Santorini
ISLANDBOOK
Aegean Sea
A volcano that fell into the sea, leaving cliffs, black sand and towns on the rim.
看
- 01The calderaA drowned crater five kilometres wide, open to the west.
- 02Black beachesSand ground from lava, hot underfoot by midday.
- 03Cliff villagesWhite cubes stacked on the edge, stairs instead of streets.
- 04Buried cityRooms and pots kept under ash since the bronze age.
体验
- 01Sunset from the rimThe whole island turns to face the same direction.
- 02Boat to the craterBlack rock still warm, with springs in the shallows.
- 03Walk between townsA cliff path along the rim, three hours in the wind.
- 04Swim in hot springsRust coloured water where the volcano still breathes.
吃
- 01Small tomatoesGrown without rain, sweet and thick skinned.
- 02Split pea puréeYellow, warm, with raw onion and oil on top.
- 03Volcanic wineVines coiled low in baskets against the wind.
手工
- 01PotteryDark clay from the island, fired to a rough finish.
- 02WeavingWool worked on narrow looms in the inland villages.