Santorini is the southernmost island in the Cyclades.

Its
official name is Thira (Thera in classical Greek).
This island is the site of one of the largest volcano eruptions
in recorded history. About 3,600 years ago the volcano
erupted, causing an enormous tsunami which hit the island
of Crete, leading to the eventual downfall of the Minoan
civilization. Now, Santorini is a waterfilled crescent, the
remains of this ancient volcano. The towns of Oia, Fira, and
Imerovigli are all perched along the rim of the caldera.
There are more churches than houses on the island,
although most of these are very small and private.
Wine is a major industry here. The hot, dry climate is perfect
for growing grapes, and if you like to visit wineries and go
wine tasting, you’ll love Santorini. By the way, the vines are
grown in coils on the ground, rather than on a trellis like you
typically see in many other vineyards around the world. This
is done because it’s very windy on Santorini.
And yes, expect windy conditions. While we were here,
there were wind gusts strong enough to knock people over,
literally. January, February, July and August tend to be the
windiest months on Santorini.