Megalochori is one of the most traditional villages of the island and you’d be hard pressed to find a more quaint village on Santorini. Stately neoclassical mansions, time-honored wine canavas, and typical white Cycladic houses jostle for space along stone-cobbled pathways. Its tiny central square, shaded by trees and decked out in colorful bougainvillea, makes for a nice place to Read more...
Imerovigli is conveniently close to the capital, being only 3.5 km north west of Fira. Perched at the highest point of the caldera’s rim, Imerovigli is arguably the best place in Santorini to watch the sun go down over the iconic volcanic crater. Just like Oia, it is praised for its sensational Aegean views, hypnotizing sunsets, and delightful abodes carved Read more...
Fira is 8.5 km from the main port, Athinaios and is the capital of Santorini. It’s where the cruise ships come in and send their passengers up the cable car from the port to the town. It’s also where you can catch a bus to virtually anywhere else on the island. Fira is also a stunning cliff-perched town, featuring all Read more...
Finikia is 12 km north west of Fira and is a charming settlement located next to the famous village of Oia. It is a very small, charming village of traditional Cycladic houses and churches. Finikia is one of the most well-preserved settlements in Santorini and a nice alternative to Oia. The small church of Kyra Panagia (Lady of the Virgin) Read more...
Emporio is all tiny stone-built houses and slim, meandering alleys leading up to a fortified Venetian castle. Cycladic blue-domed churches and flowery courtyards dot the medieval landscape and 8 old, abandoned windmills guard over this peaceful settlement from the ridge of the nearby Gavrilos hill. Although it is the largest village on the island, Emporio has managed to retain its Read more...
Akrotiri is 11.3 km south west of Fira. Located next to the famous Red Beach, the village of Akrotiri is amphitheatrically built in the southeastern part of the island. Originally a Minoan settlement, the ancient city of Akrotiri, destroyed by a volcanic eruption, is the most important archeological site in Santorini. The modern town, with its picturesque alleys, blue-domed churches Read more...
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