Your holiday in Megalochori
Megalochori is a beautiful old town on the east coast of Santorini, with a history that dates back to the 17th century. The town’s narrow streets are lined with churches and cafés, museums and bars, and Megalochori also lies at the centre of Santorini’s wine industry. Holidays to Megalochori are a safe option for families, but will also appeal to couples and older holidaymakers… anyone in fact, who has an interest in culture, history and fine wine!
Megalochori holidays – the prefect way to relax
Megalochori is a culturally rich town, boasting beautiful, traditional architecture, and a good selection of churches. Wander the town’s narrow streets, and you’ll find historic mansions, art galleries and a wealth of museums. The town has a long history as a popular pirate haunt, and you may notice that many of the older buildings feature high walls, inner courtyards and reinforced, solid wooden doors – all built to keep out the marauding pirates!
The town of Megalochori is situated right in the heart of Santorini’s wine industry, and as you walk around the town you’ll notice a number of places offering wine tasting. There’s also the option of visiting a vineyard during your holiday to Megalochori. The Boutari Winery for example, is a popular tourist attraction, and produces some of the most famous wines in Greece. It lies not far outside of Megalochori, and a number of tours are run throughout the year, with plenty of opportunities for tasting the produce! Alternatively, the facility at Antoniou Wines no longer produces wine, but still runs some fascinating tours around the premises. After the tour, you’ll be invited to taste some popular local vintages, while enjoying the breathtaking views from the balcony.
Of course, you don’t need to travel all the way out into the countryside to try the fine wines of Megalochori. The town itself boasts a large number of restaurants and tavernas, all of which proudly stock a selection of locally produced wines. Try it alongside local specialities such as seafood, for a truly memorable meal. You’ll be able to find some great places to eat and drink during a holiday to Megalochori, as well as a selection of nightclubs – if you came here for the nightlife though, you might prefer to head down the road to the capital of Fira.
There are many other destination to visit whilst on holiday in Santorini. Click here for information water sport activities in the resort of Kamari, and kids’ activities on the resort of Perissa.
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