Tradional Villages Of Santorini - Let The Locals Guide You

This is the most recent of all Castelli in Santorini, it was built around 1580 and was the first oficcial capital of the island! The walls of the houses composed the fortified surrounding wall of the castelli, while there was only one entrance. Today, characterized as one of the most beautiful and traditional villages of the island, Pyrgos is must visit if you are looking for the authentic beauty of Santorini.

If someone was looking for the heart of Santorini, that would be Vothonas Village.Vothonas is almost 5 kilometers southeast of the capital Fira, very close to Messaria village. Vothonas is built in a steep gorge and it has really special architecture. The majority of the dwellings are cave houses the villagers built by carving the volcanic rocks.

Megalochori is an amazing tradittional village! The thing that makes it so special is that even today the residents have preserved the 17th-century arcitecture and the lovely old houses and churches.

The village of Emporio is the largest settlement of Santorini. The fact that this village was initially made to be a fortress has given it its medieval character and most of the houses are well-preserved. The history of this village and the role it has played in the evolution of the local trading and culture will fascinate you!