Landmark· Santorini (Thira)· Greece — Cyclades
Pyrgos Village & Kasteli
36° 23.0′ N · 25° 27.1′ E
A hilltop village of medieval lanes wrapped around a Venetian kasteli, less crowded than Oia and with views of both coasts.
Practical
Coordinates are the Kasteli (OSM). Pyrgos is famous for its Easter Good Friday procession, when the lanes are lit with candles (Greeka festivals). Santo Wines is just below on the caldera rim. Buses on the Fira-Perissa road; a 15-minute taxi from Vlychada.
Best for
An evening stroll and dinner away from the Oia crowds
Nearby
- Panagia Episkopi Feast (August 15)0.4 NM away
- Santorini Wineries0.7 NM away
- Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum0.9 NM away
- Santorini Medlife Clinic (Messaria)0.9 NM away
- Athinios Ferry Port (Santorini)1 NM away
- Care & Fresh Laundry (near Megalochori)1 NM away
- Thira Port Authority (Athinios)1 NM away
- Prophet Elias Monastery (Profitis Ilias)1.1 NM away