The highest spot of the island (567 meters) is located between Pyrgos and Kamari. The Mountain's name is Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elijah), coming from the Monastery with the same name on its peak. From this vantage point, you will enjoy a striking view of the entire island, from the patchwork agricultural plains to the hilltop village of Oia. The Monastery...
When people lay eyes on the Imerovigli Skaros they may think it's just another natural volcanic "sculpture". However, those familiar with the island's history know that up there, on this small piece of land, once stood an inviolable castle, with the public and private buildings of the island's medieval capital. Skaros is the most important attraction in Imerovigli, an impressive rock...
Ancient Thera is an antique city on a ridge of the steep, 360 m high Messavouno mountain on the Greek island of Santorini. It was named after the mythical ruler of the island, Theras, and was inhabited from the 9th century BC until 726 AD....
The archaeological site of Akrotiri is located in the homonymous village and is one of the most important findings of the pre-historic age. The town was covered in ash after a volcanic eruption in the 17th century BC and is perfectly preserved. You can walk around the debris of this town with the multi-storey buildings, admire the signs of a...