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JOYFUL EXPLORATION I SANTORINI

From blooming bell towers to windmills by the sea—
Santorini's timeless beauty, captured in a glance.

Perissa, long stretches of black volcanic sand shimmer in the
sun, while Vlychada, sculpted by time and wind, offers lunar
landscapes and quiet isolation. On horseback or by foot, by
boat or from a balcony, the meeting point of land and sea
on this island is never static. It moves through the senses—
sharp salt on the tongue, sunburnt stone underfoot, the hiss
of foam on rock.
GEORGE, ISTORIA CONCIERGE, REVEALS
THINK YOU KNOW SANTORINI? NOT UNTIL YOU’VE SANTORINI’S HIDDEN GEMS
BEEN HERE. What’s the most Instagram-worthy spot
If your idea of Santorini stops at caldera views and postcard on the island?
sunsets, you're only seeing the surface. The island’s true On this side of Santorini, the traditional
story is etched in cliffside chapels, stone-hewn villages, and villages offer the perfect backdrop—authentic,
quiet traditions that time hasn’t touched. charming, and full of character.
Start with Vothonas, a village carved into a ravine, where 18th- Share a photographer’s tip—for example, the
century cave homes still cling to volcanic rock. A path leads best time of day to capture a specific spot:
to Panagia Trypa—a chapel sculpted into sheer cliffside and Sunrise at Perivolos Beach is truly magical.
honored each year on February 2nd—a sacred space that feels The soft morning light reveals countless
frozen in time. Just a short walk from Fira lies Karterados, shades of red, creating an unforgettable
hidden in a dry riverbed and steeped in seafaring heritage. palette for any photographer.
Its roots go back to the 1600s, with homes dug into the earth What should an Empiria Group guest
and bell towers of the Church of the Ascension echoing absolutely see or do before leaving
old Italian elegance—a quiet tribute to the island’s maritime Santorini?
past. Then there’s Mesa Gonia, nestled near Ancient Thera. A sunset catamaran cruise—it’s the perfect Where the Island Comes
Once shaken by earthquake, now grounded in grace, this way to take in the beauty of the island and
village is home to Panagia Episkopi—a rare 12th-century the volcano from sea level. Also, a wine to Life, Your Way
Byzantine monument, said to have been founded by Emperor tasting at one of Santorini’s distinctive InParos is your trusted car rental service in Paros,
Alexios I Komnenos. Nearby, old “kanaves”—traditional wine wineries, where the volcanic terroir shapes
cellars—still yield rich volcanic vintages, linking every sip to every sip. And finally, spending a day on the offering a wide range of well-maintained vehicles
centuries of cultivation. These aren’t the places that clamor black sand of Perivolos Beach and diving to suit every need. Whether you're here to uncover hidden
for attention—they never needed to. They’ve endured long into its crystal-clear waters—it’s a once-in-
before the crowds, and they’ll still be here when the sun sets a-lifetime experience. gems, relax on pristine beaches, or explore traditional Paroikia, Paros
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