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ESCAPE_ Santorini

                                                                                                                                                                        From the rolling vineyards of
                                                                                                                                                                        Megalochori to the cliffside
                                                                                                                                                                        villages of the caldera,
                                                                                                                                                                        Santorini unfolds like a living
                                                                                                                                                                        canvas, where land, sea, and
                                                                                                                                                                        sky exist in perfect harmony.






























































                                                  Whitewashed stone, endless blue—Santorini in its purest form.







                                 towering rust coloured cliffs plunge into the crystalline   their nets as they have for generations. For something
                                 waters. The contrast between the iron-rich sand and   truly off the beaten track, the secluded Mesa Pigadia
                                 the turquoise sea makes for a surreal experience, as if   Beach offers an untouched paradise, where volcanic
                                 stepping onto another planet. Nearby, White Beach,   pebbles line the shore and the only sounds come from
                                 accessible only by boat, offers an even starker landscape   the rhythmic crashing of waves against the rocks. This
                                 white limestone cliffs providing a striking contrast to   is Santorini at its rawest—untamed, unspoiled, and
                                 the deep blue of the Aegean. For those seeking a quieter   entirely unforgettable. For those who crave a lively
                                 escape, Vlychada Beach remains one of the island’s   atmosphere, Perissa and Kamari Beaches are the island’s
                                 best kept secrets. The wind-sculpted cliffs that border   most popular black sand beaches. Stretching along the
                                 this stretch of sand resemble the surface of the moon,   southeastern coast, they offer a mix of sunbeds, beach
                                 giving it a mystical, otherworldly feel. The small fishing   bars, and water sports, all set against the dramatic
                                 harbour nearby provides a glimpse into the slower   backdrop of Mesa Vouno, the imposing rock formation
                                 rhythm of life on the island, where traditional wooden   that rises between them. These beaches, formed from
                                 boats bob gently in the water and fishermen mend   volcanic ash, create a unique swimming experience, as









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