Hi bloggers! I visited Santorini in June. The island has a very unique shape- it looks like a crescent surrounding the sea. This shape was created thousands of years ago by a massive volcanic eruption. The middle part of the island sank into the water, forming the deep caldera that Santorini is famous for.
I also visited Akrotiri, an ancient Minoan settlement that was covered by volcanic ash around 1600 BC. Because of the ash, the city was very well preserved. You can still see the streets, buildings, and even walls and tools. It shows how developed the Minoan civilization was at that time.
Santorini is known for its white houses and blue-domed churches. The buildings are white because people used lime to paint them it helped keep the houses cool during the hot summer and reflected the strong sunlight. The blue color on domes and doors is traditional in Greece and represents the sea and the sky.
Many houses on Santorini are partly built into the ground or directly into the volcanic cliffs. What we see above the surface are often just the upper parts- the visible roofs and entrances. These homes actually extend much deeper underground, sometimes with several hidden levels. This design not only protects from the strong wind and heat but also helps during earthquakes, which happen quite often in this region. The rock structure provides stability and natural insulation.
I also went to Oia, the most popular spot on the island. It’s full of narrow streets, small shops, and people waiting for the sunset. It’s beautiful but very crowded and expensive, with many American tourists.
Overall, Greece is one of my favorite places. Santorini, however, is very touristy and not really a place to relax, because it is very crowded. Santorini is definitely a place worth seeing once- perfect for a short stay and to admire its unique landscape and architecture.
See you in the next post!
