Sightseeing in Santorini Island
Walks in the neighborhoods of Santorini
What to see first in Fira, the capital of Santorini? What’s to be discovered in the neighborhoods of the caldera. In which seaside village you will go shopping in addition to swimming and sunbathing on the black sand. And at the mainland, which are the villages you should explore? The castle of the mysterious Pyrgos village, the evocative Vothonas, the castle of Emporio or the calm village of Megalochori? As for sunset, will you go to Oia or the Lighthouse (Faros) of Akrotiri?
Find all detailed information and answers for sightseeing in Santorini and discover all the beauties of the island.
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Where is: Akrotiri is located in the southern part of the island and is 15 km away from Fira. Akrotiri is not exactly a hinterland village as it features coastal line and also a large area that... -
Where is: On the way to the beaches of Perissa and Perivolos, Emporio is the largest village of Santorini and is also called Niborio. It is 12 km away from Fira. Profile: The main commercial center... -
Where is: Fira is the administrative center of the island and is 8 km from Santorini port and 5 km from the airport. Profile: Fira is the capital and the commercial center of Santorini. Built on the... -
Where is: The northern continuation of Fira which starts from the P. Nomikos Foundation, with the 3D reproductions of the frescoes of Akrotiri and ends at the monastery of St. Nicholas, founded in... -
Where is: Imerovigli is the highest point of the caldera and is located 3 km north of Fira. Profile: One of the most privileged parts of the island in terms of view as it has a fantastic view to the... -
Where is: Kamari is located 9km east of Fira at the foot of Mesa Vouno mountain. Profile: It is one of the newest villages of Santorini, built after the earthquake of 1956, and has the most award-... -
Where is: Megalohori is located 9 km away from Fira and occupies a fairly large area with vines, and a piece of the caldera that is worth discovering. Profile: Megalochori is a rural village that has... -
KarteradosKarterados is a quite village with mansions of the captains ideal for walking on cobblestone street, admiring the steeple of the church dedicated to the Ascension of Jesus and eating... -
Where is: Oia or Ano Meria (as locals call the village of Oia) is located 11 km north-east of Fira and is the absolute must- see during your visit to Santorini. Profile: The most popular spot on the... -
Where is: Perissa is the southeastern part of the island and is 13 km away from Fira. Profile: It is one of the famous beaches of Santorini, Blue Flag awarded that offers a variety of water sports,...
