiRuinsNo eruption was found onvictimThe only body proved to belong to a tomb that existed before the eruption.The thickness of the first layer of volcanic ashRain erosionThe appearance of the volcano indicates that the volcano has given warning in the months before eruption (rather than the years previously thought).What remains to be investigated is whether further excavation can find the bodies of residents who have not escaped from the beach in time, just like Herculaneum, which failed to survive the eruption of Vesuvius in 79.
Some scholars believe thatCarbon datingWhile others are completely wrong in carbon dating. Some seek a compromise between the two to find a solution that can accommodate both.ReviseAegean civilizationBronze AgeThe Archaeological Chronicle of Egypt is not considered feasible because it requires the simultaneous revision of the already mature universal Egyptian Chronicle, which is quite unacceptable.The argument is continuing.
Three annual ring data show that a major event occurred from 1629 to 1628, which affected the normal tree development. It may be the event of 1644 found in Greenland ice.However, there is no conclusive evidence to equate the two events, and the two events may not even be related.There is no strong evidence to prove or falsify the relationship between the annual ring anomaly in 1628 and the Syrah eruption.
China's record.Some scholars try to link the natural disasters recorded in historical books under the rule of Emperor Jie in the late summer with the climate change caused by this eruption, such as ancient books《Bamboo Chronicle》There are records of "Yiluo Exhaustion", "Three Days in a row", "Thunderstorm", etc.But becauseXia DynastyThe chronology has not been established;Moreover, the Bamboo Annals has increased and decreased in the process of circulation, and the historical authenticity needs to be verified;In addition, the lack of evidence to explain the connection between these disasters and eruptions and other reasons, this statement still needs to be confirmed.
Egyptian records.Strangely, no Egyptian record of the eruption seems to have survived.Someone once claimed thatNile DeltaThe discovery of Santorini volcanic ash proved to be aFalse check。Others believe that the Scylla eruption and the collapse of the mountain triggered mythical imagination, such asHesiod《Divine Scripture》The Titan War and EgyptMiddle KingdomThe disaster in the admonitions of Ipuwer is legendary.
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From summer to winterAverage temperatureFrom 29 ° C to 12 ° C, but the humidity is very high.Due to the high humidity, everything around seems foggy and difficult to see through the seaCreteThe scenery of.But in summer, sea breeze often blows away fog andDamp heatAnd make people feel fresh and comfortable.The night temperature in winter will drop below zero, and the cold wind in winter will make people feel cold and piercing.[2]
Island composition
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Santorini consists of three small islands.On one side of the island, close to the crater, there are four towns: Fhira, Imerovigli, Firostefani andIa（Oia）。
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A view of the island
Ferra is the commercial center andTourist CenterAnd the coastal city, the scenery is very beautiful.
FerraCenter pointIt is the bus terminus and taxi stop.The main road 25 Martiou runs through the north and south of the city. Bus stops, banks and post offices are all on this street.Plateria Theotokopoulo Square is the center of Ferra, surrounded bysouvenir shopBanks, especially many travel agencies that collect tickets, organize travel groups and provide accommodation services.
After getting off at the bus stop, the tourists walk northward along 25 Martiou Road, enter from a fork road, turn right through the Tataki Hotel, and arrive at the busiest shop street in Ferrara. There are many shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes in the maze of alleys.In the evening, Ferra has an irresistible charm, with bright lights and crowds.Restaurants and cafes are built on the volcanic cliffs of Feila. The white houses are connected layer by layer, and the height is scattered, forming a uniqueUrban landscape。Tourists can go through the domed church and alley behind the bus stop to reach the cliff. There are many small white houses, churches and tea seats, and you can also see the oppositeActive volcanoIsland.
Ghyzis Palace is located between Stavrou and Ioannis street system in Ferrar City. It is now a cultural museum.The building was originally a 17th centurycatholic churchThere are many ancient maps, layouts and photos on display.goPalos Island、Miconos IslandAnd the volcanic island of Naya·Kameni IslandThere are ships docked outside FerrarOld port。The road from the old port to Philadelphia is very narrow, and donkey riding is the best way to get into the city. There are shops and cafes on both sides of the road.If you dare not ride a donkey, you can also take a cable car from the old port below the cliff to downtown Ferra.
Aviation: FromAthensIt takes 40~50 minutes to arrive at Santorini Island by plane. There are several flights to McNos at Santorini Airport every day.In the summer peak season, arrival is also providedRhodes IslandAnd Crete'sConnecting flight。
Water transportation: It takes about 9 hours to take a ferry from Athens to Santorini Island. There are several ferries every day in summer, and about one or two ferries every day in the off-season, stopping at Palos,Naxos, Ios, McNos Island and Sifnos Island.tourist seasonYou can take a speedboat to Santorini Island in 4.5 hours, but the price is expensive.It is better to book the ferry and hotel in advance, so that most hotels will provide transportation to and from the port and airport.
Island transportation: You can take a cable car to visit the volcano, or use villagers' donkeys.The roads on the island are in good condition. If you can drive, you can rent a car for sightseeing.There are also motorcycle rentals on the island. Due to the large number of renters, accidents often occur, so be careful.In summer peak season, it's better to book a taxi in advance.
Famous scenic spot
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Kamari Beach
Kamari Beach
Kamali Beach is a rectangular black beach, which is close to Ferrar City.Santorini's uniqueVolcanic geologyIt has created a unique black beach in Kamali.It seems that the sand is black and the water is black.Black beach is famous. The sea water is cool and clean, and it is said that it has beauty effect.
Kamali Beach is 500 meters in circumference, gathering dozens of peopleHotels, from the topfivestar hotelIt can be seen from the liveliness of Minshe.Restaurants, barssouvenir shop、Sporting goodsThere are many stores.
If Ia isLiteratiSo Kamari is a touristnight lifeParadise.After nightfall, the bars and restaurants here are very lively.Venus, Valentino's Mango, Trapical Beach, etcMusic BarAnd restaurants seem to place you in a romantic city that never sleeps.
Perissa Beach
Perissa Beach
Berissa Beach is one of the famous beaches of Santorini Island, which is located in the south of the island.The biggest feature of the beach is that the sand is all black. In fact, the sand grains on the beach of the island are all black volcanic ash grains.
Pykgos is a scenic spot between Berissa Beach and Feina City. It takes 20 minutes by bus from Feina.This is a fortress community. The snow-white church is built from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. There are bell towers andbell towerThe scenery is very charming.Climb up to the top of the church to overlook the grape fields and cliffs nearby.
Akrotili Site
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To the south of the island, the city once covered with volcanic ash was excavated in 1967.
The history of Akrotili site can be traced back to the 16th century ago. Archaeologists found two or three storey buildings here, with walls divided into many rooms.It was found that there were ladies' rooms, so it was believed that men and women had different rooms at that time.
There are also complex canal systems.When the Akrotili site was excavated, archaeologists could not find any bones and jewelryThe wine bottleThere is wine stain in it.The most wonderful thing in the site is the murals on the wall.Due to the coverage of a large amount of volcanic ash, the Akrotili murals more than 3000 years ago showed the living scenes of the city residents at that time, with a high level of art, including "Spring Painting", "Boxing Boy", "Fisherman", "Navigation Chart" and other works.These are the mosthistorical value The original works are preserved in the state of AthensArchaeological Museum 。
Naya·Kameni IslandNea Kameni Island is an island beside Santorini Island, which is made of black soil.From 1570 to 1950, the volcanoes here erupted several times.
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The ship terminal to Volcano Island is located in FerrabusStand behind the cliff.You can join the half day tour of Volcano Island organized by the travel agency.The island is covered with volcanic rocks and uneven. It's best for tourists to wearLoafers。On the hill of this island, you can see several smallcraterIt still emits sulfur smell, with 80~85 ℃ sulfurGas ejection。The island is all blacklava, but the strange thing is that it can grow hereClustersYellow flowers, very beautiful.
Naya Kameni Island is surrounded by small islands separated by volcanic eruption. From here, you can see other small islands.The sea water near the island is green and very beautiful.The boat goes to the nearby Palea Kameni, where is the famous seawater hot spring. Tourists can feel the change of seawater from cold to warm, and the color of the hot spring gradually changes to orange.
Ia
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Yiya TownBuilt on the cliff by the sea, it is the second largest town on Santorini Island and is considered the most beautiful place to watch the sunset in the world.Every day, thousands of tourists from all over the world gather here to enjoy the afterglow of sunset. At the moment when the sun sets, time seems to stop and the sun slowly disappearshorizonThe town suddenly became quiet and serene.Everyone suddenly wore a smile on his face and quietly sent the last rays of the sunset away. Everyone was intoxicated hereBeautiful scenery on earthEveryone can't help applauding. They are impressed by the beauty of nature.
The sunset scenery is the most charming in Yiya.In the evening, tourists will come in droves,VeniceCastle or windmill is always crowded.Because here, you can enjoy the most famous“In The Sun ”The beautiful scenery.
Like the city of Ferrar, Iya is on the cliff near the sea.The blue roofed churches and colored cabins built on the cliffs stand out.There are also numerous exquisite white houses and traditional Greek windmills, which are fascinating under the soft sunset.Yiya is a beautiful town at the northwest end of Ferra, located in the north of Santorini Island, and can be directly reached by bus from Ferra.Those who love leisure and tranquility might as well stay here for a few more days.
Before World War II, Ia was the commercial center of Santorini Island.An earthquake in 1956 caused serious damage to the appearance of the city.
The most interesting building of Yiya is the cave house, which is no longer the original yellow cave, but the white door wall roofBlue colorwindow lattice, put on several pots of red flowers, showing thearchitectural style。This simple and beautiful architecture has attracted many artists to live here, inspiringInspiration。
Yiya Store also sells products with strong artistic flavor.Souvenir shopArt gallery, SilverBoutiqueThey all show a good style.Yiya is called "the village of artists", which really deserves its reputation.
The hotel in Yiya is built on many sides of the sea, with good landscape and high price. If there are swimming pool facilities, usuallyFive star hotelThe boarding price of.Tourists may not stay in Yiya, but they should come to Yiya to see the sunset scenery.
The scenery in Yiya Town is a beautiful picture no matter which direction you look.The white houses, blue doors and windows built near the mountain in the town are also dotted with red, yellow, pink and countless gradual colors, which are high and low in an orderly manner. The owner plants fragrant flowers on the roof in front of the house.These chic small houses may be coffee shops, small hotels or small restaurants. Tourists can sit in one of them to overlook the intoxicating Aegean Sea according to their preferences. Despite the passage of time and the bustle of the floating world, it is peaceful, harmonious, quiet and warm here.Tourists can choose to stay on the island for one night to enjoy the rare tranquility and warmth.
Church of Santorini
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Santorini，There are two meanings, and either of these two meanings makes Santorini immortal.The first layer means place name. Santorini is an island in Greece, located in Kikraze, south of the Aegean SeaarchipelagoThe southernmost area is 73square kilometre。There are 13 villages on the island with a resident population of about 7000.This is one of the most beautiful places in the world.As long as it's about Greek sceneryPostcardThere must be a photo of Santorini, which is the most brilliant pearl in the Aegean Sea.Here is the most beautiful sunset and the most magnificent seascape in the world. It is a gathering place of artists, a paradise for photographers, and a holy land for honeymoon travel.Here, people should easily become a poet or painter, because
Everyone wants to do his best to describe Santorini's boundless beauty.
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There are many small towns on Santorini Island. Pay attention to the location of the hotel.Santorini Island is better to live in Ferrara. It is convenient to go everywhere. You can also stay in Ia for one night to enjoy the sunset.You can choose to live by the sea, then visit Syrah, Aya and the fantastic volcano, or live on the volcano, and then take a bus to the sea.
shopping
The unique soil and climate of Santorini's volcanic area make it most suitable for plantingGrapeOne of the regions of.RakiGreeceWine after dinner) is the product of volcanic eruption.The local tomatoes are worth tasting, and you will surely feel that they are the most delicious tomatoes you have ever eaten.
Restaurant
Some Greek seafood restaurants run by families near beaches or communities are cheaper.Greecemeatloaf (pitta) is a good choice for low price, high quality and time saving.There are also many restaurants in Syrah and Aya.Deep fryingTomatoesKeftades is localspecial dishes, if pointsalad, you can ask to add local tomatoes, which is very delicious.
(1) Scaramagas Tavern Scaramagas: located inMonolithosBy the beach (opposite the airport).The tavern is a Greek restaurant with traditional style and fish as the main food.Their fishing boats provide the freshest seafood products for pubs and other seafood stores every day.The restaurant is operated by the family. The father and son go fishing, the mother is responsible for cooking food, and the daughter-in-law and daughter are responsible for entertaining guests.Signature dishes: fried tomatoes (Tomatokeftedes) and Santorini local tomatoes, onions andOlive oilFriedWhite eggplant。The price is super cheap, and very friendly and friendly.
(2) Svago Italian Restaurant: located on Perivolos beach.This is a quite elegant Italian restaurant that my family found on the way to the seaside.I ordered a cold drink called Caputsino Fredo.For those who like to eatpastaPeople are freshshellfishDi Mare spaghetti with clams and shrimp is a good choice.Or you can choose Tomata Fresca pasta with Santorini tomatoes.
(3) Katina Fish Tavern: Amoudi Port located below Iya.Here you can enjoy a kind of Chortaa squidandoctopusBarbecue.On summer nights, this restaurant usually has a large audience.
(4) Captain Dimitris Restaurant: located in front of Akrotili, three kilometers to the right of the lighthouse.Like the Scaramagas Bistro, this is a family run restaurant.They provide all kinds of freshfish，varius，Appetizer(mezedes) and homemade red and white wine, you can even drink a whole barrel.
entertainment
Santorini Island has many seaside nighttime leisureEntertainment。therenight lifeRich and colorful, there may be a romantic encounter in Scylla.After enjoying the sunshine on the beach, there is still plenty of time to go back to the hotel to take a shower and have a rest.Then walk into any bar here, order a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful sunset here.Because everyone has the same wonderful experience, the bar has become a good place to make friends with friends from all countries.Here, you will also have a deeper understanding of the magic of nature.The right atmosphere in the bar can make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city, secular troubles, and experience the leisure and freedom of this moment.It is also a good place to know handsome men and beautiful women from all over the world.In addition, Santorini IslandhomosexualityThe heaven of man.
Some hotels also provide live performance of Greek folk music for guests.For example, The Villa Mathios Hotel invited Mr. George Papalexis and his relatives and friends to form a band to sing for a long time.George Papalexis is an excellent Greekmandolin(Buzuki bouzouki) Performer, and has produced many albums.
