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Santorini, Greece
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Megalochori (Greek: Μεγαλοχώρι) is a quiet traditional village in the heart of Santorini, sitting on a hill facing east. The roads narrow as you get closer to the village, a mixture of cream and white Cycladic houses with contrasting colourful wooden doors. There are few white churches with bright blue domes and tiered bell towers for good measure. This village is at the heart of the island's wine industry.
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Interactive museum featuring a 9D experience with a focus on Greek history, mythology, philosophy, and geology. It aims to link the Minoan history of Santorini to the myth of Atlantis through the volcanic eruption, using a series of interactive videos, dioramas, holographic projections, and augmented reality. Visitors are introduced to famous philosopher Plato and his views on history. All exhibits are in Greek as well as English.
A path leads to a heart-shaped hole in the caldera, popular for sunset sea views.
Beach and thermal springs at the foot of the caldera, with supposedly healing properties. Baths existed from 1916 to 1980, but abandoned because of risk of landslides. Some of the abandoned spa buildings can still be seen, including 8 cottages in a row in which therapeutic baths existed. According to historic records, the bathing sessions lasted 45 minutes and baths were emptied and refilled for every guest.
Less famous than the Heart, this rock formation in the shape of a rabbit can be seen when descending the cliffs towards the thermal spring of Plaka.
Ιερός Ναός Αγίων Αναργύρων
A Greek Orthodox Church.
Εξωκλήσι Αγίου Νικολάου
Greek Orthodox church on the cliffs to the thermal springs.
Therapeutic massage parlour.
Παραλία Θέρμης
A pebble beach that can be reached with a narrow hiking trail from the main road. Requires proper hiking footwear.
Γερομανώλης
Traditional Greek restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, eat-in and take-away.
Designed by innovator George Venetsanos in 1947, the winery started operating in 1949 which makes it the first industrial winery on Thira island. Carved into the cliffs of the caldera, it has terraces with interesting architecture and great views over the caldera itself, particularly during sunrise and sunset. Features a cafe for wine tasting and a gift shop.
Winery producing and selling 10 different wines. Wine tasting on site is also possible.
Established in 1879 in Naoussa, the Boutari company is one of the oldest continuously operating companies in Greece. Guided tours, artistic programs and wine tastings have been offered since 1990. Also features a gift shop where wines can be purchased.
Bar and restaurant set up in an underground wine cellar.
Built in a traditional way according to the Cycladic style, Artemis Studios offers a unique view of the volcano and the sunset.
Seven villas all with private pools and magnificent views over the whole caldera.
Lodging in a disused traditional Cycladic windmill.
Ξενοδοχείο Βεντέμα
Cosy hotel near the famous Heart of Santorini.
Luxury hotel on the caldera ridge.
Posh suites with view over the caldera.
Traditional style hotel.
Private villas.
Pottery and ceramics shop.
Pottery studio and art gallery.
Supermarket.
Pottery and ceramics.
Arts and crafts.
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