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A very special event on Santorini, Greece-August 17

Posted by (Camarillo, California) on

Some of my favorite mental images of Oia are of the most amazing and very rare "Double-Whammy", the almost simultaneous Sunset and Full Moonrise.

For those who are interested it will happen in about 2 weeks on August 17 between 8:15 and 8:40 PM. If you're fortunate enough to be on Santorini then, go to Oia and grab a spot where you can clearly see westward towards the sunset as well as eastward back towards Fira. The rooftop terrace of the Pelekanos Cafe is the best spot for this event. You can also see it from the Oia Castle overlook, where everyone goes to watch the sunset, above the steps leading down to Amoudi. After the sunset just turn around and look towards Fira. Don't miss it if you're there!

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If anyone wants to watch it from a much less populated, more exclusive vantage point, take the path from the desalination plant on the outskirts of Oia (out past Volcano's Villas) up to the trailhead for the hike to Fira. You'll be able to see the whole village below you as well as both the sunset and moonrise from a unique perspective not many peole get to experience.

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If only I could be there on August 17 ! I think Santorini is just about the most beautiful place I have ever seen. We were there for only 4 days but those 4 days are a strong memory for me, like a lovely novella, with a beginning, a middle and an ending. Thank you for reminding me, Lee.

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