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One of the most beautiful settlements in Greece, globally acknowledged for its characteristic architecture. White, simple forms and curves dominate. The harmonic sequence of the buildings creates an image of tranquility, with the element of its beauty being so intense that it shocks you at the same time. The courtyard of a house is also the...
Firostefani is a settlement which has now been united with Fira, although, from the beginning it was connected with the capital, since its name means the Wreath of Fira. Ascending the narrow street of the caldera you will reach Firostefani, a traditional settlement, with milder touristic development, which has pretty accommodations and small...
Imerovigli dominates the highest point of the caldera, with a view to Firostefani, Fira, the islands of the volcano, Ia, and, of course, Skaros and the caldera. Its unique position is also the reason it brings together some of the best hotels and caved villas on the island. Maintaining the traditional Cycladic architecture with the unique...
The settlement of Fira is located in the center of the caldera. Its name, according to one version, is a corruption of the island’s name, Thira, and, according to another version, comes from the Greek word πυρ (meaning fire). The present capital of the island, it is perched on the caldera with white Cycladic houses, churches and narrow...
Kamari is the largest coastal settlement of Santorini and has had a lot of touristic development. Visitors enjoy the long beach, which is organized for the most part, while along the sea there are shops and restaurants. Kamari is ideal for evening strolls on the paved road, with street artists exhibiting their works and the smell of roasted...
A growing settlement at the southern Cape of Santorini, Akrotiri is 15 kilometers away from Fira. Like Pyrgos, it is also built on a hill and a castle dominates its summit. Akrotiri offers a great view of the entire caldera. Near the new settlement is the important archaeological site of Akrotiri, where archaeologists have discovered,...
Its name alone (meaning ‘Tower’) makes the visitor travel there - Pyrgos was the capital of the island after Skaros was abandoned in 1800. The settlement is built at the top of the hill and its narrow winding streets ascend to the medieval settlement, the castle. Like in other parts of the island, the inhabitants used to build castles for...
Finikia is a wonderful traditional settlement just before arriving at Ia. From any entrance you may enter the village (no cars circulate in the settlement) and the pretty, small, stone-paved streets will transfer you to picturesque neighborhoods, with caved houses and small courtyards. Walking around in Finikia you can easily imagine how the...
The largest settlement on the southern part of the island (12 kilometers from Fira), Emporio had an important position in the past. Its name suggests that it was the commercial center of the island. The most beautiful and best preserved castle of Santorini is located in Emporio, with houses built one next to the other, in such a way that...
Megalochori is a traditional settlement, with the most picturesque square on the island, where you can have lunch or dinner accompanied by Greek music. While walking in its narrow streets, you will come across houses exhibiting the Cycladic architecture, as well as old mansions. The village has many churches with remarkable steeples,...
The coastal settlement of Perissa, like its neighboring Perivolos, is known for its big beach. The settlement includes many accommodations, while along the sea there are restaurants, bars and cafes. A limestone rock rises in the sea to the left, part of an island that existed before the volcano, with climbing routes etched into it. In...
Messaria spreads over an area that is surrounded by vineyards. It is located just four kilometers south of Fira. Wander through the old part of the village with narrow streets, traditional cave houses and mansions, witnessing a period when the island had a special glamour. You will find the Argirou Mansion, which was restored after the...
Karterados, built over a ravine, about two kilometers from Fira, doesn't initially seem interesting as a settlement, but if you decide to walk in the village, you will discover a traditional village with cave houses, captain's houses and quiet, picturesque streets. Among the attractions of Karterados are the central square, the traditional...
