Seismic activity shook Greece's most famous island earlier this year, but on a recent visit James Litston finds that it's ...

From the heights of Profitis Ilias to the charming village of Pyrgos, nothing screams authentic experience like enjoying a front-row seat of Santorini's whitewashed buildings and volcanic cliffs ...

For a different perspective, head inland and ascend Profitis Ilias mountain, where you’ll find Santorini Sky above the village of Pyrgos (and just below the monastery crowning the peak).

In the middle of the island rises the former capital, hilltop Pyrgos. Santorini has no rivers and suffers severe water shortages, but thanks to its fertile volcanic soils and high nighttime ...

Alternatively, hike ancient trails through the authentic settlements of Pyrgos, Exo Gonia and Mesa Gonia. Santorini Walking Tours offers small group and private guided options. Take a boat tour of ...

Sarah Souli The best way to take in Santorini’s beauty is to walk, and there is no better route than the one from Fira to Oia. This hike is 6.5 miles one way and passes through four towns ...

Santorini might be best known for its caldera-side resorts, but the island also has a string of picturesque villages further inland. Surrounded by a ruffled sea of vines, Pyrgos is a flower ...