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The volcano Island of Nea Kameni

We decided to take a day trip to the island of Nea Kameni which is the youngest volcanic land form in the eastern Mediterranean. We arrived at the old port of Santorini and boarded a ship which would take us to the island.

Tour boat for the island of Nea Kameni

We boarded and settled in for our trip to the volcano island.

Shelley on the tour boat heading to the volcanic island of Nea Kameni

The view of the islands around Santorini were spectacular from the boat. We enjoyed the trip over to the volcanic island and the views.

A view from the boat on our way to the Nea Kameni island

We arrived at the island and debarked along with two other boat to begin our walk up the volcanic island.

The soil was almost completely made up of dacite lava  and ash.

We began our climb up the slopes of the island making our way towards the 130 meters high summit.

Walking up the slopes of the Nea Kameni Island

It was a hot day with a temparature of 29 degrees celsius. We took several breaks along the way to enjoy the views and catch our breath.

Ray taking a break along the slopes of the Nea Kameni

We continued up the slopes until we reached the highest point. From there the views were stunning. We could see Santorini Island and for miles around the entire area.

Shelley and Ray near the top of the Nea Kameni Island

Ray even climbed the small rock marker that indicated the highest point so he could get a photo.

Ray at the highest point of the Nea Kameni island.
The view from the top of Nea Kameni Island
View from the top of Nea Kameni Island

After enjoying the views and taking a well deserved break we took one last selfie before heading back down to the boat.

Ray and Shelley at the top of Nea Kameni Island
Shelley heading back down to the shoreline of Nea Kameni
Ray heading down the slope of Nea Kameni Island

We arrived back at our boat and prepared for our second adventure of the day. We were heading to the hot springs that were located in the shallow waters on the other side of the island.

Ray getting ready to go swimming into the hot springs at Nea Kameni island.

We approached the bay area where the hot springs were located. The boat was not able to get close to the springs and anchored off shore. Everyone that wanted to go  swimming in the hot springs had to jump into the water from the boat and swim to the hot springs.

People swimming to the hot springs at Nea Kameni Island

Ray jumped in and swam to the hot spring located near shore. The hot springs are noted to have therapeutic benefits. The mud there contains sulfur and many people rub the mud on themselves for the theraputhic effects. After a short swim in the hot spring everyone returned to the boat.

Ray in the hot springs of the Nae Kameni Island

After everyone was back on board, the boat returned to Santorini. It was a very enjoyable experience, spending the day exploring the island of Nea Kameni.

“Απολαύστε τη ζωή και ζήστε τη στιγμή.”