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Megalochori in Santorini: Megalochori is one of the most traditional villages of Santorini. It lies on a hill and is characterized as a labyrinth of steep alleys and streets. Still untouched by tourism, Megalochori keeps its beautiful architecture with the picturesque square, the narrow streets, the Neoclassical mansions and the typical cave houses of Santorini. The uncountable vineyards which extend beyond the countryside offer a magnificent setting and some of the most famous wines of Santorini. Megalochori is definitely a place to experience the rich wine tradition is some of the wineries open to the public.
✔ DISCOVER MEGALOCHORI WITH US! Discover the available Tours or get there with your own car rental, starting at 14€ per day.
Megalochori offers a nice mix of white Cycladic houses, several churches and narrow alleys witnessing the strong Aegean tradition. Follow the road to the main square that hosts a couple of nice restaurants serving delicious food.
Visitors can also visit the Symposion and the Lost Atlantis museum.
The tour starts in Emporio. From there, you can make a stop at the old city of Castelli and admire the beautiful narrow streets and houses. Then you continue your tour travelling through the wine roads to Megalochori, where you will stop for wine tasting at one of the oldest wineries of Santorini, Venetsanos Winery, or for Greek coffee or juice at a local coffee house. To continue your tour, pedal along the traditional road of Megalochori to enjoy the Caldera view. For the journey back, you will follow a different road again through the vineyards and pass under the windmills of Emporio.
Discover the the beautiful and versatile landscape of Santorini with a guided ATV-Quad tour. Listen to locals share their love for the amazing cycladic islands as they you the most beautiful locations and views on this spectacular island.
See the top sights of Santorini on a private tour by Mercedes minibus. Admire the famous Santorini Caldera, visit the Venetsanos Winery and more.
Experience Santorini through the eyes of a local expert while you travel in comfort in an air-conditioned SUV or mini-van on your 5-hour private tour. See architectural wonders, spectacular views and learn about the rich culture of the island.
There are many different ways to get to Megalochori from any location on the island. Airport to Megalochori: 7 km / 4.3 miles | Port to Megalochori: 4.5 km / 2.7 miles | Fira to Megalochori: 5.4 Km / 3.3 miles
Tours: Discover Megalochori with an organized tour of Santorini, starting from 45€.
Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Santorini transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 690 679 4316, 0030 22860 22555.
Car rental: Τhere’s the option of renting a car in Santorini with as little as 14.5 euros per day and pick it up directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Using a car rental allows visitors to discover Megalochori and many other places of interest in Santorini at their own pace.
Public transfers: In Megalochori village lies the 12th stop of the bus route Fira > Perissa. Fira is where the central bus station of the island is located. There are bus connections between this bus station and the most areas of the island. There are buses to Perissa approximately every 1.5 hours. Consider that time schedules might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here. From Santorini airport to Megalochori: There’s a bus station at the airport located between the arrivals and departures buildings. The buses that depart from there take visitors to the main bus station in Fira village, which is 5 km away. There is a bus from Santorini airport to Fira approximately every hour. From Fira, visitors should take another bus to reach Megalochori, following the route Fira > Perissa. From Santorini port (Athinios) to Megalochori: The bus station is located on the port of Santorini. From there, visitors who have arrived by ferry to Santorini can take a bus to Fira Central bus station, which is 8.5 km away. From Fira, visitors should take another bus to reach Megalochori, following the route Fira > Perissa. Tip: Since buses don’t always stop in every scheduled stop of their itinerary, our advice to visitors is to inform the driver about their final destination, so that he makes a stop there.
Situated in the traditional village of Megalochori, Villa Anemolia in Santorini is an ideal destination for a relaxing vacation. The villa consists of two independent bedrooms that have their own bathroom with all kinds of bath amenities and a hairdryer. There is a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, cooker and pans and pots. The beds and sofas are anatomic with ecological mattresses; there is air conditioning and free wi-fi internet in all areas as well as a satellite TV and a DVD Blue Ray.
Situated in the old-charm village of Megalochori, Ducato Wine Villas are a collection of six renovated, charming and unique villas and houses with a long wine-making heritage. While maintaining their unrepeated elegance, the rooms and common spaces have been adorned with hand-picked furniture. The Cycladic minimalism along with some Anatolian influences are dominant throughout the estate. The intriguing cave pool along with the pristine outdoor ones and the verdant flora add a layer of tranquility and rejuvenation.
Santorini Heritage Villas & Mansions offers absolute relaxation in the utmost atmospheric environment. Live the experience of staying in a historic Santorini residence which was carefully renovated to its authentic form with the addition of all modern luxuries.
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