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Santorini Island / Thirassia
| Part of the Santorini Volcanic Cluster : Thirassia Island |
| Thirassia Island |
| Thirassia, although exactly opposite
the Santorini caldera, is a complete contrast from Santorini.
Quiet and undeveloped, it is almost untouched by tourism. The
island of Thirassia comes under the jurisdiction of the Community
of Oia. |
| Narrow pathways, colourfully
painted blue, yellow and green bell towers and houses, as well
as flowers that have been planted everywhere. |
| Manolas the capital is on the caldera
opposite Santorini. There is a pathway from Manolas up to the
monastery of Koimiseos from which you can see the whole island. |
| Potamos village is built beside a
ravine. Most of the homes are cave house style, built into the
rock. Agrilia is the largest and oldest village, a picturesque
village with cave houses and wine canavas. |
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| Volcano, hot springs, caldera, sunsets, Santorini island, Aspronisi |
| Caldera view traditional accommodation |
| There are 21 churches in total : Panagia the Giatrissa, Agios Dimitrios, Panagia of
Eisodion, Panagia of Lagadiou (dates back to 1887), Agios Konstantinos (dates back to 1874), Agia Irini, Monastery of Koimiseos |
| Community center, Heliport, irrigation system, ATMS |
| Sandy beach in Riva harbour |
| Day boat trips from Santorini. You can catch the boats from Athinios Port or Ammoudi Port in Oia.
The boats stop at the main harbour of Riva and at Korfos. If you get off at Korfos, you will only be able to reach Manolas on foot or by donkey. |
| Community of Thirassia : +30 22860 29238 / 9 |
| Community of Thirassia : +30 22860 29239 |
| (Community of Thirassia belongs to the Community of Oia). |
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