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Best Things to See and Do in Imerovigli (Santorini)

Santorini’s beauty is world-renowned and its appeal is entirely justified. From its cube-like whitewashed Cycladic architecture to its bright blue church domes, and stunning caldera sunsets over the Aegean Sea. Near the very top of the island, literally, is Imerovigili, Santorini’s highest coastal town, beautifully perched up on a caldera-side cliff. We would argue that Imerovigli is the best place to stay on Santorini, for a long list of reasons that include its near-central location on the island, the amazing...

The Imerovigli (Fira) to Oia Caldera Trail : A Santorini Hiking Guide

For those of you looking for more of an outdoorsy adventure in Santorini, the Imerovigli to Oia Trail is definitely for you. Although the trail is often described as starting in Fira, you don’t get the feel of a proper hiking trail until you pass Imerovigli – the first section between Fira and Imerovigli consists more of an urban walk (but a very beautiful one with stunning vistas all around). The trail from Imegovigli to Oia is a wonderful and...

Best Things to See and Do in Megalochori: A Santorini Travel Guide

If you are looking for a beautiful, yet authentic and traditional Cycladic village on Santorini without the crowds, then Megalochori is definitely for you. For many Santorini can feel like an overcrowded place, and that’s true for places like Fira and Oia, which suffer at times from overtourism. However, if you look elsewhere on the island, there are a lot of quieter places and there are still some (somewhat) hidden gems, like the central villages of Megalochori and Pyrgos. Although...

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The Skaros Rock Trail: A Santorini Hiking Guide

Although not known as a great hiking destination, there are nonetheless a few good trails on Santorini for those looking to be a little more active during their stay on the island. One of them leads to Santorini’s famous Skaros Rock – a large flat-topped outcrop ascending atop a rocky promontory that was likely created by a volcanic eruption several millennia ago. In addition to being an excellent sunset-watching spot, Skaros Rock is the perfect place for a short hike,...

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Santorini’s Best Beaches: The Ultimate Guide for Kamari, Perissa and Red Beach

As popular as Santorini is a travel destination, its beaches aren’t as world-renowned as those from some Greek island neighbours, such as Crete, Corfu and Mykonos. That being said, several of its beaches are quite unique due to the volcanic rock providing an impressive amount of diversity in colour and composition. Most beaches (or “paralia”, which is the Greek word for beach) on Santorini are a volcanic mix of coarse sand and pebbles. The east and south coasts (opposite the...

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Three Unique Wineries and Vineyards to Visit in Santorini

Although Greece might not come to mind when thinking of countries with a rich history of viticulture, the success of Santorini’s wines has brought the world’s attention to Greek wines again. Particularly known for its crisp dry white and sweet Vinsanto wines, Santorini’s wineries and vineyards truly deserved to be discovered. Santorini’s climate and volcanic soil give its wines distinct and unique flavor profiles, and this is particularly true of its flagship grape variety, Assyrtiko. Today, there are nearly 20...