The Travel Source: Santorini - The picture postcard Greek island

Santorini is perhaps home to the most iconic of all Greek island landscapes. You'll instantly recognise the white washed buildings that sit upon the steep cliffs produced by the once active island volcano, for this is an image that has enured over the years and has been printed on many a postcard symbolising the Greek islands as a whole. Despite lying 100km away from the mainland, this is an unmistakeably Greek destination and one that will endure in the memory once you have visited this white isle.

The beaches are perhaps Santorini's most popular draw. Unlike most of the beaches that lie in the Greek islands, Santorini is one of the few to boast volcanic beaches that are made up of red and black sand spewed from the country's dormant volcano. The most recognisable of Santorini's beaches has to be Red Beach. Located near the ancient city of Akrotiri. A path leads down through the rocky red and black volcanic hills to this eye catching beach with sand that can be hot to step on so take a good pair of sandals to protect your tootsies!

Kamari is the most famous of the resorts on the island and is also home to a great beach. The black sandy beach here is perfect for those looking for plenty of space for ball games and activities whilst remaining within close proximity to the town's touristy amenities and restaurants. Kamari is possibly the best choice for a Santorini holiday, especially if you are looking for somewhere that can offer you a little it of everything. The gorgeous beach, the placid water and the great range of touristy amenities makes it a fantastic all-round choice.

For a day that doesn't involve relaxation on one of Santorini's beaches, you must make time to visit the island's volcano. There are many tours that take you in and around the volcano that are perfect if you would like an in depth look at this wonderful site whilst learning a few things along the way including how the island itself was formed and how it was responsible for the destruction of a whole Empire. Another fantastic place to visit on the island is the ancient ruins of the city of Thira. This town was once the most important on the whole of the island and is still home to public baths and century-old tombs.

Santorini is also one of the most popular islands for producing wine in all of Greece. You will fine fine wines being offered all over the island with indigenous white wines having an extremely dry and citrus taste that can be attributed to the volcanic soil of the island itself.