Peace, tranquility and by-gone days best describe one of the few traditional settlements on the island. Situated 9.5 kilometers from Fira, Megalochori is within easy reach of Akrotiri and many beaches on SANTORINI island. The name 'Big Village' - a mere euphemism - and is known to have been populated since the middle of the 17th century.
Less than 60 years ago, megalochori village was host to some of the most powerful families in Santorini GREECE.

The beaches of the south coast are all within easy reach from Megalocori village. After a day basking out in the sun, head back to Megalocori and say 'yassou' to the locals relaxing in the shade of their geranium-hung patios and courtyards. Nightlife in Megalocori tends to by quite low key with most evenings spent savouring a glass retsina in a pavement cafe at sunset. Two local 'panighyri', or festivals, are staged in the summertime. On the 1st of July the Feast of Aghioi Anargiroi takes place and on the 15th of August, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is celebrated. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see locals parading through the streets with religious effigies and candles. Today MEGALOCHORI has a lively community with a fairly large number of permanent residents, adding to the local flavour and charm. Megalochori presents a multitude of faces, with narrow roads begging to be explored. Three of SANTORINI island's largest wineries are located here, with excellent taverna's located in the village