About Sentorini Greece In 1956 a major earthquake near Amorgos island resulted in the demolishing of many buildings in the north of Santorini, leading to the desertion of many of its villages. The expansion of tourism has resulted in the growth of the economy and population. The major settlements include Fira (Phira), Oia, Emporio, Kamari, Perissa, Imerovigli, Pyrgos, and Therasia. Akrotiri is a major archaeological site, with ruins from the Minoan era. Santorinis primary industry is tourism, particularly in the summer months. In 2007, the cruise ship MS Sea Diamond ran aground and sank inside the caldera. The islands pumice quarries have been closed since 1986, in order to preserve the caldera. Santorini was ranked worlds top island for many other magazines and travel sites, including the Travel+Leisure Magazine,the BBC, as well as the US News.
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 08:11:54 +0000
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