In 1950 the Santorini volcano experienced its last eruption, closing a cycle of volcanic activity that had begun in 1939.

The island of Santorini, famous for its spectacular cliffs and unforgettable sunsets, is also known for its volcanic beaches.

Home to Santorini's famous black-sand beaches, the village of Kamari is one of ... tip of Thira and 6 miles south of Fira is Akrotiri. Referred to by some as "Greece's Pompeii," it features ...

This island archipelago north of Athens offers the best attributes of the Aegean without the crowds or commoditized Hellenism ...

The hotel is centrally positioned in Mesaria, a village within 10 ... is an expert-led excursion to Akrotiri, an ancient Minoan city that was destroyed during the circa-1600 BCE eruption that famously ...

It's a five-star adults-only resort located right on a sandy beach and 2.5 miles from the beautiful Marmari Village ... of Akrotiri (which dates back to 3,000 B.C), or simply catch the sunset with a ...

Precautionary measures were put in place to safeguard Santorini's antiquities from potential earthquake damage.

For more information, check out the Ancient Akrotiri section of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism website. Private Santorini Tailor-Made | Choice of the guest! (1080 reviews) ...

Erupting Volcano on the island of Santorini in 1866. The horseshoe shape of the island was created during a cataclysmic eruption 1500 BC. The ancient eruption may have created a tidal wave which ...