1600-1650 BC 200 km south-east from the mainland of Greece Akrotiri minoan archeological site Emporio Imerovigli Kamari Late Neolithic (4th millennium BC or earlier) Major settlements in Santorini include Fira (Phira) Oia Pyrgos and Therasia. Akrotiri is a major archaeological site with ruins from the Minoan era The name Santorini was given to it by the Venetians in the 13th century and is a reference to Saint Irene active volcano aegean sea black and red sand beaches donkey food photography greece greek islands latitude: 36.40°N - longitude: 25.40°E main town minoan civilization mule photo by paul green reproduction 18th century sailing ship santorini scene of massive volcanic eruption sunset tourism travel photography ©paulegreen