Santorini is a magical place surrendered to nature’s whim and immense power. The largest island of a small archipelago formed by the caldera, it “lures” travellers who seek to experience volcanic beauty amidst the Aegean blue. And still, it remains one of the richest islands of the Cyclades in local heritage. Its black-sand beaches, dramatic volcanic moonscapes and whitewashed villages hanging from the caldera’s cliffs dominate the rugged coastline, while the hinterland is home to authentic settlements, imposing hills with scenic vineyards and farmhouses, cobbled paths and century-old churches and monasteries.