Often it is the lesser-known places that reserve the biggest surprise. This also applies to the so popular destination among tourists in the Aegean Sea – the island of Santorini with its snow-white houses and sky-blue church roofs. The image of this charming Greek island is mostly conjured up by the sight of Fira and Oia that roams from corner to corner of the internet. Although both countries can indeed boast infinitely beautiful landscapes, they do not surprise travelers because everything seems to have already been seen somewhere. Photos.
In Fira and Oia, travelers should expect huge tourist flows, which only decrease by walking from one village to another. To enjoy the everyday peace of the island, indulge in pleasant photo sessions that are not disturbed by the constant rush of people around you in the frame, as well as to discover Santorini from a new perspective, it is worth going to Pyrgos and Emporio.
Pyrgosa is the highest village on the island. Located inland a good distance from the sea, it does not dazzle with beautiful villas and swimming pools, but fascinates with the possibility of seeing how the locals live.
In the historic center of Emporio, strange shapes, new colors and never-before-seen house designs open up at every corner. The village seems to come out of a fairy tale film in a futuristic mood. The architecture of Emporio is so unique that I can’t think of any other place like it. Here is a real treasure of Santorini, where only a small part of the island’s guests arrive.
