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Megalochori Village : Neo Classical Buildings, Vineyards and Volcano Views

Megalochori Village. In the Distance are the Caldera Cliffs Megalochori Village. In the Distance are the Caldera Cliffs
Photo : Klearchos Kapoutsis


Welcome to Megalochori

Megalochori is one of the most picturesque villages on the island. Its existence is recorded back to the 17th century.

Home to historical mansions, old traditional houses, pirate hideaways and wine canavas, it has a history of merchants and wealthy land barons exporting Vinsanto wine that the island still produces. A prominent feature of the historical homes and mansions are the high walls, inner courtyards and solid wooden door entrances, built for privacy and for safety against marauding pirates.

A great effort is been made by local residents and businessmen to preserve the characteristics and beauty of this traditional settlement, and many of the original houses that had fallen into disrepair, have been restored to their former glory.


The Chapel Agios Nikolaos - Plaka Beach on the Caldera Side
Photo : Klearchos Kapoutsis

Megalochori Square
In the center of the village, there a wonderful traditional square with taverns, restaurants and trees providing shade for a quick cup of coffee. The square is the heart and soul of Megalochori, a gathering place for the locals to play a game of cards or 'tavli' (backgammon). Spiraling out in all directions is a maze of winding cobbled streets and smooth edge pathways, just waiting to be discovered.

Physical Characteristics of the Megalochori Area

Predominantly vineyard country, the area of Megalochori covers a large expanse of the south western plains of Santorini, stretching towards the Caldera on the west, and the traditional settlement built on the banks of a stream to the east. Evidence of prehistoric settlements has been found in the area covering the Early and Later Cycladic periods.

There are two remote beaches on the Caldera side, both named after churches in the area, Plaka beach and Thermi beach. They are not accessible by car.



Distances Fira town : 9 kilometers
Wineries Antoniou Winery
Boutari Winery
Gavalas Vineyard
Services Tavernas, restaurants, small shops, village square
Buses Buses can be caught on the main road going south east to Emporio, Perissa and Perivolos or back north to Fira via Pyrgos, Messaria and Karterados.

See more : Megalochori Hotels

The Mansions of Megalochori

The Bell Towers of Megalochori



 
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