The collection at the Prehistoric Museum includes, prehistoric plant fossils, Neolithic pottery work, early cycladic marble idols, middle cycladic pottery work, and items from the archaeological site of Akrotiri such as jewelry, tablets with Linear A writing and replicas of furniture.
Location: Fira opposite of the bus terminal
Phone: 22860 - 23217
Visiting hours: TBA

The Archaeological Museum houses antiquities from the precyladic/archaic period to the Roman period.
Highlights include: a rare collection of burial items from tombs in ancient Thira - burial amphora with geometric designs 7th century BC. And the volcanic rock lifted by Evmastos.
Location: Fira near cable cars
Phone: 22860 22217
Visiting hours:TBA

Hosts a permanent exhibition of full scale replicas of the murals found in Akrotiri
Location: Fira near cable cars
Phone: 22860 23016
Visiting hours: TBA

Is an old mansion that has been transformed into a museum with exhibits of engravings from the 16ht to the 19th century depicting local dress, landscapes, and maps. Other displays include old photographs (pre-earthquake, 1956) and manuscripts and collections of works from various Greek artists who worked on the island.
Location: Fira near cable cards
Phone: 22860 23077
Visiting hours: TBA

The Nautical Museum outlines the maritime history of the island with a exhibiting a collection of objects from the 19th century.
Location: la
Phone: 22860 71156
Visiting hours: TBA

Visitors may see weaving mills in full operation creating works of art in a rainbow of colors such as: throw rugs, linen, table cloths, cushion covers.
Location: la
Phone: 22860 72315
Visiting hours: 9:00 - 14:00 & 18:00 - 21:00

A building that was originally constructed in 1861 is now the home for the Folklore Museum. Visitors have a chance to see how a traditional villagers house, a carpenter's and a blacksmith's workshops may have looked like.
Location: Condohori
Phone: 22860 22792
Visiting hours: every day 10:00 - 14:00 and 18:00 - 20:00

Here visitors learn about the integral role that wine making played in the lives of the inhabitance of the island particularly between the years 1660 - 1950.
Location: Kamari
Phone: 22860 31322
Visiting hours: every day TBA

First opened its door to the public in 2005. The museum is home to a variety of fossils and minerals that have been uncovered on Santorini and in other parts of Greece.
Location: Perisa, central square
Phone: N/A
Visiting hours: every day TBA

Images of Santorini's distant and recent past are nostalgically displayed in an old wine pressing cellar - "canava".
Location: Pyrgos
Phone: 22860 31101
Visiting hours: every day TAB

VVisitors have the unique opportunity to walk through a section of the unearthed prehistoric city of Akrotiri. The site was first settled between 4,000 - 3,500 B.C. (mid-Neolithic period). By the 2,000 B.C. the once small Neolithic village had developed into a highly advanced and of great strategic importance merchant harbor.
During the mid-Cycladic period (2,000 - 1,650 B.C.), Akrotiri was one of the most prominent harbors adding the trade of commodities and ideas from the east to the south and to Greece.
Around 1650 B.C. life and the activity of the inhabitance were changed forever after the catastrophic eruption of the volcano.
Only a small portion of the settlement has been excavated to date. The multilevel buildings, the intricate plumbing systems, the cobble stone streets, the squares, the murals, the weapons, pottery etc. that were saved under meters of pumice reveal to us today the true level of technology and artistry of this 4000 thousand year old civilization
Location: Akrotiri
Phone:
Visiting hours: TBA

This settlement is strategically situated at the very peak of Mesa Vouno (369m altitude). This naturally isolated spot was ideal for the Lakomadedonian or Spartan settlers in the 9th century B.C. The first king to rule this settlement was Thiras. The construction of this settlement truly impressive as it follows the slopes of the mountain. The architecture itself follows the Spartan style rather that the delicate and extravagantly decorated constructions that one sees in Akrotiri. Impressive structures include the amphitheater, the burial grounds, baths, gymnasiums and the complex sewage system.
It is advised to have a guide book with you because organized tours are difficult to find.
Location: Mesa Vouno from Akrotiri
Phone:
Visiting hours: every day TBA

Skaros or "Roka" as noted in several travel log of the 1400's appears to be first of five castles that was established on the island. The fortress and the rule of the area were granted to the family Varotsi by Marco Sanoudo of Naxos. Skaros served as the capital of the island for several years. During Venetian times, the castle on Skaros and the community that had developed on the slopes survived as a prototype for the castles that would follow. The geography of the area provided perfect fortification as we may see even today:
• There was only one very narrow land passage from Skaros to the main island
• The plateau where the main castle was located provided the perfect watchtower with a 360 degree view against any raids from land or from sea
• Very abrupt slopes of pumice like volcanic sediment that met the sea were not stable for pirates attempting any raids from the sea

Records of voyagers of the time noted that the community was autonomous comprised primarily of Catholics of every trade: merchants, servants, barbers, etc.
Today, only ruins remain, you must look carefully to identify portions of the old roads, walls, and buildings. Caution, also must be taken given that the paths are very narrow!
Location: Imerovigli
Phone: N/A
Visiting hours: no restrictions

Is one of the smallest wineries on the island. It is stripped of all marketing oriented glamour yet it is rich in genuine hospitality and love for their craft. This winery was one of the first to revive the cultivation of forgotten grapes.
Varieties of grapes used: Assyrtko, Athiri, Aidani, Mandilaria, Mavrotragano and Voudomato
Production: N/A
Location: Pirgos, Kallistis
Phone: +30 22860 32552, +30 6973989158
Visiting hours: By appointment

This winery was created 300 years ago and the present day owners are dedicated to reviving the cultivation of nearly extinct types of grapes.
Varieties of grapes used: Assyrtko, Athiri, Aidani, Mandilaria, Mavrotragano and Voudomato, Kastano, and Gaidouria
Production: N/A
Location: Pirgos, Kallistis
Phone: +30 22860 82552
Visiting hours: April 15th - end of October / 10:00 - 20:00

Can be found in an old tomato factory, near Monolithos. The factory was transformed into a winery in the mid 90's by the owner. Aside for the wine that is produced this winery also produces and exceptional vinegar from the variety of grapes Assyrtico (a variety closely associated with Santorini).
Varieties of grapes used: Assyrtko
Production: 110,000 bottles of the two wines
Location: Agia Paraskevi, near Monolithos Beach on the rοad from Monolithos to Kamαri
Phone: +30 22860 777814
Visiting hours: By appointment

Established in 1903, the winery was created for the production of the families wine.
Varieties of grapes used: Assyrtko, Athiri, Aidani, Mandilaria
Production: 100 tons white, 30 - 35 tons of red and 30 tons of the sweet
Location: Episkopi - Gonia
Phone: +30 22860 31489
Visiting hours: By appointment

This vineyard is located near the northern village of Finikia in the area called Baxedes. This winery started as a hobby of the owner and slowly turned into a family business.
Varieties of grapes used: Assyrtko, Athiri, Aidani, Mandilaria, Mavrotragano, Platanes, Kastania, Gaidouria
Production: 180,000 - 200,000 bottles
Location: Baxedes
Phone: +30 22860 71644
Visiting hours:April and Nov. 10:00 - 19:00 weekdays; 11:00 - 19:00 weekends, June/July/Aug. 10:00 - 19:00 weekdays: 11:00 - 21:00 weekends

Is a family owned business that was established in 1870
Varieties of grapes used: Assyrtko, Athiri, Aidani, Mandilaria
Production: 200 ton of grapes annualy
Location: On the road to Kamari in the village Vothonas
Phone: +30 22860 31322
Visiting hours: April - October 10:00 - 20:00

Built in 1990 and belongs to one of the large wine producing families in Greece, the Boutari family. This winery is characterized by its large, modern facilities which allows for mass production.
Varieties of grapes used: Assyrtko, Athiri, Aidani, Mandilaria
Production: 300,000
Location: Just outside of Megalohori
Phone: +30 22860 81011
Visiting hours: all year round / Mon. - Sun.: 10:00 - 19:00

Established in 1836 and remains a family owned business. Visitors to the facilities walk through the original wine pressing cellar or Canava.
Varieties of grapes used: Assyrtko, Athiri, Aidani, Mandilaria, Mavrotragano, Flaskia, Potamisi
Production: 5,000 - 7,000 bottles/label
Location: Mesa Gonia village on the road to Kamari
Phone: +30 22860 31349
Visiting hours: May - end of Sep. / Mon. - Sun.: 10:00 - 20:00

Dates back to 1946 and is one of the few wineries on the Caldera above Athinos Port.
Varieties of grapes used: Assyrtko, Athiri, Aidani
Production: N/A
Location: on the road near Megalohori
Phone: +30 22860 23557
Visiting hours: By appointment

Was established in 1947. Aside from wine production, the co-op also involved in Production and promotion of other local products such as capers and Fava beans.
Varieties of grapes used: Assyrtko, Athiri, Aidani, Mandilaria, and 25 other "endangered" varieties of grapes
Production: 3,000 - 6,000 tons
Location: a little before Pirgos on the road from Fira - Pirgos
Phone: +30 22860 22596, 25218
Visiting hours: March - November: 10:00 - 20:00

Location Northwest near Ia
Roads main road asphalt and 0.2km dirt road
Type dark gray/black sand alternating with large rounded stones,
Set up not organized (no sun beds or umbrellas)

Location Northwest near Ia
Roads main road asphalt,
Type dark gray / black pebbles and rounded stones
Set up primarily a small marina near the taverns

Location Northwest near Ia
Roads main road asphalt to Amoudi and then follow a path
Type dark gray/black boulders
Set up not organized (no sun beds or umbrellas) is also a small marina

Location Northwest near Ia
Roads main road asphalt and 10m sandy path
Type dark gray/black sand alternating with large rounded stones
Set up not organized (no sun beds or umbrellas)

Location Northwest near Ia
Roads main road asphalt and 10m sandy path
Type dark gray/black sand alternating with large rounded stones
Set up not organized (no sun beds or umbrellas)

Location Northwest near Ia
Roads main road asphalt and 10m sandy path
Type primarily dark gray/black sand and some large rounded stones
Set up a few sun beds/umbrellas and a canteen

Location North east near Finikia
Roads main road asphalt and 10m sandy path
Type dark gray/black fine pebbles, long stretch
Set up not organized (no sun beds or umbrellas)

Location North east near Finikia
Roads main road asphalt and 10m sandy path
Type dark gray/black very fine pebble next to a small marina
Set up not organized (no sun beds or umbrellas)

Location east near Imerovigli
Roads main road asphalt leads straight to the beach
Type dark gray/black small pebbles
Set up a few sun beds/umbrellas and a few small taverns near a small marina

Location east near Imerovigli
Roads main road asphalt leads straight to the beach
Type dark gray/black small pebbles
Set up a few sun beds/umbrellas and a few small taverns near a small marina

Location east near Karterados
Roads main road asphalt leads straight to the beach
Type dark gray/black small pebbles
Set up not organized (no sun beds or umbrellas) but there are a few small taverns

Location southeast near the airport
Roads main road asphalt leads straight to the beach
Type dark gray/black fine black sand, long stretch
Set up organized with sun beds and umbrellas taverns ideal for families

Location southeast near Exo Gonia
Roads main road asphalt leads straight to the beach
Type dark gray/black small pebbles
Set up organized with sun beds and umbrellas ideal for surfers and those interested in water sports

Location southeast near Mesa Vouno
Roads main road asphalt leads straight to the beach
Type dark gray/black small pebbles
Set up organized with sun beds and umbrellas ideal those interested in water sports, several hotels, taverns, bars, shops

Location southeast near Mesa Vouno
Roads main road asphalt leads straight to the beach
Type dark gray/black fine sand
Set up organized with sun beds and umbrellas ideal those interested in water sports, several hotels, taverns, bars, shops

Location south
Roads main road asphalt leads straight to the beach
Type dark gray/black very fine sand
Set up organized with sun beds and umbrellas ideal those interested in water sports, several hotels, taverns, bars

Location south
Roads main road asphalt and .9 km dirt road
Type dark gray/black fine sand
Set up not organized (no sun beds or umbrellas)

Location south
Roads main road asphalt leads straight to the beach
Type dark gray/black very fine sand
Set up organized with sun beds and umbrellas and a few hotels, taverns, bars NOTE: from the parking follow the right side of the beach to see the large pumice rock cliffs!!!

Location south
Roads main road asphalt and 1.5km difficult dirt road
Type dark gray/black small pebbles and sand
Set up not organized (no sun beds or umbrellas) best to go with off road bikes

Location south near Akrotiri
Roads main road asphalt and .5km sandy path
Type Brick red pumice rock and red sand
Set up some sun beds and umbrellas and a canteen

Location south near Akrotiri
Roads main road asphalt and 2.1km difficult dirt road
Type dark gray/black small pebbles and sand
Set up not organized (no sun beds or umbrellas) best to go with off road bikes

Location southwest
Roads by boat from Vlihada beach
Type white sand beach
Set up not organized (no sun beds or umbrellas) best to go with off road bikes

Location southwest
Roads main road asphalt and .9km difficult dirt road
Set up dark gray/black small pebbles and sand

Situated on the rim of the caldera at 250 mt above sea level, Fira is the present day capital of Santorini. The village was first settled in 1810 by the inhabitance of Skaros (Imerovigli).
Location: West (on the caldera) and extends toward the east and includes the small communities of Kondohori and Karterados.
Highlights:
• Christian Orthodox
• Metropolis Catholic Quarters
• Museums, exhibition centers, (see museum... chart)
• Gift shops
• restaurants, coffee shops, and bars
• All major banks, travel agents, and the central post office are located in or near the central square.

The name Firostefani literally means the crown or crescent of Fira, due to the proximity (a very short walking or driving distance) and the slightly higher altitude.
Location: West (on the caldera) and extends toward the east
Highlights:
• restaurants, coffee shops, and bars, travel agents

Imerovigli is perched on the rim of the caldera at 350 mt above sea level and is the highest inhabited village on the island. first settled in the early 1400's (Venetian period). The name translates - "Day Watch / Guard"
Location: West (on the caldera) and extends toward the east and includes the small communities of Vourvoulos - a small agricultural community on the eastern side of Imerovigli.
Highlights:
• the pyramid shaped peninsula of Skaros and the few remains of the Venetian castle.
• the architecture of the peasants’ homes in the community of Vourvoulos (on the eastern side of Imerovigli).
• the Monistary of St. Nicholas, and the church of Virgin Mary of a Malteza
• Gift shops
• restaurants, coffee shops, and hotels
• ATM's, travel agents, and post boxes.

Visitors may see several examples of houses that actually survived the earthquake of 1956. The first settlers are estimated to have arrived in the early 1500's.
Location: North (on the caldera) and extends toward the east and includes the small communities of Finikia - another small agricultural community on the eastern side of Ia.
Highlights:
• The remains of the castle at the very edge of the village.
• architecture of the mansions that belonged to ship owners and captains.
• two small capes - Armeni, Amoudi
• the architecture of the peasants’ homes in community of Finikia.
• museums (see museum... chart)
• Gift shops
• Wineries (see winery chart)
• restaurants, coffee shops, and hotels
• ATM's, travel agents, and post boxes.

Visitors may see several examples and the architecture of houses that were rebuilt after the catastrophic earthquake 1956.
Location: Inland and is within a short distance of Vothona
Highlights:
• the architecture of the peasants' homes (partly dug into the volcanic rock) in Vothona.
• the architecture of the pesants' homes (partly dug into the volcanic rock) in Vothona.
• grocery stores
• restaurants, coffee shops, and bars

Pyrgos is an inland village that was built at the foot of the slopes of Mesa Vouno - Prophitis Elias.
Location: South
Highlights:
• architecture of the community which reveals the settlement's fortified past.
• Narrow walkways of the main fortified town (Venetian period)
• Monastery of Prophitis Elias and the church of Theotokaki
• Wineries (see winery chart)
• restaurants, coffee shops, and hotels

Inland village with very few tourist facilities, however, visitors again may see wonderful examples of old mansions.
Location: South
Highlights:
• Art exhibition center
• wineries (see winery chart)

It is inland village, with very well preserved traditional architecture, ideal for leisurely strolls.
Location: South
Highlights:
• churches
• restaurants and a few coffee shops
• wineries (see winery chart)

The village was settled in the early 1500's (Venetian period). The caslte that was built was the 4th in line out of the 5 castles that ruled over the island. Emborio is one of the most impressive fortresses that has survived to the present day, despite the fact it was one of the most geographically exposed and least strategically sound settlements due to the proximity of the beach and lack of visibility.
Location: South west
Highlights:
• The square fortress - Goulas outside of the main castle walls
• The church of Agios Nikolaos of Marmaritis with its unique square shape.

Akrotiri even today is a very remote village. Here visitors may see the remains of the fifth and final Castle of the Venetian period, however the first inhabitance dates back to 4000 B.C.
Location: southwest, sea side
Highlights:
• The ancient site of Akrotiri.
• Venetian Castle
• restaurants, coffee shops, and hotels

The church was built approximately in 1100 AD, by the byzantine ruler Alexios Komninos, on the ruins of an early Christian basilica. The church was the Metropolis for the Orthodox Church and was later used by the Catholic Church during the Venetian occupation.
Highlights: the marble iconostasis and iconography dating back to 1,100 AD
Location: Mesa Gonia
Visiting hours: ΤΒΑ
Attire: Visitors need not wear skirts but should be modestly covered pants or short pants and shirts that cover the neck line and back

Was originally built 1827 AD but collapsed after the earthquake of 1956.
Highlights: the iconography was done by the native artist Christophoros Assimis.
Location: Fira
Visiting hours: ΤΒΑ
Attire: Visitors need not wear skirts but should be modestly covered pants or short pants and shirts that cover the neck line and back

The Orthodox monastery is located at the peak of the mountain and was built in the 18th century and is still in use.
Highlights: relics, rare handwritten books and icons.
Location: Pyrgos
Visiting hours: ΤΒΑ
Attire: Visitors need not wear skirts but should be modestly covered pants or short pants and shirts that cover the neck line and back

Visitors to this quarter of Fira will get a better understanding of the effect that the Catholic Venetian occupation had on the local population (13th century AD – mid 15th century AD).
Highlights: Architecture of the buildings, engravings and relics.
Location: Fira
Visiting hours: ΤΒΑ
Attire: Visitors need not wear skirts but should be modestly covered pants or short pants and shirts that cover the neck line and back

Built in 1651 AD and is the oldest active Orthodox convent on the island.
Highlights: intricately carved wood iconostasis, icons dating back to the 1200’s, and relics.
Location: Imerovigli
Visiting hours: ΤΒΑ
Attire: Visitors need not wear skirts but should be modestly covered pants or short pants and shirts that cover the neck line and back