Perched on a volcanic caldera, Santorini’s whitewashed villages and blue domes overlook the Aegean. Cliff settlements, narrow lanes, and cave houses face erosion, seismic risk, and tourism pressure. Conservation manages plasters, drainage, and traffic, while archaeology at Akrotiri deepens the island’s deep past.
Villages cling to cliffs with terraced paths and vaulted dwellings adapted to heat and light; sunsets frame the Aegean.
Lime plasters, pumice stone, and pigment finishes need cyclical renewal; seismic design and cliff stabilization remain priorities.
Avoid peak midday; use public transport and stays in less‑crowded towns; visit Akrotiri and inland wineries.
