Santorini Island is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Santorini Island!
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades THE FACTORY
The historical tomato factory of D.Nomikos in Vlychada has been transformed into a modern Industrial Tomato Museum, offering its visitors a journey back to the industrial past of Santorini, by guiding them through... View More
Agios Nikolaos Monastery
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades The initial temple of Agios Nikolaos (Saint Nicholas) was built inside the castle of Skaros and belonged to the Gyzi family. In 1651, the day of the celebration, it had been decided to transform the temple into a feminine monastery... View More
Agios Nikolaos Monastery
Akrotiri Lighthouse
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades The 3 km long asphalt road starting at the entrance of the village, will take you to the promontory at the westernmost tip of the island (it also leads to Red-Kokkini-beach). There you will see the lighthouse and enjoy the spectacular... View More
Akrotiri Lighthouse
Ancient Thera
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades Ancient Thera stands on Mesa Vouno, at an altitude of 396 m. It was founded in the 9th century BC by Dorian settlers, led by Theras; habitation continued until the early Byzantine era. Excavations have mainly brought to light... View More
Ancient Thera
Archaeological Museum of Thera
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades The museum is in Fira. Its collections include sculptures and inscriptions ranging from the Archaic to the Roman period, as well as pottery artifacts and clay figurines from the Geometric up to the Hellenistic period.
The most... View More
Archaeological Museum of Thera
Archaeological Site of Akrotiri
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades Visiting hours 10.00-17.00
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Archaeological Site of Akrotiri
Argyros Mansion
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades The mansion was built in Messaria, in 1888. It belonged to the local landowner and wine merchant George Emm. Argyros.
One of the most noteworthy contemporary monuments of Santorini, it brings together local architecture and eclectic... View More
Argyros Mansion
Art Space
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades Art Space at Santorini\'s Exo Gonia continues from the year 1999 until today its art activities and extends its hospitality to important artwork by Greek and foreign artists.
A unique Art Center within the pumice rock - carved... View More
Art Space
Bellonio Cultural Center
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades Bellonio Cultural Foundation was founded by brothers Lucas and Evangelos Bellonias in 1994, after the establishment of the homonymous non profiteering institution.
It is located near the central square of Fira and its purpose... View More
Bellonio Cultural Center
Castle of Agios Nikolaos
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades During the Venetian Rule, as was the case in all islands, a society of great inequalities between classes was built up and the locals served as vassals.Coming here, Venetian Catholics and other families from Spain, Portugal, and... View More
Castle of Agios Nikolaos
Castle of Akrotiri
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades The Akrotiri fortress seems to have been built during the first Venetian century. It belongs to the same type of fortified settlements as Pyrgos and Emporio.The Akrotiri fortress was named La Ponta and was built around a pre-existing... View More
Castle of Akrotiri
Castle of Skaros
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades Skaros is the most important attraction in Imerovigli, an impressive rock seen also from Fira. The fortified settlement was presented for the first time in 1421 by the traveller and map maker Boundelmonti. Travellers of the 17th... View More
Castle of Skaros
Cultural Village - Santorini of the Past
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades Cultural Village is a contemporary cultural and gastronomic space in Pyrgos, Santorini. The founder, Yiannis Chrysos, created a museum in order to offer the visitors the experience of the domestic, rural and traditional ways of... View More
Cultural Village - Santorini of the Past
Ecclesiastical Collection of Pyrgos
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades Agia Triada, in the castle of Pyrgos, was the catholic of a small convent and was devastated by an earthquake in 1956. Under an initiative by the late Liza Patiniotou-Marinou, President of the Association of Pyrgos Residents in... View More
Ecclesiastical Collection of Pyrgos
Exhibition of Mineral and Fossils
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades The collection of minerals and fossils was created by the Cultural Society of Thera in 2006. It stands near the church of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross), in Perissa.
The oldest of the museum\'s exhibits dates back to 1.5 billion... View More
Exhibition of Mineral and Fossils
Exhibition of Musical Instruments
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades Τhe exhibition of Ancient, Byzantine and Post Byzantine Musical Instruments includes instruments from the personal collection of Mr Christodoulos Halaris, a well known Greek musicologist and conductor.
It is hosted in the offices... View More
Exhibition of Musical Instruments
Folk Art Museum of Emmanuel Lignos
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades The museum is just 1 km away from Fira, in Kontohori.
It was founded by Emmanuel Ant. Lignos, lawyer, journalist and editor of the "Theraic News" paper.
The building dates from 1861 and the rooms are infused with the atmosphere... View More
Folk Art Museum of Emmanuel Lignos
Maritime Museum of Oia
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades Captain Antonis Dakoronias started collecting items that reveal the naval history of the island in 1951, and in 1956 the Maritime museum was founded.
It is housed in a captain's home since 1990, which was a donation of Mrs Dina... View More
Maritime Museum of Oia
Megaro Gyzi
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades Τhe Cultural Centre Megaro Gyzi in Fira, was founded in 1980 with the initiative and financial funding of the Catholic Diocese of Santorini. It is housed in Megaro Gyzi in Fira, to a 17th century old family mansion of exceptional... View More
Megaro Gyzi
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades The museum of Prehistoric Thera in Fira is considered as one of the most important museums in Greece.
Its special contents are masterpieces of art in the prehistoric Aegean, such as the famous wall paintings and the unique gold... View More