Ovo divno ostrvo nastalo je erupcijom vulkana pre 3.600 godina This wonderful island was created by a volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago
Island that awakens before the season
April is the month when Santorini starts to come back to life. The days are lengthening and the sea is slowly warming up, while the island still be - longs to those wanting to experience it without the summer crowds. Of course, there’s a good reason why Santorini is one of the Medi - terranean’s most photographed spots, but it’s only with the arrival of
spring that it becomes clear that its appeal extends beyond pictu- re postcard images. It is then that the whitewas - hed houses of places li- ke Oia and Fira seem to stand out even more against the clear skies, while its narrow streets are tranquil enough that you can walk them wit - hout having to stop.
April and early May also represent the ideal time to walk the cliff trail between Fira and Oia, marking a ro - ute covering a distance of about ten kilometres along the edge of the ca- ldera – a huge volcanic crater that was created by one of the largest eruptions in the history of the Me- diterranean. This hiking trail offers views of the dark blue sea and small volcanic islands in the middle of the bay, including the island of Nea Ka- meni. Santorini is also an important wi - nemaking island. Grapevines grow here in unusually low basket-like formations that are adapted as su-
ch to protect the plant from strong winds. The most famous variety is Assyrtiko, a mineral-driven and fre- sh wine that is the perfect accom - paniment to fish and seafood. It is during springtime that many of the island’s small wineries reopen their doors for tastings. Despite Santorini often being synonymous with romantic sun - sets, April reveals its more serene side. It is possible during this mon- th to sit on a terrace overlooking the sea, watching as the light chan - ges by the hour and feeling like the island still belongs to those who discovered it at the right time.
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