Santorini (Greek: Σαντορίνη, pronounced [sandoˈrini]), officially Thira (Greek: Θήρα ) and classic Greek Thera (English pronunciation / ˈ θ ɪər ə /), is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast of Greece's mainland. The Santorini Caldera You can take a day trip to the volcano by boat from Gialos, Athinios, or Ammoudi. The historic eruptions of Santorini volcano (Palea and Nea Kameni) Although at present dormant, Santorini has been active several times in historic time.

The hotel offers comfortable, well equipped rooms & suites with magnificent volcano and caldera view. The Caldera tour discovering the Volcano with its hot springs, Nea and Palea Kameni and Thirassia. Une caldeira ou caldera est une vaste dépression circulaire ou elliptique, généralement d'ordre kilométrique, souvent à fond plat, située au cœur de certains grands édifices volcaniques et résultant d'une éruption qui vide la chambre magmatique sous-jacente [1]. As examples, the island is blessed with constant sunshine for almost six months every year and its overall recreational facilities are truly sophisticated and second to none. Excursions in Santorini Greece. Since its last major explosive eruption (at about 1645 BC) numerous minor and medium-sized, mainly effusive eruptions have occurred. Caldera Restaurant - Volcano View Hotel, Fira: See 109 unbiased reviews of Caldera Restaurant - Volcano View Hotel, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and … Santorini has much more to offer though than solely its eruptive past and breathtaking landscape. This activity built the dark-colored islands of Nea and Palea Kameni inside the caldera. The boat takes you first to Nea Kameni (the volcano) where you can walk to … A tour of the islands of the Caldera with a traditional boat that leaves from the old port in Fira at 10:45 to the volcano, just 10 minutes far by boat, where you will stop for about 1 hour and 15 minutes during which you will have the opportunity to visit all active craters. The original contours of the island can still be vaguely appreciated as one gazes out over the legendary Caldera. Santorini Reflexions Volcano is a traditional hotel in a stunning location at Fira.