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Santorini or Thira is the most spectacular island of Cyclades. It is a unique place due to its volcano and its magnificent landscape. The island had a round shape until the volcano erupted in 1500 BC with a tremendous force that the central part sunk into the sea. The Minoan settlements on the island were destroyed and covered by volcanic ash. The huge tidal waves reached Crete and destroyed the Minoan civilisation. Nowadays, the crescent shape of the island forms a long inner bay called
Megalochori (or Megalohori, Megaloxori) is the first village we meet if we arrive at Santorini by boat, after climbing Athinios port caldera. It is located between Pyrgos, Emporio and Akrotiri at a distance of less than 10 km from Fira. It is made of hundreds of small white painted houses built the one upon the other and it is characterised by its beautiful churches. It combines traditional architecture with vaulted houses and calderimia (stone-cobbled narrow pathways) and a lively community with a fairly large permanent population. Megalochori attracts a fair number of tourist, choose it as a handy base for exploring the island: it is not faraway from Fira, and within easy distance of Akrotiri and the beaches of Perissa, Perivolos, Agios Georgios and Vlihada of the South coast.
Fira or Thira is the capital town of the island. It is built on top of the caldera cliffs, offering panoramic view to the volcano and spectacular sunsets. The town is situated above the old port, which is accessible by 556 broad, winding steps leading to it. The Venetian and cycladic architecture meet here, in an extraordinary combination of dazzling white houses domed churches, sun-bathed terraces and stepped alleys. There are all kinds of bars and clubs hosted in traditional dwellings, stylish cafes with magnificent view, elegant restaurants built on the edge of the rock and traditional tavernas. Wondering around the cobbled streets of Fira, one gets the feeling of the old-world charm blended in with the modern-day comforts. But above all, there is a multinational young crowd walking up and down the narrow streets of the village, until early in the morning. The unique atmosphere together with the vivid day and nightlife are to be remembered for a long time after. Firostefani, located on the upper level, is the westernmost part of the town, with a breathtaking panoramic view to caldera and the volcano Info Location: 7 km from airport, 10 km from port. Transportation: Central bus station to all destinations, taxi station, cable car and donkeys to old port, car rentals, motorbike rentals. Beach: 9 km to Kamari, 8 km to Monolithos, 13 km to Perissa Dining: High class restaurants on the caldera side serving international cuisine, traditional Greek restaurants, tavernas, takeaway food, souvlaki, snack bars, patisserie, coffee shops. Nightlife: Fira is the nightlife center of the island with various bars, clubs, Greek & foreign music. Shopping: Super & mini markets, central fish & grocery market, bakeries, and any kind of shops as fashion & clothing, shoe & leather, souvenirs, craftwork, hand-woven embroidery, jewellery. Also, hairdresser and beauty salons. Banking: National Bank, Alpha Bank, Commercial Bank, Agricultural Bank, Piraeus Bank, machines for money withdrawal and money exchange. First Aid Stations: Thira Health Center, private doctors, dentist, pharmacies. Authorities & State Service Offices: Prefecture, Police Station, Port Police Office, Telecommunications Office (OTE), Post Office, Olympic Airways Office. Conference facilities: Nomikos Thira Foundation, Bellonio Cultural Center Museums: Archaeological Museum, Historical Museum, Folklore Museum, Gyzi Cultural Museum. Festivals: In August
Fira or Thira is the capital town of the island. It is built on top of the caldera cliffs, offering panoramic view to the volcano and spectacular sunsets. The town is situated above the old port, which is accessible by 556 broad, winding steps leading to it. The Venetian and cycladic architecture meet here, in an extraordinary combination of dazzling white houses domed churches, sun-bathed terraces and stepped alleys. There are all kinds of bars and clubs hosted in traditional dwellings, stylish cafes with magnificent view, elegant restaurants built on the edge of the rock and traditional tavernas. Wondering around the cobbled streets of Fira, one gets the feeling of the old-world charm blended in with the modern-day comforts. But above all, there is a multinational young crowd walking up and down the narrow streets of the village, until early in the morning. The unique atmosphere together with the vivid day and nightlife are to be remembered for a long time after. Firostefani, located on the upper level, is the westernmost part of the town, with a breathtaking panoramic view to caldera and the volcano Info Location: 7 km from airport, 10 km from port. Transportation: Central bus station to all destinations, taxi station, cable car and donkeys to old port, car rentals, motorbike rentals. Beach: 9 km to Kamari, 8 km to Monolithos, 13 km to Perissa Dining: High class restaurants on the caldera side serving international cuisine, traditional Greek restaurants, tavernas, takeaway food, souvlaki, snack bars, patisserie, coffee shops. Nightlife: Fira is the nightlife center of the island with various bars, clubs, Greek & foreign music. Shopping: Super & mini markets, central fish & grocery market, bakeries, and any kind of shops as fashion & clothing, shoe & leather, souvenirs, craftwork, hand-woven embroidery, jewellery. Also, hairdresser and beauty salons. Banking: National Bank, Alpha Bank, Commercial Bank, Agricultural Bank, Piraeus Bank, machines for money withdrawal and money exchange. First Aid Stations: Thira Health Center, private doctors, dentist, pharmacies. Authorities & State Service Offices: Prefecture, Police Station, Port Police Office, Telecommunications Office (OTE), Post Office, Olympic Airways Office. Conference facilities: Nomikos Thira Foundation, Bellonio Cultural Center Museums: Archaeological Museum, Historical Museum, Folklore Museum, Gyzi Cultural Museum. Festivals: In August
Pyrgos was built on the top of a hill and was until the early 1800, the capital of the island. The village is composed of traditional houses built around the Venetian Castle and the small streets follow the shape of the hill. Climing from the square up to the castle of Pyrgos, the stone houses crowd more densely together and the labyrinth of narrow vaulted lanes becomes more tortuous. The village has many churches, around 33, but the most famous is the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, where a small collection of ethnographic material and old icons are exhibits. Pyrgos is a lovely place, winter and summer alike. Although it is one of the prettiest places of the island, Pyrgos has only recently won a place on the tourist map. It has become known largely because of the splendid Easter celebrations instituted a few years ago by its deputy mayor. The day before the Plam Sunday, the whole place is fragrant with the scent of the rosemary that decorates the 17 metre cross. The whole island turns out the procession of the Epitaphios on Good Friday when the village decked with tin lanterns so that glows like a jewel in the night. Pyrgos is a place that certainly worth a visit and dedicate enough time to the most fabulous panoramic view of the island.
Perissa is a popular summer resort on the South East coast of the island, separated from Kamari by Mesa Vouno mountain. The beach is long and spacious, with black sand and clear deep blue waters. Perissa, as well as the adjacent beaches of Perivolos and Agios Georgios, is well organized with straw umbrellas and colourful sunbeds. Here you can find the best water sports facilities and the most fancy beach bars. Also, there are many tavernas and restaurants, most of them on the beachfront, serving very good Greek and international cuisine. You can stay in very nice accommodation on the beachfront or close to it. This resort is ideal for enjoyable holidays! Info Location: 12 km from Fira, 15 km from airport, 10 km from port. Transportation: Frequent bus service to Fira, boat service to Kamari, taxis, car rentals, motorbike rentals. Beach: Black sandy beach, 6 km long, with clear deep blue waters and three organised beaches one next to each other: Perissa, Perivolos, Agios Georgios Water sports: Scuba diving, water-ski, windsurfing, jet-ski, paddle boat, banana boat, parachute. Sports: Beach volley, horse riding. Dining: Restaurants and tavernas serving Greek and international cuisine, most of them on the seafront. Nightlife: Bars, dancing clubs Shopping: Mini markets, clothing shops, souvenir shops. Sight seeing: Archaeological site of Ancient Thira, Byzantine Church of Agia Irini Traditional festivals: On 29th of August and 14th of September, traditional festivals at Byzantine Church of St. Irene and the Holy Cross. Excursions: Pick up point for many excursions to all important sites of the island. Accommodation: Hotels of all categories, pensions, studios, apartments, many of them located on the sea front or close by.
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