Santorini – Almost Heaven: Gazing at the Sea in Fira

The sea around the caldera of Santorini is so blue that you can't stop gazing at it. Coupled with the steep cliffs of the caldera, and the little buildings around, it is heaven here on earth!

The giant central lagoon.

Gazing at the uninhibited Nea Kameni.

The shade echoing the shape of the caldera.

Viewing across the collapsed caldera.

Leading the way.

The mansions and hotels on the steep cliffs of the caldera.

The mansion gawking at Thirasia. Thirasia is literally 'Little Thira'.

St. Peter's Gate.

No matter you are on a cruise ship or under the umbrella at the hotel balcony, Fira is as beautiful at it is.

I feel like jumping into the deep blue sea from the roof top!

Sailing away from heaven.

Lives in heaven.

If you would like to read more of my travelogues on Greece, here are the links:-

1. Athens – The Homeland of the Gods

• Acropolis
• Ancient Agora
• National Archaeological Museum
• Exposé at the Parliament Building
• Neoclassical Trilogy
• The Walking Tour
• The Graffiti
• The Central Market
• Panoramic View

2. The White Dream in Mykonos

• Whitewashed Cube Houses
• Stairways to Heaven
• Barricades in Paradise
• Sea Breeze
• Wind Riders
• With a Little Bit of Red
• Roaming the Streets
• The Holy Ground
• When the Sun is Going Down
• I've Been to Paradise

3. Santorini – Almost Heaven

• Roaming Around the Streets of Fira
• Gazing at the Sea in Fira
• The Southern Crosses in Fira
• The Golden Hour at Fira
• Fira Sunset and After Dark
• Strolling the Streets in Oia
• The Cliffs and the Sea in Oia
• The Domes and the Bells in Oia
• The Barriers in Oia
• The Sunset at Oia
• The Volcano at Nea Kameni
• The Black-sand Beach of Kamari
• Ancient Thira

4. Miscellaneous

• Piraeus – Tinos – Mykonos
• Delos – The Open Air Museum on an Island
• From Mykonos to Thira
• Nuts about Kebab
• Patras