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Prophet Elias Monastery (Profitis Ilias)

36° 22.1′ N · 25° 27.8′ E

A monastery founded in 1712 on Santorini's highest point, 565 m, with a view over the whole island and the caldera.

Practical

About 4 km from Pyrgos by road, or a walk; buses on the Fira-Kamari and Fira-Perissa routes stop about 3 km away (Greeka). Coordinates are the summit (OSM peak). Feast of Profitis Ilias on July 20.

Best for

Island-wide panorama