Thira Municipal Unit: Altana Heritage Suites - Oia - Manolas
Imerovigli combines whitewashed Cycladic architecture with the steep volcanic slopes of Santorini’s caldera in a way that reflects its position above the Aegean Sea. Altana Heritage Suites stands in this cliffside settlement, between Fira and Oia on the island’s western rim. The caldera is the flooded centre of Santorini’s volcanic island system, whose dark rock walls and densely built settlements shape the island’s distinctive form. Nearby Skaros Rock was the site of a medieval fortified settlement and remains a defining feature of Imerovigli. Houses, churches and small terraces follow the contours of the volcanic ground, while Oia continues the chain of settlements farther north.
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Thira Municipal Unit combines densely built Cycladic settlements with an austere volcanic terrain in a way that reflects its position on Santorini’s flooded caldera in the Aegean Sea. Fira rises above the caldera cliffs, while boats cross the water toward the volcanic islets of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni. The island’s vineyards are distinctive: Assyrtiko vines are often trained low to the ground in woven basket shapes, helping protect them from wind and dry conditions. At Akrotiri, a Bronze Age settlement preserved beneath volcanic ash recalls the eruptions that shaped Santorini. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Santorini and the Aegean.
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The terrain of the Aegean ranges from the dry, rock-fringed Cyclades in its central waters to wooded mountains along the northern Greek coast, giving this sea a distinctly island-shaped character. Near these coordinates lies Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades, where cultivated valleys and uplands meet sheltered coves and open water. Its main town, Chora, is marked by the Portara, the monumental marble doorway of an unfinished temple of Apollo. Ferries connect Naxos with neighbouring islands and mainland ports, while local traditions include potatoes, graviera cheese and Kitron, a citron liqueur. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of the Aegean.
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Greece occupies a mountainous peninsula and island-dotted coastline in southeastern Europe. The Aegean Sea shapes its eastern shore, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west; Crete is the country’s largest island. Athens is anchored by the Acropolis, where the Parthenon has stood since the fifth century BCE as a defining monument of classical antiquity. Beyond the capital, the Pindus Mountains run through the mainland, and Mount Olympus is associated in ancient Greek religion with the home of the gods. Greek food traditions centre on olive oil, seafood, cheeses and regional dishes, with long meals remaining an important part of social life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore the islands and mainland regions of Greece.
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