Megalochori is one of the most picturesque villages on the island. Its existence is recorded back to the 17th century. Home to historical mansions, old traditional houses, pirate hideaways and wine canavas, it has a history of merchants and wealthy land barons exporting Vinsanto wine that the island still produces.It is a labyrinth of winding alleys, whitewashed houses, and blue-domed churches with ornate bell towers.
If you are looking for a beautiful, yet authentic and traditional Cycladic village on Santorini without the crowds, then Megalochori is definitely for you.