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Food scene
People from every street gather on the square of Megalochori village to see their kids play, talk about the latest news or go out for dinner in Raki restaurant. Sit in its welcome shade from the overhanging years-old vines and browse the menu for authentic Greek recipes.
9 locals recommend
Raki
People from every street gather on the square of Megalochori village to see their kids play, talk about the latest news or go out for dinner in Raki restaurant. Sit in its welcome shade from the overhanging years-old vines and browse the menu for authentic Greek recipes.
One of the best fish restaurants on the island with stunning view! you don't have to pay much to eat the most fresh and delicious fish you have ever had!
50 locals recommend
To Psaraki
One of the best fish restaurants on the island with stunning view! you don't have to pay much to eat the most fresh and delicious fish you have ever had!
In Megalochori village, where the local people eat traditional delicious food in good prices.
8 locals recommend
Geromanolis Taverna
Eparchiaki Odos Firon-Ormou PerissisIn Megalochori village, where the local people eat traditional delicious food in good prices.
A family-run Greek taverna in Megalochori village offering the most delicious examples of classic Santorinian dishes like fava, ntomatokeftedes, saganaki, and dolmadakia.
7 locals recommend
Tzanakis
A family-run Greek taverna in Megalochori village offering the most delicious examples of classic Santorinian dishes like fava, ntomatokeftedes, saganaki, and dolmadakia.
The most delicious recipes of the Cretan and Santorinian cuisine in a hospitable and relaxing space, reminiscent of an island house porch, and an atmosphere full of the Aegean Sea’s colours and aromas.
97 locals recommend
Metaxi Mas
The most delicious recipes of the Cretan and Santorinian cuisine in a hospitable and relaxing space, reminiscent of an island house porch, and an atmosphere full of the Aegean Sea’s colours and aromas.
a bakery that has...everything! good coffee (!), breakfast, sweets, ice cream, freshly made food everyday.
The Family
a bakery that has...everything! good coffee (!), breakfast, sweets, ice cream, freshly made food everyday.
Locals come here for light lunch or dinner and a drink. Sometimes there is live music. A special and simple place.
Traditional Kafeneio Megalochori
Locals come here for light lunch or dinner and a drink. Sometimes there is live music. A special and simple place.
Rewarded with a Gourmet prize in 2007-2008 for the best traditional taverna in Santorini. 'Nikola's cave' or 'i spilia tou Nikola' serves all the traditional delicacies of the island such as ntomatokeftedes, fava, fresh cheese, spaghetti with garlic and lots of fresh fish.
32 locals recommend
The Cave of Nikolas
Rewarded with a Gourmet prize in 2007-2008 for the best traditional taverna in Santorini. 'Nikola's cave' or 'i spilia tou Nikola' serves all the traditional delicacies of the island such as ntomatokeftedes, fava, fresh cheese, spaghetti with garlic and lots of fresh fish.
Kantouni
Eparchiaki Odos Pirgou Kallistis - Profiti IliaA traditional cafe in Santorini, located at Pyrgos Village.
The perfect stop for something refreshing and cool, freddo caffe, cakes, Greek traditional sweets and ice cream,after looking at the iconic site of the blue domes.
20 locals recommend
Melenio Cafe
Nikolaou NomikouThe perfect stop for something refreshing and cool, freddo caffe, cakes, Greek traditional sweets and ice cream,after looking at the iconic site of the blue domes.
Sightseeing
a Unique museum which offers experience of the ancient world through high tech! must visit.
17 locals recommend
Lost Atlantis Experience
a Unique museum which offers experience of the ancient world through high tech! must visit.
Hellenic Culture Centre
Amazing programmes about Greek culture and language
The OPEN AIR CINEMA KAMARI (Cinekamari) is located at the entrance to Kamari town on the main road to Fira town with a bus station just across the cinema entrance. Open from May until October. Movies are in English version with Greek subtitles. One of the most beautiful cin=emas in the world, according to the Guardian.
47 locals recommend
Open Air Cinema Kamari
The OPEN AIR CINEMA KAMARI (Cinekamari) is located at the entrance to Kamari town on the main road to Fira town with a bus station just across the cinema entrance. Open from May until October. Movies are in English version with Greek subtitles. One of the most beautiful cin=emas in the world, according to the Guardian.
Tennis Court
Public tennis court in Megalochori!
An amazing experience awaits visitors at Akrotiri village. Akrotiri Excavation is the most famous, the most important and well preserved prehistoric settlement of the Aegean after it was buried under the volcanic ash of one of the greatest volcanic eruptions in history that hit the island in the 17th century BC.
165 locals recommend
Akrotiri
An amazing experience awaits visitors at Akrotiri village. Akrotiri Excavation is the most famous, the most important and well preserved prehistoric settlement of the Aegean after it was buried under the volcanic ash of one of the greatest volcanic eruptions in history that hit the island in the 17th century BC.
In the lovely, tranquil village of Akrotiri you can find the well-known lighthouse located on the extreme southwest part of the island, 18 kilometers away from the capital of Santorini. It is considered one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in Cyclades. Attuned to the rest of the island, it is an admirable building with whitewashed walls standing on the edge of a high cliff right above the sea. It is, by all means, an idyllic setting.
51 locals recommend
Akrotiri Lighthouse
In the lovely, tranquil village of Akrotiri you can find the well-known lighthouse located on the extreme southwest part of the island, 18 kilometers away from the capital of Santorini. It is considered one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in Cyclades. Attuned to the rest of the island, it is an admirable building with whitewashed walls standing on the edge of a high cliff right above the sea. It is, by all means, an idyllic setting.
Amazing programmes about Greek culture and language , professional and specialised teachers.
Hellenic Culture Centre
Amazing programmes about Greek culture and language , professional and specialised teachers.
Experience equestrian magic in Santorini, follow the trails leading to a unique unforgettable experience of breathtaking landscape.
11 locals recommend
Santorini Horse Riding
Experience equestrian magic in Santorini, follow the trails leading to a unique unforgettable experience of breathtaking landscape.
The OPEN AIR CINEMA KAMARI (Cinekamari) is located at the entrance to Kamari town on the main road to Fira town with a bus station just across the cinema entrance. Open from May until October. Movies are in English version with Greek subtitles.
47 locals recommend
Open Air Cinema Kamari
The OPEN AIR CINEMA KAMARI (Cinekamari) is located at the entrance to Kamari town on the main road to Fira town with a bus station just across the cinema entrance. Open from May until October. Movies are in English version with Greek subtitles.
Discover beautifully crafted ceramics and unique souvenirs at the award-winning artist Andreas Makaris' pottery studio Earth and Water. Create your own pot!
6 locals recommend
EARTH and WATER
Discover beautifully crafted ceramics and unique souvenirs at the award-winning artist Andreas Makaris' pottery studio Earth and Water. Create your own pot!
Neighborhoods
Megalochori is a village of 300 residents, 10 restaurants, 5 wineries, 6 pottery workshops, on the famous Santorini Caldera, the only inhabited Caldera in the world, with a stunning view to the Volcano.
58 locals recommend
Megalochori
Megalochori is a village of 300 residents, 10 restaurants, 5 wineries, 6 pottery workshops, on the famous Santorini Caldera, the only inhabited Caldera in the world, with a stunning view to the Volcano.
City/town information
Pyrgos is just next to Megalochori village and offers many different choices to the traveller. You can reach it through a 5 min drive by car, or 5 min by local bus, or 35 min through the footpath on foot. Enjoy wandering in the medieval fortress.
76 locals recommend
Pyrgos Kallistis
Pyrgos is just next to Megalochori village and offers many different choices to the traveller. You can reach it through a 5 min drive by car, or 5 min by local bus, or 35 min through the footpath on foot. Enjoy wandering in the medieval fortress.
Traveler advice
Useful phrases
thank you--> efharisto you are welcome---> parakalo
thank you--> efharisto
you are welcome---> parakalo
where is...?--> pu ine
I would like....--> tha ithela...
here you are--> oriste
What to pack
what to pack
On your visit to Santorini do not forget to bring with you your sneakers, camera, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat and a light jacket for the chilly evenings on the island and air-conditioned means of transport ( ferries and airplanes).
Customs and culture
Easter in Santorini
Greek Easter is in April or May every year and if you want to visit Santorini during that time, then I do recommend to book in Megalochori village. Easter is the most holy celebration in Greece and it is celebrated one week after the Catholic.