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Pyrgos – Atmospheric and well-preserved fortified mountain village
Pyrgos holidays offer the chance to stay in a remarkable well-preserved medieval walled village high up in the dramatic mountains of Santorini. Pyrgos holidays offer a very picturesque village surrounded by vineyards and mountains. Pyrgos is a maze of tightly packed lanes that contour the shape of the mountain. Pyrgos is an extraordinary sight and an unusual and memorable holiday base. Pyrgos is one of the island’s oldest villages and has only recently opened up to tourism. It has some of the island’s best preserved examples of traditional Santorini houses with their typical curved roofs. The narrow lanes are full of twists and surprises where you will find a typical Greek village square and romantic cafes and tavernas. Astonishing sunsets are a feature of holidays in Pyrgos.
Pyrgos holidays – Extraordinary village with superb walks
Pyrgos is found perched on the slopes of beautiful Mount Profitis Ilias which is 566 metres high. It has a population of just 500 and was once the island capital. Pyrgos is just 7 miles south-east of the present-day capital, Fira. Holidays in Pyrgos would particularly suit walkers wanting to explore the interior and visit the dozens of churches found in the region. Every turn of roads and paths offer stunning views of the coast and the volcano. Holidays in Pyrgos can enjoy the peace of this pedestrianised hillside village with its Venetian hilltop castle and Byzantine churches, including the church of Theotokaki with interesting frescoes. Walking further upwards from the village brings you to the famous small monastery of Profitis Ilias built in 1712 on the very peak of the mountain. It is an amazing spot with panoramic views of the entire island and sure to feature among your Pyrgos holiday photos.
Holidays in Pyrgos – Drop down to top Santorini beaches
Holidays in Pyrgos have the choice of the two most famous beaches in Santorini; sandy Perrissa beach and Kamari beach are at the foot of the mountain on the east coast and are roughly an equal distance from Pyrgos. Holidays in Pyrgos are not complete without visiting other Santorini beauty spots like Oia, a fascinating jumble of narrow streets full of stone steps, terraces, courtyards, leafy squares, blue-domed churches and tastefully restored stone houses or Fira, the unique sparkling white capital in an astonishing cliffside location.
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