by Νικόλαος Μ. Κοκολάκης | Mar 19, 2021 | Santorini villages
DISCOVER THE MOST AMAZING VILLAGES IN SANTORINI! Santorini villages are among the most picturesque places in the world. It is well known for its picture-perfect village of Oia, its Caldera, and its unique beaches. But Santorini is far over this. Boasting a rich...
by Νικόλαος Μ. Κοκολάκης | Jan 4, 2021 | Santorini villages
Pyrgos village is one of Santorini’s most beautiful and picturesque spots, built on a Prophitis Ilias slope. Just seven and a half kilometers south of Fira, Santorini’s distinct side emerges a facet that revives the old time’s picturesque Greek...
by Νικόλαος Μ. Κοκολάκης | Jun 1, 2020 | Santorini villages
The Castles of Santorini-Emporio village The larger towns on Santorini were fortified by the Castles, “Kastelia”, equiped with gateways and “goulades” watchtower. They were built at Skaros, Oia, Pyrgos, Emporio and Akrotiri. Emporio is the largest village...
by Νικόλαος Μ. Κοκολάκης | Apr 15, 2020 | Santorini villages
Santorini Oia Village – A jewel at the cliff`s edge If Santorini were a house, then Oia village would be its balcony. “In the Doric dialect”, the word oia meant far, because the village was so far from all the other settlements. Up until the 19th century, the...
