Exo Gonia is a quiet, authentic hillside village near Pyrgos in central-eastern Santorini, with old houses and churches, the ancient Panagia Episkopi church nearby, surrounding vineyards and the celebrated Metaxi Mas taverna. This guide covers the village, the church, the food and how to visit. Exo Gonia is an off-the-beaten-track gem in the wider Santorini … Read more
Vourvoulos is a peaceful, authentic village and unspoilt black-sand-and-pebble beach on Santorini’s north-east coast, about 4 kilometres from Fira, with a small fishing port, a seaside taverna and a nearby winery. This guide covers the village, the beach, what to do and how to visit Vourvoulos. Vourvoulos is a tranquil corner of the wider Santorini … Read more
Megalochori Santorini is the island’s enchanting wine-capital village, a quiet, traditional settlement of old captains’ mansions, blue-domed churches and shaded squares set amid the vineyards a short drive from Fira. Home to renowned wineries, it is a peaceful escape from the crowds. This guide covers the village, the wineries, what to do and how to … Read more
Pyrgos Santorini is one of the island’s most beautiful traditional villages, a former capital built around a Venetian castle at one of the highest points, with panoramic views, dozens of churches, fine dining and a peaceful atmosphere away from the crowds. This guide covers the village, the castle, what to do and how to visit. … Read more