Jewel Of The Aegean Sea

A journey through the senses, satisfy your taste and your sight as the magnificent blue unfolds before you.

- Chitman Kanwar Ahuja

Santorini is one of the most breathtaking places we have ever visited. The island itself is a caldera (volcaniccrater), and the half-moon shape of the island makes for some amazing photos. We could not get enough of the traditional white cave houses perched over the crystal clear blue water, and the incredible sunsets, which draw out both locals and tourists each night. Not to mention the island’s local tavernas which serve fresh, delicious Greek food literally inches from the ocean. The famous town of Oia really is picture perfect, it is like stepping into a postcard. You won’t want to leave and neither did we.

The first thing that caught our attention when we set eyes on the cycladic island were the whitewashed houses, usually accompanied by blue doors and windows. The houses are evidently in absolute concordance with the light blue sky and the vast Aegean Sea. The locals told us that for utility reasons, the white colour of the houses are of paramount importance. The white colour reflects the biggest part of the dazzling light, preventing the houses from getting warm and that was the basic goal of the traditional architecture. Making the houses heat resistant, the summers are much more tolerable and pleasant.