Santorini: a cruiser's guide - top five sights

telegraph.co.uk     Jul 30, 2008            

Jane Foster chooses five of Santorini's top sights, from the cliff-top towns of Thira and Oia to naval and folklore museums. Oia: Greece's most photographed village From Skala, there are three ways to reach cliff-top Thira: cable car, mule ride, or a tough hike up 580 steps Santorini is famed for its black volcanic sand beaches If you're lucky enough to stay the night, be sure to catch Santorini's famous west coast sunset Cruise ships put down anchor in the caldera off the upmarket west coast, ideal for visiting Santorini’s prettiest settlements, the cliff-top towns of Thira and Oia. Most ships allow passengers a full day (8am-6pm) on the island. There’s so much to see that it’s worth making an early start and planning your day in advance. If you’re lucky enough to stay the night, be sure to catch Santorini’s famous west... [read full story]                    


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