Santorini

The ancient Minoan city of Akrotiri of Thera—Santorini's Pompeii—has the most famous ruins in the Cyclades. — Travel + Leisure

On a magnificent site high above the Aegean Sea, Thira was once a Hellenistic garrison town. — Michelin Guide

One of the most popular black sand beaches, this east coast beauty has calm waters for bathing and numerous restaurants and cafes. — Lonely Planet

This modern cultural centre is home to the ‘Wall Paintings of Thera’ exhibition, a collection of life-size reproductions of the finest Akrotiri wall paintings. — Lonely Planet

Santorini's most famous site is ancient Akrotiri, the elegant little town destroyed sometime between 1600 and 1500 BC by the massive volcano that created the island's deep crater. — Frommer's

Despite the dry-sounding name, this is a unique look inside an old tomato factory by the sea in Vlihada. — Lonely Planet

Hosts many international conferences as well as concerts. Visitors can admire acclaimed seasonal exhibitions that reflect the culture and nature of the island through painting and sculpture. — Fodor's