Daily Bruin Abroad: Santorini
By Daily Bruin Staff
Oct. 2, 2017 3:43 p.m.
Oia, located on the north side of Santorini, is a famous village on the Greek island.
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Cave hotels, which have rooms built into cliffsides, are popular in Oia.
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Donkeys frequent the steep path from Oia down to the harbor of Amoudi Bay.
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The island features many windmills scattered throughout.
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Santorini is a popular wedding destination.
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Santorini has white, red and black sand beaches. Pictured here is Kamari Beach, a family-friendly black sand beach near the Santorini International Airport.
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Melenio, a popular patisserie in Oia, is known for its decadent desserts.
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Fira is the modern capital of Santorini. It is located on the western side of the Island and faces a submerged volcano.
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The remains of a medieval Venetian castle can be found on Skaros rock, near the city of Imerovigli.
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There are a number of cliffside cafes in Santorini offering set breakfasts at affordable prices.
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The Three Bells of Fira is a popular tourist spot.
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The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is the main catholic church on Santorini. It was created in 1204, and is located in Fira’s Catholic neighborhood.
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These iconic blue domed churches can be found in Oia. The domes are particularly stunning at sunset. The footpaths leading to views of the domes are most crowded at this time as well.
