Santorini - Day 3

In around 1600 BC a massive volcanic explosion created the massive caldera that is the main feature of modern Santorini. The remains of the volcano are still active and can be visited via a short cruise from Santorini.

I decided to risk being blown to smithereens by travelling out to see the volcano at close quarters. It is still a smelly and quite active geological location, but the cruise did give me a chance to view Santorini from a different perspective.

Fortunately it did not stage an eruption was I was there.En savoir plus