As you sail into the caldera of Thera now you quickly sense the presence of a natural power too demonic to understand neatly. The whole island is volcanic sculpture, layers of pale ash and pumice ...

The island was divided into three parts: Thera (Santorini), Thirasia, and Aspronisi. The center of Strogili collapsed during the eruption, creating the giant caldera that is seen today ...

Separating Kamari from Perissa on top of Mesa Vouna is Ancient Thera. This archaeological site, which was first claimed by the Dorians (ancient Greeks) in the 9th century B.C., is home to ruins ...