Pelagia's traveller's guide in Santorini!💞
Where to stay!
Megalochori is the first village we meet when we arrive at Santorini by boat.
It is among Pyrgos, Emporio and Akrotiri, and at a distance of less than 7km from the capital of the island, Fira.
Santorini Symmetry Apartment is located at the traditional village of Megalochori in Santorini. It is a short drive (and has easy access by public transport) to almost everywhere. It is in walking distance from the public-brand new- playground, public tennis court, public basketball court and there is large free parking just next to the building. It can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests and it's ideal for families and group of friends.
Santorini Symmetry Apartment
Επαρ.ΟδMegalochori is the first village we meet when we arrive at Santorini by boat.
It is among Pyrgos, Emporio and Akrotiri, and at a distance of less than 7km from the capital of the island, Fira.
Santorini Symmetry Apartment is located at the traditional village of Megalochori in Santorini. It is a short drive (and has easy access by public transport) to almost everywhere. It is in walking distance from the public-brand new- playground, public tennis court, public basketball court and there is large free parking just next to the building. It can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests and it's ideal for families and group of friends.
Food, drinks and snaks!😋
One of the best fish restaurants on the island with stunning view!
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To Psaraki
One of the best fish restaurants on the island with stunning view!
In Megalochori village, where the local people eat traditional delicious food in good prices.
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Geromanolis Taverna
Eparchiaki Odos Firon-Ormou PerissisIn Megalochori village, where the local people eat traditional delicious food in good prices.
A family-run Greek taverna in Megalochori village offering the most delicious examples of classic Santorinian dishes like fava, ntomatokeftedes, saganaki, and dolmadakia.
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Tzanakis
A family-run Greek taverna in Megalochori village offering the most delicious examples of classic Santorinian dishes like fava, ntomatokeftedes, saganaki, and dolmadakia.
The most delicious recipes of the Cretan and Santorinian cuisine in a hospitable and relaxing space, reminiscent of an island house porch, and an atmosphere full of the Aegean Sea’s colors and aromas.
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Metaxi Mas
The most delicious recipes of the Cretan and Santorinian cuisine in a hospitable and relaxing space, reminiscent of an island house porch, and an atmosphere full of the Aegean Sea’s colors and aromas.
People from every street gather on the square of Megalochori village to see their kids play, talk about the latest news or go out for dinner in Raki restaurant. Sit in its welcome shade from the overhanging years-old vines and browse the menu for authentic Greek recipes.
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Raki
People from every street gather on the square of Megalochori village to see their kids play, talk about the latest news or go out for dinner in Raki restaurant. Sit in its welcome shade from the overhanging years-old vines and browse the menu for authentic Greek recipes.
A gastronomical experience with a variety of excellent flavors and stunning view!
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Character
IpapantisA gastronomical experience with a variety of excellent flavors and stunning view!
Rewarded with a Gourmet prize in 2007-2008 for the best traditional taverna in Santorini. 'Nikola's cave' or 'i spilia tou Nikola' serves all the traditional delicacies of the island such as ntomatokeftedes, fava, fresh cheese, spaghetti with garlic and lots of fresh fish.
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The Cave of Nikolas
Rewarded with a Gourmet prize in 2007-2008 for the best traditional taverna in Santorini. 'Nikola's cave' or 'i spilia tou Nikola' serves all the traditional delicacies of the island such as ntomatokeftedes, fava, fresh cheese, spaghetti with garlic and lots of fresh fish.
In the beautiful village of Imerovigli in Santorini La Maison Restaurant with the stunning views to the caldera, the sea, the volcano, the sunset and the nearby islands is the perfect spot to enjoy a complete gastronomic experience in Santorini.
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La Maison
In the beautiful village of Imerovigli in Santorini La Maison Restaurant with the stunning views to the caldera, the sea, the volcano, the sunset and the nearby islands is the perfect spot to enjoy a complete gastronomic experience in Santorini.
The best original Traditional cafe in Santorini, located at Pyrgos Village.
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Kantouni
Eparchiaki Odos Pirgou Kallistis - Profiti IliaThe best original Traditional cafe in Santorini, located at Pyrgos Village.
A fantastic bakery on the corner of the main road which bypasses Megalochori and stays open really long hours and all year long. Ideal for breakfast, pastries, coffees, ice cream and even take away lunch.
The Family
A fantastic bakery on the corner of the main road which bypasses Megalochori and stays open really long hours and all year long. Ideal for breakfast, pastries, coffees, ice cream and even take away lunch.
Excellent food at great prices, you can almost stretch out and be in the sea while eating lunch, it's that close to the water!
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The Dolphins
Excellent food at great prices, you can almost stretch out and be in the sea while eating lunch, it's that close to the water!
The perfect stop for something refreshing and cool, freddo caffe, cakes, Greek traditional sweets and ice cream,after looking at the iconic site of the blue domes.
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Melenio Cafe
Nikolaou NomikouThe perfect stop for something refreshing and cool, freddo caffe, cakes, Greek traditional sweets and ice cream,after looking at the iconic site of the blue domes.
Enjoy one of their fresh fruit juices, greek coffee, pizza, possibly some baklava or a pie. Everything is so fresh and delicious. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and the view breathtaking!
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Skiza Cafe
Enjoy one of their fresh fruit juices, greek coffee, pizza, possibly some baklava or a pie. Everything is so fresh and delicious. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and the view breathtaking!
Located in the heart of Fira town, providing the quality and the authentic Santorinian and Mediterranean cuisine.
Parea Tavern
Located in the heart of Fira town, providing the quality and the authentic Santorinian and Mediterranean cuisine.
Classico Restaurant
IpapantisExcellent food,drinks and coctails with breathtaking view to the caldera.
Sightseeings
An amazing experience awaits visitors at Akrotiri village. Akrotiri Excavation is the most famous, the most important and well preserved prehistoric settlement of the Aegean after it was buried under the volcanic ash of one of the greatest volcanic eruptions in history that hit the island in the 17th century BC.
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Akrotiri
An amazing experience awaits visitors at Akrotiri village. Akrotiri Excavation is the most famous, the most important and well preserved prehistoric settlement of the Aegean after it was buried under the volcanic ash of one of the greatest volcanic eruptions in history that hit the island in the 17th century BC.
In the lovely, tranquil village of Akrotiri you can find the well-known lighthouse located on the extreme southwest part of the island, 18 kilometers away from the capital of Santorini. It is considered one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in Cyclades. Attuned to the rest of the island, it is an admirable building with whitewashed walls standing on the edge of a high cliff right above the sea. It is, by all means, an idyllic setting.
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Farol de Akrotiri
In the lovely, tranquil village of Akrotiri you can find the well-known lighthouse located on the extreme southwest part of the island, 18 kilometers away from the capital of Santorini. It is considered one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in Cyclades. Attuned to the rest of the island, it is an admirable building with whitewashed walls standing on the edge of a high cliff right above the sea. It is, by all means, an idyllic setting.
The castle of Agios Nikolaos, situated in the picturesque village of Oia, is the most popular location to admire the world renowned sunset of Santorini. Great atmosphere and astonishing views surround the legendary ruins of the Venetian castle. A top destination and thing to do in Santorini.
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Castelo de Oia
The castle of Agios Nikolaos, situated in the picturesque village of Oia, is the most popular location to admire the world renowned sunset of Santorini. Great atmosphere and astonishing views surround the legendary ruins of the Venetian castle. A top destination and thing to do in Santorini.
Ancient Thera is the ancient city and capital on a ridge of the steep, 360 m high Messa Vouno mountain in Santorini.
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Antiga Thera
Ancient Thera is the ancient city and capital on a ridge of the steep, 360 m high Messa Vouno mountain in Santorini.
Dating back to 1711, the monastery of Profitis Ilias, one of the oldest on the island, is a stunning example of Cycladic architecture at its best. Today, the monastery even has its own museum, which houses a collection of rare ecclesiastical artefacts, books and stunning Byzantine icons and sculptures.The hike to the monastery is an enjoyable experience as you get to see and admire nature and the unique beauty of Santorini; the road winds through rugged landscapes and vineyards.
Profeta Elias
10 Epar.Od. Pirgou Kallistis - Profiti IliaDating back to 1711, the monastery of Profitis Ilias, one of the oldest on the island, is a stunning example of Cycladic architecture at its best. Today, the monastery even has its own museum, which houses a collection of rare ecclesiastical artefacts, books and stunning Byzantine icons and sculptures.The hike to the monastery is an enjoyable experience as you get to see and admire nature and the unique beauty of Santorini; the road winds through rugged landscapes and vineyards.
Things to do
Amazing programmes about Greek culture and language just next to Symmetry Apartment
Hellenic Culture Centre
Amazing programmes about Greek culture and language just next to Symmetry Apartment
Experience equestrian magic in Santorini, follow the trails leading to a unique unforgettable experience of breathtaking landscape.
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Santorini Horse Riding
Experience equestrian magic in Santorini, follow the trails leading to a unique unforgettable experience of breathtaking landscape.
The OPEN AIR CINEMA KAMARI (Cinekamari) is located at the entrance to Kamari town on the main road to Fira town with a bus station just across the cinema entrance. Open from May until October. Movies are in English version with Greek subtitles.
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Open Air Cinema Kamari
The OPEN AIR CINEMA KAMARI (Cinekamari) is located at the entrance to Kamari town on the main road to Fira town with a bus station just across the cinema entrance. Open from May until October. Movies are in English version with Greek subtitles.
The best way to visit the old port of Santorini. Walk down the 600 steps and return by the cable car.
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Santorini Cable Car
The best way to visit the old port of Santorini. Walk down the 600 steps and return by the cable car.
Santorini Dive Center
Tennis Court
Public tennis court in Megalochori!
Crazy Sports water sports Santorini
We always have a great time!!!!
The villages of Santorini
Megalochori is one of the most picturesque, full of life village with friendly, lively residents on the island. It is a traditional village at a strategic position in the center of the island, which hosts nice old mansions, vineyards, wineries and excellent restaurants with traditional local cuisine. It is well known for the bell tower,-as you approach the square-and its white churches with bright white and blue domes. The central square is the heart of the village where locals gather in traditional cafes to unwind and have fun, creating a warm atmosphere. It is only 9km distance from Fira, 6km from Perivolos and 7km from Kamari. An ideal place for families especially if you have your own or rented vehicle. If not, you can move around by bus which will take you to the main attractions of the island.
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Megalochori
Megalochori is one of the most picturesque, full of life village with friendly, lively residents on the island. It is a traditional village at a strategic position in the center of the island, which hosts nice old mansions, vineyards, wineries and excellent restaurants with traditional local cuisine. It is well known for the bell tower,-as you approach the square-and its white churches with bright white and blue domes. The central square is the heart of the village where locals gather in traditional cafes to unwind and have fun, creating a warm atmosphere. It is only 9km distance from Fira, 6km from Perivolos and 7km from Kamari. An ideal place for families especially if you have your own or rented vehicle. If not, you can move around by bus which will take you to the main attractions of the island.
Imerovigli is mostly famous for its beautiful sunset, that it is called "balcony to the Aegean". Its houses are built amphitheatrically around the caldera and it is crossed by narrow, paved paths. Famous site of Imerovigli is Skaros, which are the remains of a Venetian Castle built in 1207.
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Imerovigli
Imerovigli is mostly famous for its beautiful sunset, that it is called "balcony to the Aegean". Its houses are built amphitheatrically around the caldera and it is crossed by narrow, paved paths. Famous site of Imerovigli is Skaros, which are the remains of a Venetian Castle built in 1207.
Oia, pronounced Ia, is the most famous of all villages of Santorini. It is known throughout the world for its beauty and the fantastic sunset. The village is situated on top of an impressive cliff and offers a spectacular view over the volcano and the island of Thirassia.
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Oia
Oia, pronounced Ia, is the most famous of all villages of Santorini. It is known throughout the world for its beauty and the fantastic sunset. The village is situated on top of an impressive cliff and offers a spectacular view over the volcano and the island of Thirassia.
At the bottom of the scenic village of Oia, where you can admire the most striking sunset, on the northwest coast of Santorini, lies the charming, small port of Ammoudi. There are various ways to access it and it is totally worth a visit. You can reach it by car from Oia village or on foot by descending a series of steps, more than 200.
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Ammoudi
At the bottom of the scenic village of Oia, where you can admire the most striking sunset, on the northwest coast of Santorini, lies the charming, small port of Ammoudi. There are various ways to access it and it is totally worth a visit. You can reach it by car from Oia village or on foot by descending a series of steps, more than 200.
Beaches☀️🏊☀️
It is a fully organized, cosmopolitan black sand beach with comfy lounging chairs, umbrellas and other amenities, like lifeguards, showers and a playground. It is worth mentioning that it has received the Blue Flag award since it is very clean and tidy.
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Perissa
It is a fully organized, cosmopolitan black sand beach with comfy lounging chairs, umbrellas and other amenities, like lifeguards, showers and a playground. It is worth mentioning that it has received the Blue Flag award since it is very clean and tidy.
It is a spectacular landscape that will amaze you! People often prefer to admire its beauty without getting down because it is rocky and steep.
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Red Beach
It is a spectacular landscape that will amaze you! People often prefer to admire its beauty without getting down because it is rocky and steep.
One of the most known fully organized black sand beaches of Santorini. A long, parallel promenade is ideal for a pleasant stroll where you come across various shops. The lively atmosphere at the numerous cafes, bars, restaurants and night clubs by the sea can offer you an enjoyable time.
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Kamari Beach
Παναγίας ΜυρτιδιωτίσσηςOne of the most known fully organized black sand beaches of Santorini. A long, parallel promenade is ideal for a pleasant stroll where you come across various shops. The lively atmosphere at the numerous cafes, bars, restaurants and night clubs by the sea can offer you an enjoyable time.
Swallow waters, fine black sandy beach ideal for kids!
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Monolithos Beach
Swallow waters, fine black sandy beach ideal for kids!
Paralia Perivolos
One of the best black beaches in Santorini.
Shopping
Discover beautifully crafted ceramics and unique souvenirs at the award-winning artist Andreas Makaris' pottery studio Earth and Water.
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EARTH and WATER
Discover beautifully crafted ceramics and unique souvenirs at the award-winning artist Andreas Makaris' pottery studio Earth and Water.
Iota's Handmade Bags
Unique handmade leather bags and accessories, hand stitched, without machine..