Aegean Sea Getaway: Santorini Island

Neither words nor photographs can truly capture the natural beauty of this Greek island, but that hasn't stopped many from trying. Santorini has long been a honeymoon destination but is now becoming a destination for a wide variety of travelers who want to experience the beautiful terrain and sunsets firsthand. 

Sunrise on the island

Sunrise on the island

The cities that we visited, Oia and Thira, are both nestled between the rocky coastline and the sea, offering panoramic views of the Aegean and the neighboring islands. There are active volcanos, a vibrant fishing area and lots of island art to appeal to your unique tastes. 

A few of the cave homes in Oia.

A few of the cave homes in Oia.

Oia, the more picturesque city of the two, is a photographers wet dream, offering some of the most glorious sunsets you'll ever witness and a city sculpted into the mountainside with a meandering, labyrinthian design.

The homes of Oia give a pleasantly whimsical face to the village.

The homes of Oia give a pleasantly whimsical face to the village.

The city is sprinkled with churches revealing the islands religious beliefs.

The city is sprinkled with churches revealing the islands religious beliefs.

The colorful city is filled with winding pathways that lead down to the rocky coast and neighboring villages.

The colorful city is filled with winding pathways that lead down to the rocky coast and neighboring villages.

Many of the hotels in Thira offer beautiful views of the Aegean Sea.

Many of the hotels in Thira offer beautiful views of the Aegean Sea.

The Galini Hotel is a premier destination in Thira. The adjoining restaurant has some of the freshest fish I've ever tasted.

The Galini Hotel is a premier destination in Thira. The adjoining restaurant has some of the freshest fish I've ever tasted.

Santorini has a lot to offer every traveler so don't feel like you have to wait for your honeymoon to travel to this scenic destination.

All photos taken by Antwan Jones for Jonescode, Inc. All rights reserved.

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