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"Princess Of Santorini"

Imerovigli Tourism

Situated in the central west part of Santorini, about 3.5 Km away from the capital Fira, Imerovigli is popular with honeymooners because of its beautiful breathtaking views of caldera on one side and volcano on the other. Imerovigli is known as one of the most beautiful balconies of the Aegean sea because of the view of amazing sunsets and hidden viewpoints.

With strategically built whitewashed houses around the caldera, Imerovigli is never as crowded as other towns on the caldera. With limited options to explore, Imerovigli is a place where one can just sit back in their private pools and enjoy the view from their hotel. Apart from a few attractions including Hiking up to Oia and Skaros rocks (views during the hike are to die for from both locations), there are a handful of churches and restaurants one can visit. With authentic cycladic architecture, narrow alleys, and unique houses, Imerovigli is pretty small and there are plenty of stairs and no slopes inside the village. Imerovigli is famous for its boutique hotels, cave houses with outdoor pools with caldera views, they are worth a stay if one can afford it.

1. Hike Skaros Rock

Skaros Rock is a large volcanic rock formation in the caldera of Santorini. It is located ahead of the village of Imerovigli. The rock is known for its hiking trail starting from Agios Georgios Church (Read More) and connecting Skaros to the village. It also provides breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding area.

Fira and Imerovigli are two famous villages in Santorini situated at a distance of 3.5 km or 2.2 miles. The route between the two villages is scenic and offers picturesque views of the Aegean Sea. You (Read More) can walk between two towns as both are at a short distance and take about 1-1.5 hours. The route traverses you through traditional houses, quaint churches, and lookout points for the views around. The trail is well marked with some steep inclines and stairs to get some exercise while enjoying the views around.

3. Watch Magical Sunset

Imerovigli is a picturesque village known for its beautiful sunsets with a perfect backdrop of the Aegean Sea and the popular Caldera. The village is situated on a cliff that overlooks the Aegean Sea (Read More)and offers breathtaking views of the sun setting. Some of the famous spots to view the sunset are from the Caldera Viewpoint and Skaros Rock, which is a rocky outcrop jutting out into the sea. You can enjoy the sunset here from one of the many bars, and restaurants along the cliffside or on the top of the rock. These vantage points are crowded during the peak so it is best to secure a good spot in advance.

4. Wine Tasting Tour

Imerovigli houses several wineries that produce high-quality wines and also offers tastings and tours of their facilities. Some of the most famous wineries include Gaia Wines, Santo Wines, and Venetsa (Read More)nos Wines. These offer a variety of wine tastings including a tour of their vineyards and wine-making facilities. In addition, they also have wine restaurants and bars offering local wines with a sommelier who will guide you through their wine selections and offer recommendations accordingly. Wine Tasting in Imerovigli is a great way to experience the unique flavors of high-quality Santorini wines with a backdrop of beautiful views of the island.

Must Know Before You Travel to Imerovigli

Imerovigli is a pedestrian-only town, however to connect it with other parts of Santorini, a frequent bus facility, rental ATV and cars service is available.
Roads in Imerovigli are either pretty steep and are with steps, they are pretty rocky as well.
Restaurants, Cafes and shops are open from 9:00 AM till 6:00 PM.
There are no bars or supposed nightlife, nearest pubs are either in Fira or few are in Oia.
Visit Oia in the early morning, before 9:00 AM, to avoid crowds. Also, there is a very limited area for people to spread, so there is a huge crowd during sunset time. However, it is still worth experiencing.
Avoid synthetic fabrics and prefer flowing, airy pants or jumpsuits over dresses; shorts over skirts due to the windy weather of the Greek islands. Prefer comfortable flats being mindful towards the rugged landscape and cobbled streets of the island.

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Shopping in Imerovigli

Imerovigli provides a limited shopping experience as there are only a handful of shops in the village. Due to its closeness to the capital of Santorini, Fira, which is just about 3 km away, Imerovigli is not commercially developed and offers no activities either apart from accommodation or a limited choice of restaurants.

History of Imerovigli

During the Venetian rule, 5 fortified castles were built on Santorini, one of which was constructed in Imerovigli. Later made a guard post to give an early warning to the rulers of coming dangers, the castle gradually lost its significance and was abandoned in the 19th century. Remaining ruins were levelled by the earthquake in 1956 but Skaros Rock ( remains of the castle) is still the most popular attraction of Imerovigli.

Suggested Itinerary for Imerovigli

Day 1: Start by heading off to Oia in the early morning to witness the empty labyrinthine streets of the picturesque coastal village. Visit Oia castle, Skaros rocks and blue-domed churches to witness awesome sea views. Stick to one of these viewpoints to witness the iconic sunset, or alternatively, head down to Ammoudi Bay for sunset viewing.

Day 2: Head down to Fira to catch a ferry to Kamari and Perissa beach. Visit Akrotiri Archaeological site by afternoon. Return to Fira by evening and hit some of the handful of pubs before returning to Imerovigli.

With more time, one can explore the nearby islands of Mykonos, Naxos and Paros.