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| Megalochori (Santorini) | ||
| region | South Aegean | |
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| Residents | 594 (2011) | |
| height | unknown | |
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Megalochori is a small village in the south of the island of Thira, Santorini. It is inland off the road from Firá to Perissa and is surrounded by vineyards. Due to its location, the village has remained quite original.
background
Megalochori is like the other villages on Santorini a winding village with narrow streets, in which one can get lost. One often hears on the island that the many narrow streets and corners were created to make it difficult for marauding pirates to raid. In Megalochori people like to be convinced of this.
The two bell towers that span the main street are unusual, and the long walls behind which the unusually large houses are hidden are striking. They give an indication that in the village near the port of Athinios a number of traders had their residence, whose prosperity was in the trade in the famous dessert wine Vinsanto was justified.
getting there
By plane
The Santorini Airport is 7 km away
By bus
Car traffic is not possible due to the narrow streets of the town center. The main road leads past it to the west, there are bus stops there.
In the street
On the road between Firá and Perissa there are several branches to Megalochori, the entrance to the village of Emporio leads to the southern outskirts, there is good parking space.
By boat
Athinios ferry port is around 4.5 km away
mobility
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Tourist Attractions
The Platia is a beautiful square in the center of the village, it is surrounded by some old plane trees and taverns. On its south side is a striking church tower. Another striking tower with 6 bells is not far from it.
activities
shop
Viticulture
- 1 Santo Wines (Oenotourism Center). Tel.: 30 22860 28058. The visitor center, which is freely accessible during the day, is located directly on the edge of the crater on the road to the ferry port. Wine tastings and guided tours of the winery are offered. There is a sales room with wines, but also other local products (spices, fava, tomato products, capers, etc.). Some of the guest rooms are used for family celebrations, especially weddings. From the visitor terrace you have a spectacular view of the caldera.
kitchen
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- https://www.santorini.com/villages/megalochorivillage.htm - Official website of Megalochori (Santorini)
