Destination Spotlight: Santorini, Greece

On a small island in the Aegean Sea, sits a paradise of whitewashed buildings and bright blue roofs, so blue they blend in with the sky. The island, officially called Thira, is Santorini – essentially the remains of a volcanic explosion that destroyed the earliest settlements that were once one large single island.  The volcano left behind a caldera – a massive lagoon with steep cliffs surrounding it. It was one of the largest eruptions in history, and some believe it may have contributed to the legend of the lost city of Atlantis. An air of mythology settles over the buildings and cliffs, and I can imagine wandering through winding, narrow cobblestone walkways and imagining the stories they hold. Today the island’s economy relies largely on tourism, and it’s easy to see why.  The sloping cliffs allow for stunning views at almost any point on the island and the stark white of the architecture creates a clean, cool setting that would be hard not to find relaxing. Just looking at photos of Santorini can make you feel refreshed – it has quickly moved up to the top of my list of places I want to go.

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Photos by Thomas Northcut.

Stay tuned for more info on where our catalog team stayed while shooting our December book, and some of their favorite places in Santorini!

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hiphoper33
12 years ago

seen SUMMER LOVERS (1982)? ^_^

Anonymous
12 years ago

were these taken with an iphone?

nitta
12 years ago

with what camera were these pictures taken?

12 years ago

I love the retro filter on the images but Santorini looks unreal. It seams that white color is the main theme in Santorini. It gives a kind of lux and stylish feeling to the place. And of course it makes a perfect contrast with blue sky and fantastic sea.

12 years ago

i went to greece last summer, santorini and mykonos blew me away. so incredible relaxing and beautiful! the catalog looks incredible!

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Poulxeria
12 years ago

Pictures of Santorini are very refreshing. When I dream, I dream in Santorini. I take a deep breathe and it instantly calms me.

Maria
12 years ago

Thanks for such nice words for one of the most beautiful islands in my country:) Im from Crete come visit next time! :)Greetings

12 years ago

Breath-taking!

12 years ago

beautiful photos, i’ve always wanted to check out santorini.

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