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Pyrgos is a village built on the highest point of Santorini and has an extraordinary view to the island and the sea in the background. The houses of the village are surrounded by the ruins of a Venetian castle, and the settlement is built in such a way ensuring the protection of the residents. The network of underground tunnels was used in case of hostile invasions to evacuate the area. Pyrgos has very nice restaurants and great view to the island.

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Pyrgos is a village built on the highest point of Santorini and has an extraordinary view to the island and the sea in the background. The houses of the village are surrounded by the ruins of a Venetian castle, and the settlement is built in such a way ensuring the protection of the residents. The network of underground tunnels was used in case of hostile invasions to evacuate the area. Pyrgos has very nice restaurants and great view to the island.

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Akrotiri

Akrotiri is mainly visited for the archaeological site of great significance that has been excavated in 1967 by the archaeologist Spiros Marinatos. The prehistoric findings are very well preserved being buried under volcanic ashes. The surprisingly charming Red Beach is in walking distance of the settlement...

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Emporio

Emporio is a traditional village is located on a hill built in a way that the buildings in total look like a fortified castle as the alleys between the houses are sometimes extremely narrow. The beach closest to Emporio is the beach of Perissa.

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Exo Gonia

Exo Gonia is one of the few villages of Santorini, tourism has left untouched and has maintained the traditional lifestyle. The taverns are famous for their exceptional cuisine. Narrow streets, beautiful houses, big yards where the locals cheerfully greet passers-by, Exo Gonia village though has no accommodations...

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Fira

Fira is the capital town where the heart of Santorini beats. It is built according the local architecture of Cyclades and it has been developed in tourist facilities with a great variety of hotels. In the busy narrow alleys there are several reasons for shopping while at the edge of the cliff facing...

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Firostefani

Firostefani is a traditional settlement next to Fira, the capital Town of Santorini Island that spreads on the edge of the cliffs facing the caldera and the island of Therassia. The view is stunning and there are many hotels offering accommodation facilities of high quality ideal for romantic holidays....

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Ia

Ia is not just another traditional village in Cyclades, Ia is the absolute expression of Santorini’s beauty. The charm of Ia hangs on the hotels built on the very edge of the caldera cliffs, in the maze of alleys revealing a different point of caldera view in every turn. Don’t miss a sunset experience...

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Imerovigli

Imerovigli is a traditional village located on the highest point of the part of Santorini facing the caldera, 300m. above the sea level. It is built according the traditional architecture and has some of the most characteristic churches of Santorini. Imerovigli offers hotels with great view to the natural...

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Kamari

Kamari lies on the east part of Santorini with a lovely, long beach with black sand. It is one of the most popular and developed coastal villages in Santorini and the beachfront road is dense with hotels, restaurants and bars. The site of Ancient Thera is located on the high cliff that dominates Kamari...

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Karterados

Karterados is a picturesque village of Santorini located in walking distance from Fira. The houses in Karterados are built in a ravine and seem like they have sunken into the ground. In Karterados there are a lot of impressive chapels and churches but also budget hotels and taverns.

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Koloumbos

Koloumbos is a peaceful beach at the north part of Santorini Island, almost 4 km far from the traditional village of Ia. Although today is a beach ideal for calmness and relaxation, in the bay of Koloumbos is an underwater volcanic crater which was formed in 1650 AD, after a strong volcanic eruption,...

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Megalohori

Megalohori is located in the centre of Santorini offering easy access to Fira and the beaches nearby. It is built according to the traditional architecture of Cyclades and has maintained the local character. The area around Megalohori is full of vineyards and during the harvest the roofs of the houses...

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Mesa Gonia

Mesa Gonia is one of the most important centers of wine production of Santorini. The church of Panagia Episkopi in Mesa Gonia is one of the oldest churches built in 1100 AD during the Venetian Occupancy of Santorini. Another famous sight of the village is the winery Cannava Roussos. Mesa Gonia does not...

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Messaria

Messaria is a village located in the centre of the island, surrounded by vineyards. The location offers easy access to all the sights of Santorini and many choices of lodgings concerning your accommodation. The architecture of the village is an interesting mixture of typical white Cycladic house and...

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Monolithos

Monolithos is a coastal village located in close proximity of the airport of Santorini and offers hotels, traditional taverns, beach bars. The beach of Monolithos is usually preferred by families and water sports fans.

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Perissa

Perissa is one of the most popular beaches and the beautiful black sand attracts thousands of tourists every summer. Perissa is not actually a settlement but more a place of many hotels and studios that gets crowded during high season months. The beachfront road is full of restaurants and beach bars...

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Perivolos

Perivolos is the cosmopolitan beach of Santorini full of deckchairs and umbrellas on the long black sand. The beach bars and the restaurants on the beachfront serve all day long and during summer there are happenings and parties going on every day. Perivolos has many hotels and pensions for your stay...

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Pyrgos

Pyrgos is a village built on the highest point of Santorini and has an extraordinary view to the island and the sea in the background. The houses of the village are surrounded by the ruins of a Venetian castle, and the settlement is built in such a way ensuring the protection of the residents. The network...

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Vlyhada

Vlyhada is a settlement with a beach that attracts visitors who want some rest far from the noisy tourist crowds. The unique landscape with volcanic rocks and the peaceful surroundings of the hotels located here makes Vlyhada the best choice for couples.

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Vothonas

Vothonas is a small village built into a ravine following an interesting architecture. The buildings are literally a complex of excavations in the volcanic subsoil offering great advantages of insulate. A must see is the Wine Museum which is an underground construction of tunnels 300 m. long, telling...

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Vourvoulos

Vourvoulos is a village built amphitheatrically a few kilometers far from the capital of Fira. This peaceful and traditional village has one of the least crowded beaches, ideal for the travelers who seek some rest and relaxation.

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