Santorini Island in spring - tour photos March 2019

Impressions from Santorini Island during a geologic study tour in March 2019.

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The green Daphne crater on Nea Kameni island in March. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The Blue Star Ferry at the Athinios harbour on Santorini island (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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View into the caldera of Santorini island. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Sunset over the village Ia (OIA) (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Church in Megalochori/Santorini (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Colorful entrance in Megalochori/Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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View onto the chapel of Kyra Panagia at the lavaflow of Kokkino Vouno Volcano at Ia (OIA) (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

View onto the chapel of Kyra Panagia at the lavaflow of Kokkino Vouno Volcano at Ia (OIA) (Photo: To... [info]
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Lupin flowers at the lavaflow of Kokkino Vouno volcano near Ia village (OIA). (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Lupin flowers in spring. Santorini March 2019. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Old farmin terraces with lupin flowers. Santorini, March 2019. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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View into an old (Minoan?)cistern. Santorini/March 2019. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The church of Agios Konstantinos near the volcano Kokkino Vouno on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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View into the caldera of Santorini before the tourist season. In the middle there is the youngest island of Greece, the volcano Nea Kameni. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

View into the caldera of Santorini before the tourist season. In the middle there is the youngest is... [info]
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View towards the famous village Ia (OIA). (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Rare orchids from Santorini. In February until April you may discover rare orchids on some places on the island.Our guides know where they are growing and you have a chance to take photos of them! (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

Rare orchids from Santorini. In February until April you may discover rare orchids on some places on... [info]
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Landscape view of the caldera Santorini from the mountain top of Profitis Ilias. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

Landscape view of the caldera Santorini from the mountain top of Profitis Ilias. (Photo: Tobias Scho... [info]
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Still donkeys are an important means of transportation in the narrow lanes of the villages on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

Still donkeys are an important means of transportation in the narrow lanes of the villages on Santor... [info]
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Chapel near Megalochori/Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Calcite crystals from a quarry near Perisa. It is now on the wall next to the supermarket at the Pyrgos central square. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

Calcite crystals from a quarry near Perisa. It is now on the wall next to the supermarket at the Pyr... [info]
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Architecture of the captain´s houses of Pyrgos village. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The St. George church on top of Pyrgos village on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The chapel of St. Jakob on top of Pyrgos village on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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View from the entrance to the castle of Pyrgos towards Akrotiri. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Greek church at Pyrgos village. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The church of Theotokou in Pyrgos. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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View over the old pumice quarry "Mavromatis" (today: Metaxas) towards the peninsula of Akrotiri. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

View over the old pumice quarry "Mavromatis" (today: Metaxas) towards the peninsula of Akrotiri. (Ph... [info]
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The famous geological site of the Minoan pumice layers in the Mavromatis quarry. In future it is planned to create a geopark and a geological museum here. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

The famous geological site of the Minoan pumice layers in the Mavromatis quarry. In future it is pla... [info]
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Horses relax in the former quarry of Mavromatis. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The Taxiarhes chapel in the Mavromatis quarry is always a nice target for photographs, while visiting the geosite. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

The Taxiarhes chapel in the Mavromatis quarry is always a nice target for photographs, while visitin... [info]
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In this photograph you can see the huge pumice layers that preserved the Minoan houses in the excavation of Akrotiri on Santorini island. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

In this photograph you can see the huge pumice layers that preserved the Minoan houses in the excava... [info]
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Because of the experiences with the Roman Pompeji, the archaeologists knew, that they should fill up any holes with plaster. In that case they were successful and an prehistoric bed was preserved. Prehistoric excavation site of Akrotiri /Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

Because of the experiences with the Roman Pompeji, the archaeologists knew, that they should fill up... [info]
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A swordfish caught at Akrotiri and served at Delfini restaurant at the south beach of Akrotiri/Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

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The swordfish that was caught by a fisherman for the Delfini tavern at Akrotiri. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

The swordfish that was caught by a fisherman for the Delfini tavern at Akrotiri. (Photo: Tobias Scho... [info]
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The red half of a former cinder cone at the "red beach" of Akrotiri. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The famous lighthouse of cape Akrotiri on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Spring view into the Santorini caldera. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The north part of the Santorini caldera. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The chapel of Zoodohos Pigis is always a nice & romantic stop on our hiking tours. It is also one of the best places to take photos of the sunset. Many times more beautiful than taking it in the village Ia (OIA) with thousands of tourists around! (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

The chapel of Zoodohos Pigis is always a nice & romantic stop on our hiking tours. It is also one of... [info]
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The chapel of Zoodohos Pigis and a view on the famous village Ia (OIA) on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

The chapel of Zoodohos Pigis and a view on the famous village Ia (OIA) on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias ... [info]
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Rare orchids at the Zoodohos Pigis chapel on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Lizard next to our hiking path. Santorini/ March 2019. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Wild rose (cistus creticus) at our hiking path. Santorini 2019. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The most famous village of Santorini, Ia (OIA). (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Male lizard waiting for insects. Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The nice design of the Zoodohos Pigis chapel on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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View from the volcanic dykes of Ia (OIA) towards the volcano island of Nea Kameni in the Santorini caldera. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

View from the volcanic dykes of Ia (OIA) towards the volcano island of Nea Kameni in the Santorini c... [info]
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An volcanic bomb in front of the village Ia (OIA) Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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A volcanic dyke of the former volcano "Mavrovouno" on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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View over the volcanic soil towards the rock of Skaros, Imerovigli village and the top of Profitis Ilias mountain. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

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Rare orchids from Santorini (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Rare orchids from Santorini (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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View towards Ia (OIA) village. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Spring flowers on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Dogs are sometimes hiking with us... (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Nice chapel at the start of the marble path in Ia village. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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A little chapel in Ia village. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The main church of Panagia in Ia (OIA) village on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Cat in Ia village. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Famous view over Ia village. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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One of the most photographed churches of Greece in Ia (OIA) village of Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

One of the most photographed churches of Greece in Ia (OIA) village of Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Sch... [info]
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Scenic view of Ia village. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The most photographed point in Ia village and "famous" for the sunset view... (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The Venetian castle of Ia. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The clock tower in Ia village/Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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View into the caldera with Nea Kameni island. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The main town of Santorini, Thira. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The old part of Thira town with Agios Minas church and the island of Nea Kameni in the middle of the Santorini caldera. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

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Thira and the caldera view. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Entrance to the café Palia Kameni, where you can enjoy your luxury coffee with a great view. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

Entrance to the café Palia Kameni, where you can enjoy your luxury coffee with a great view. (Photo:... [info]
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The Erinia bay on Nea Kameni island in the Santorini caldera. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The crater of Mikri Kameni island, which was the first appearing volcanic island of Nea Kameni in 1540. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

The crater of Mikri Kameni island, which was the first appearing volcanic island of Nea Kameni in 15... [info]
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The Daphne craters in spring - a rare view with so many lupin plants painting the craters green. March 2019. Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

The Daphne craters in spring - a rare view with so many lupin plants painting the craters green. Mar... [info]
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Lupin flowers in front of the phreatic crater of Daphne eruption. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The Nautilus lavadome on Nea Kameni island in the Santorini caldera. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The green covered Georgios crater in March 2019. Nea Kameni island/Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The crater of the 1950 eruption on Nea Kameni island in the Santorini caldera. (Photo: Tobias Schorr... [info]
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View towards the volcano of Palia Kameni island. Santorini, March 2019. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Lupine flowers in front of one of the Daphne craters on Nea Kameni island. Santorini caldera, March 2019. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

Lupine flowers in front of one of the Daphne craters on Nea Kameni island. Santorini caldera, March ... [info]
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Poppy flower at ancient Thira. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Nice blue flowers at ancient Thira. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Ferula communis flowers at the ancient excavation of ancient Thera. In the beck you can see Perisa village. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

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Ancient (Roman?) grave stele at the excavation of ancient Thera. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The ancient theatre/odeon at the excavation of ancient Thera on Santorini island. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

The ancient theatre/odeon at the excavation of ancient Thera on Santorini island. (Photo: Tobias Sch... [info]
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View on Perisa village and ferula communis plants in the front. Santorini island in March 2019. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

View on Perisa village and ferula communis plants in the front. Santorini island in March 2019. (Pho... [info]
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The sanctuary of the Egyptian gods on the hill of ancient Thera on Santorini island in Greece. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

The sanctuary of the Egyptian gods on the hill of ancient Thera on Santorini island in Greece. (Phot... [info]
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Church in the village of Emporio. In the front you can see an ancient part of an column. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

Church in the village of Emporio. In the front you can see an ancient part of an column. (Photo: Tob... [info]
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In the scenic lanes of Emporio village on Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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In the centre of the castle of Emporio on Santorini island in Greece. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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A little square in Emporio village/Santorini. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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Colorful traditional house design in Emporio village on Santorini island. (Photo: Tobias Schorr) [info]
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The ancient temple "Agios Nikolaos Marmaritis" near Emporio village is a well preserved ancient temple of 300 B.C. which is still used as a Christian chapel. Santorini island. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)

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