Cretaquarium

Cretaqurium is best marked tourist attraction on the island of Crete. Signposts pointing to this place can be seen almost everywhere on the island. Cretaquarium is located 10 km west of Hersonissos. Unfortunately, admission costs 8 € per person, which makes it the most expensive attraction in excess of the price of even a fee for entrance to the palace of Knossos! There is also the possibility to rent a "Personal audioguide", but this pleasure is an extra € 2. On the plus side, you can include that taking photographs is allowed and free. Here are some technical information about Cretaquarium: • 1,600m2 exhibition space, • a total area of ​​2,600m2 technical devices that support the exposure • 32 tanks with 50 points of observation, • tank volume of from 0.5 to 600m3, • 1,600,000 liters of seawater, • trained 300m2 surface • the largest window: ~ 4-5m in length and 3m in height, • the largest spherical window: 9m long and 2m high, • approx. 4,000 marine organisms.

Today Santorini

Today Santorini impresses with contrast white building houses on a background of black volcanic sand slopes and beaches covering. Santorini is one of the most famous islands of the Cyclades. The severity of landscapes, breathtaking vistas, multicolored beaches formed by lava and the deep blue sea create an impressive image of beauty. Currently, Santorini lives approx. 7 thousand. permanent residents who live mainly from tourists who during very frequently visit the place. In addition, the island is known for its exports of sweet wines, volcanic soil, pumice and sweet tomatoes. The main cities are Fira (the capital) and Ia. Other areas of importance for tourists is Kamari, Perissa, Akrotiri, Pyrgos and Monolithos. Despite the fertile volcanic soil of Santorini vegetation is scarce and there are no forests - the reason is lack of water; on the island there is only one spring with fresh water and it is not used on a large scale, is commonly used with water odsalanej and imported from other islands. The magnificent landscape of the island is beautifully blended into the traditional Greek buildings - a small white houses with blue roofs. Even modern buildings are nice and stylish. Santorini not meet the high skyscrapers, perishable climate of the island. The highest elevation of the island (approx. 500 m) is the monastery of Profitis Ilias and NATO radar station. On the slope of the mountain is a very picturesque village of Pyrgos, while the other side of the ridge descends to the beautiful Mesa Vouno headland separating Kamari and Perissa, on which are the ruins of Ancient Thira.

Santorini

Santorini is a volcanic island and mystical flooding was caused by a huge volcanic crater. Powerful volcanic eruption caused the partial collapse of the island and the formation of large kaldery- crescent-shaped cliff. Today the island shimmers in the sun colors of brown, black and gray. Brightly decorated buildings with blue roofs separate their colors the sky from the sea. Due to its natural beauty of the island became a holiday destination of choice for thousands of tourists from all over the world. Lush green plants, strong sun and the deep blue sea make the color of Santorini at any time of the day and night are quite different and guaranteeing memorable impressions.