EDITORIAL
Dear readers,
This year, the Santorini Guidebook 2010 of the red
guidebook series celebrates its fifth birthday and every
year continues to immerse you in the traditions and
landscapes of Santorini, making you fall in love with
the island which transcends a special glow that leaves
no one unmoved. The red guidebook will help you
discover the magical moments that the island offers abundantly, making your stay
memorable.
Once again the red guidebook offers you a plethora of information on Santorini,
and we would like to extend our gratitude to professors Mr.Christos Doumas and
Mr. Michael Fytikas, Dr. Georges Vougioukalakis, Mr Emmanuel Lignos and Mr.
Yiorgos Hatziyannakis, as well as Dr. Paraskevi Nomikou, Mrs Maja Efstathiou and
Mrs Aggeliki Georgantopoulou, who contributed with their variety of interesting
and quality work to you having a more elaborate knowledge of the island.
We wish you a pleasant visit and hope you return soon!
Machi Sinodinou
Editor-in-Chief

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About Greece
General information
About Santorini
Santorini highlights
Geography
History
Geology
Santorini a window for volcanology by Professor Michalis Fytikas
The eruption of the 17th century B.C.by Dr. Georges Vougioukalakis
The hidden dove of Santorini by Dr. Paraskevi Nomikou
Archaeology
Thera/Santorini by Professor Christos Doumas
The city of Ancient Thera - by Maja
Efstathiou
Folklore
Tradition is alive in Santorini - by
Emmanuel Lignos
Villages
Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli, Kontochori,
Vourvoulos, Karterados,
Messaria, Vothonas, Monolithos,
Kamari, Exo Gonia - Mesa Gonia,
Pyrgos, Megalochori, Emporio, Perissa,
Perivolos - Aghios Georgios, Akrotiri,
Oia - Finikia, Thirasia

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Maps: Santorini, Fira - Firostefani,

Oia, Imerovigli, Kamari
Where to go
Archaeological Sites
Museums
Wineries
Volcano
Tours
Beaches
Gastronomy
A cuisine full of taste
Resourcefulness, a characteristic of
Santorinis traditional and modern
gastronomic delights - by Yiorgos
Hatziyannakis
The vineyards of Santorini by Angeliki Georgantopoulou

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Entertainment

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Shopping

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Recreation

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Events
Weddings
Megaro Gyzi Festival 2010

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Practical information

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Santorini Business Directory

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ABOUT GREECE/
General information
Greece is situated at the most southern part of Europe. Located between the
34th and 42nd parallel N., and between the 19th and 28th meridian E. Greece is
a strategic crossroad between the East and the West.
The cultural heritage of Greece is 4.000 years old and is portrayed in the archaeological sites and the monuments of a distinct architecture and charm. Visitors have the opportunity to make a unique journey through the rare mosaic
of the countrys historic and
cultural memory that highlights Country Code: GR
the manifold sides of the Greek
Location: Greece is located in South Eastern
civilization from the Ancient
Europe and borders with Turkey to its East,
Greece to modern times.
Bulgaria, FYROM and Albania to its North.
Greece, despite its small
area, has a particularly rich
Geographical coordinates of Greece:
natural environment, a rare
Latitude: from 34 50 to 41 50 N
geomorphology of sharp conLongitude: from 19 30 to 29 40 E
trasts and many places of high
Population (2001 census): 10.964.020
ecological value. The indented

Greece joined the European Community,

now the European Union (EU), in 1981 and
became a member of the economic and
monetary union at the start of 2001.

H Currency: Euro
Greece is a Presidential Parliamentary

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coastlines, the imposing mountains, the caves and canyons, the lakes, the rivers, the biotopes and the unique ecosystems make up landscapes of exceptional
beauty throughout the country. That is why Greece is a perfect destination for the
lovers of ecotourism.
Greek cuisine is of great interest, since it is one of the few in the world with a
history dating back to ancient times, impressive lastingness, and a way of thinking that gives special attention to tastiness and healthy culinary practices. Today,
Greek cuisine is considered one of the countrys most powerful ambassadors
abroad and especially nowadays that both Americans and Europeans are in the
process of discovering the advantages of Mediterranean diet and cookery.
The Mediterranean climate of Greece is characterized by mild winters, relatively
warm and dry summers and generally, extended periods of sunshine throughout
the year. Thats another advantage compared to many other places of the world.
During the winter time rainfall is infrequent and cloudy weather never lasts more
than two or three days. Usually, at the end of January or the first days of February,
the so-called halcyon days make their appearance, infusing a spring air to the
winter scene. Its a period of ten sunny spring days, a phenomenon known since
the ancient times by this name.

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