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Santorini

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Aegean Sea

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A volcano that fell into the sea, leaving cliffs, black sand and towns on the rim.

Voir

  1. 01The calderaA drowned crater five kilometres wide, open to the west.
  2. 02Black beachesSand ground from lava, hot underfoot by midday.
  3. 03Cliff villagesWhite cubes stacked on the edge, stairs instead of streets.
  4. 04Buried cityRooms and pots kept under ash since the bronze age.

Faire

  1. 01Sunset from the rimThe whole island turns to face the same direction.
  2. 02Boat to the craterBlack rock still warm, with springs in the shallows.
  3. 03Walk between townsA cliff path along the rim, three hours in the wind.
  4. 04Swim in hot springsRust coloured water where the volcano still breathes.

Manger

  1. 01Small tomatoesGrown without rain, sweet and thick skinned.
  2. 02Split pea puréeYellow, warm, with raw onion and oil on top.
  3. 03Volcanic wineVines coiled low in baskets against the wind.

Artisanat

  1. 01PotteryDark clay from the island, fired to a rough finish.
  2. 02WeavingWool worked on narrow looms in the inland villages.