A.

Find out the conditional sentences in giving suggestions/imperative from the text
below!

WHY DON’T YO VISIT SANTORINI?

NINE THINGS TO DO IF YOU VISIT SANTORINI

There are 9 must have experiences that you should do if you visit Santorini, an island –
volcano embraced by the Aegean sea. Santorini – also known as Thera in Greek – is the
island immortalized by poets and painters, thanks to its celebrated light, multi-colored cliffs
and picture-perfect sunsets. On this island all senses are magnified, a product of its many
contrasts: black earth against whitewashed homes clinging to the cliffside, or wild volcanic
sculptures against sleek Cycladic lines. If you visit Santorini, one of the most beautiful
islands in the world and one of the most popular destinations in Greece, do the following
things:

1. Walk along the volcano of Nea Kameni

Red and black rocks create a wild landscape around the crater on Nea Kameni, a small
island at the centre of the caldera. From the top of a volcano with a 2.5 million-year
history, you have an incredible view of the caldera. The myth that Santorini is the ancient
city of Atlantis, which submerged over 9,500 years ago, comes to life before your eyes.

2. Enjoy a spa in the Aegean Sea

If you don’t have a boat, you can easily rent one or hop on a day cruise at Athinio, Gialos
or Ammoudi, and take a tour around the caldera. Discover the churches built into caves
and the old stairs used for mining excavations along the cliffs. On the small island of Palia
Kameni, if you dare, you can dive into the thermal waters that form a volcanic spa.

3. Why don’t you get your feet onto higher ground?

Holidays in the villages of the caldera are one of a kind, with extraordinary cave-like
houses grouped together in volcanic soil. If you prefer to get your feet onto higher ground,
Enjoy a leisurely stroll from Fira to Firostefani and Imerovigli. The more adventurous can
challenge themselves by taking the path to Oia, passing the Prophet Elijah’s Church, the
Chapel of the Cross and the Black Mountain, which is iridescent at sunset, all of which
makes a walk that defies description.

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4. Summertime and the living is easy

Santorini is one of the most luxurious destinations in Greece. Plunge into one of the
infinity pools that flirt with the edge of the cliff, if you are interested in all the luxury that
Santorini can offer, the Aegean laid out in front of you in all its glory. Relax on a sun bed,
refreshing cocktail in your hand. If you are too tired in exploring Santorini, enjoy a
massage in your suite and a dip in your jacuzzi. Candle-lit terraces glimmer when the sun
dips behind the volcano. An intimate dinner for two, paired with a fine wine from a world-
renowned volcanic vineyard and views of the caldera.

5. The Pompeii of the Aegean

Akrotiri is a prehistoric city that lies beneath a bioclimatic shelter. Walking over wooden
bridges you will encounter one of the most important and well-preserved civilizations in
the Mediterranean, which was covered by the ashes of the great volcanic eruption of 1600
B.C. If you are interested in old things, you should visit the museum of Prehistoric Thera,
at Fira, to admire its famous frescoes, among them Spring, The Monkeys and The African.
A world frozen in time awaits you.

6. Taste Sanorini culinary

If you are a culinary hunter, enjoy the cuisine here, boasts extraordinary ingredients thanks
to nutrient-rich volcanic soil. Amongst the island’s specialties are its world famous sun-
dried cherry tomatoes, fava beans (split peas), capers, and white eggplant. Santorini’s
chefs are always experimenting with local products, combining traditional recipes with
modern gastronomy, and making the island a top culinary destination in the Aegean.

7. Swim with nature

The island is lined with unique beaches in exotic colours of black, red, and white, a
product of their volcanic sand. At Kokkini Paralia (Red Beach), Aspri Paralia (White
Beach), Perivolos, Perissa and Kamari, the volcanic earth creates immortal works of art.
Comfortable sun beds, hammocks, cocktails and delicious snack await you at all of the
organized beaches of Santorini.     

8. Enjoy a sunset ritual

Experiencing the sunset from Oia, as thousands do each year, is a ritual. For a few
minutes, the energy of the landscape is palpable. If you prefer a sea sight in the afternoon,
you should experience the beauty of sunset from Oia. When the fiery sun sinks into the
Aegean, this scene will be forever emblazoned across your mind and cherished in your
heart.

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9. Feel the volcanic love
Imagine your wedding and honeymoon in Santorini with the caldera and volcano as a
backdrop. If you intend to take your pre-wed photos, you can choose Santorini. In the
courtyards of the island’s churches and on the terraces of the hotels and restaurants, the
island offers couples a real-life fairytale wedding venue each year.

B. Complete the following sentences by referring to the previous text ‘Why don’t you
visit Santorini : Nine things to do if you visit Santorini’!

1. If you visit Santorini, arrive with ……………………………………………………….

If you visit Santorini, arrive with this list of nine must-have experiences.

2. If you are interested in walking, ……………………………………………………….....

3. ……………………………………………., if you are interested in extraordinary cave-like
houses grouped together in volcanic soil
4. If you don’t have a boat, …………………………………………………………………
5. If you dare, ……………………………………………………………………………….
6. …………………………………, if you are interested in all the luxury that Santorini can
offer
7. …………………………………., if you are interested in culinary hunting.
8. If you are interested in old things, ……………………………………………………….
9. . If you prefer a sea sight in the afternoon, ………………………………………………
10. If you intend to take your pre-wed photos, …………………………………………….