When land sank into the Aegean Sea 6 million years ago, only the tops of mountains and volcanoes became today’s Aegean islands. Santorini is a volcanic cone that erupted 1450 BC leaving steep cliffs and rocky terrain. Now known for tourism and whitewashed, cliff-top villages, aerial tram and stunning views.
Santorini satellite view
Leaving the ship
Tram pass
Steep volcanic cliffs
Looking back at the ship and volcanic islands
On the bus up steep switchbacks to Fira and then on to Oia
Oia
View from city center, Oia
Typical resort homes
Windmill on cliff
No cloth blades, not in working order or too windy maybe
Many ups and downs
Shopping in Oia
A little “nutty” shopping
WC - a favorite sign!
Bus parking for winery stop
Another winery stop
Wines of Oia
View from winery
Back in Fira to shop a while. Entrance down to restaurant.
Two choices down; ride tram
or a donkey on steep trail
We chose tram ride
Tram drive wheel
View of tram towers on cliff face
Back on tender
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