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Athinios Port

아티니오스 항구

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  1. 1Athinios Port

    Welcome to Athinios Port, the primary maritime gateway to the island of Santorini. To arrive here by sea is to experience one of the most breathtaking entries in the world. …

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  2. 2The Engineering Challenge of the Caldera Wall

    The road leading out of Athinios Port is perhaps one of the most famous—and formidable—in the Cyclades. It was constructed to replace the old donkey paths and the stairs at the Old Port of Fira, which were unsuitable for modern…

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  3. 3Maritime Sociology and the Unstructured Voyage

    To stand at Athinios Port is to witness the heart of Greek maritime sociology. Since the Bronze Age, the people of Thera have been master sailors, and the modern ferry system is the contemporary manifestation of this ancient…

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  4. 4Athinios Port

    As the salt spray of the Aegean fades and the sound of the ferry horn grows distant, you begin your true arrival on Santorini. Athinios Port has served its purpose as your threshold. …

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What is Athinios Port?

Athinios Port is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Typevenue
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates36.3855, 25.4300
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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