Santorini Greece

When this volcanic island blew its top around 3,600 years ago, it left a semicircular archipelago rimmed with towering cliffs, and created a dramaticcentral lagoon. Since then, the cliffs have become topped withthe whitewashed, bluedomed buildings (pictured) that are synonymous with the Greek isles. On top of all this,manyof Santorinis main settlements face due west, yielding beautifulsunset views over the shimmering Aegean.