Santorini Emporio
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Best Hotels & Accommodations
Canava
For a luxurious, yet authentic Cycladic experience, book your stay in the partly-stone-built Canava Villas, an impressive cave-house in Emporio. The villa has a large housing capacity and is fully equipped, with outdoor and indoor hot tubs and stunning traditional architecture.
Hariton
With impressive stone-built walls and cave-like bedrooms, Hariton Villas is located in an authentic Cycladic environment, with traditional furniture and decor that will take you back to the past. The complex consists of 2 old houses that have been carefully restored to preserve their original style, ...
Villa Mantilida
In the picturesque area of Emporio village, Mantilida Villa is a traditionally designed sanctuary for a relaxing vacation with sea and castle views. The newly renovated villa comes with cozy cave-like rooms, similarly to the old houses. You will find both modern furniture and antiques as well as a ...
Things to See & Do
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Top Tours and activities
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Electric Bike Tour around the island
Book nowfrom € 95.00Category: Bike ToursShow description3 hours MapYou can now approach many places in Santorini by different means of transport. The electric bike is a new activity that combines fun, sightseeing, and exercising, and allows you to reach unique places and enjoy marvelous views while pedaling.
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Sunset and Wine Tasting Tour by Electric Bike
Book nowfrom € 100.00Category: Island Tours, Gastronomy Tours, Day Trips, Bike ToursShow description3 hours MapExperience the lovely landscapes of Santorini from a saddle of an electric bike. Stop to taste delicious wines and cheeses and then watch the sunset over the caldera of the volcano.
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Electric Mountain Bike Adventure
Book nowfrom € 120.00Category: Island Tours, Mountain bikeShow description3.5 hours MapExperience an adventure through southern Santorini Island, where you will have the chance to explore its various hidden treasures. You can taste local wine and food with your family, on this memorable day with this scenic bike ride above the caldera.
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More info about Emporio
On the northern part of Emporio lies Goulas tower, which was built during Venetian occupation (probably around the 15th century). The tower is huge and square-shaped, with numerous floors on the inside. Entering and exploring it allows marvelous views of the regional setting. Other villages of Santorini, such as Akrotiri and Oia, also boast such towers.
Gavrilos hill is facing Goulas tower. Eight 19th-century windmills of six meters lie atop the hill in a ridge line. They are in different states of repair; some serve as houses while others remain derelict.
Fun fact: Goulas is the Turkish word for the tower!
Emporio is also home to some of the most enchanting churches of Santorini. The Marble Church of Saint Nicholas, the Church of Prophet Elias Hamilos, and the Church of the Transfiguration of Christ are among the most popular.
In terms of accommodation, the area hosts limited yet lovely lodgings, mainly including villas and rooms. However, accommodation options are available in the adjacent region of Perissa, which is way more cosmopolitan than the traditional and low-profiled Emporio.
The infamous black-sand Perissa and Perivolos organized beaches lie in proximity to the village. In particular, they both lie just 10 minutes away by car.
