Heart of Santorini
Heart of Santorini
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Monica P
2 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Beautiful place to visit
I will definitely go back
Beautiful view food and all . Can't wait to go back
I will definitely go back
Beautiful view food and all . Can't wait to go back
Written 2 August 2023
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gosarkinjal
Mumbai, India7 contributions
May 2023 • Family
It's the best place to see the sunset. It's even better than viewing the sunset from Oia.
You need to go by car and park on the location you reach.
You can hike a little down from there but one needs to be careful and shoes are needed.
You need to go by car and park on the location you reach.
You can hike a little down from there but one needs to be careful and shoes are needed.
Written 28 May 2023
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Suraiya M
Hamilton, Canada46 contributions
Apr. 2023
It's an easy pace 30 minute hike with good shoes to get to the lookout itself. It is part of an outcropping called Rabbit Rock because from a certain angle it looks like a rabbit from a certain angle. The view is absolutely breathtaking.
If you continue further down the path, you will get to the church of Agios Nikolaos that is built right into the caldera. Again, definitely worth the time to take in the view.
There is a flat area at the top of the trail that gets used as a parking space. The Μεταμόρφωση Χριστού church located on the main road there is a good landmark to spot the turn off the the parking area. There is also a trail to a restored old windmill, about 10 minutes away.
If you continue further down the path, you will get to the church of Agios Nikolaos that is built right into the caldera. Again, definitely worth the time to take in the view.
There is a flat area at the top of the trail that gets used as a parking space. The Μεταμόρφωση Χριστού church located on the main road there is a good landmark to spot the turn off the the parking area. There is also a trail to a restored old windmill, about 10 minutes away.
Written 9 May 2023
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The Travelling Piggy
London, UK4,222 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Solo
If it wasn’t for my tour guide I wouldn’t have known about this place! I’m so so glad he arranged an unscheduled stop here, it was one of my favourite areas on the island. It truly is stunning and worth the gravel pathway. No photos will do it justice it was truly a stunning place.
Written 13 April 2023
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eliepig
Los Angeles, CA16 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Family
Google map was able to point us to the parking lot above it. It’s not a marked lot. Only one small tour bus was there. Walking down can be a little slippery but after a short walk you can already see the rock.
Definately a nice place for a photo op.
Definately a nice place for a photo op.
Written 10 April 2023
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Chaitanya
Cambridge, Canada1,236 contributions
Sep. 2022
We walked to the Heart of Santorini from megalochori village and it took us about 15mins. The small opening is a great place for photos, provides a great opportunity to take couple photos.
Other than that it does have steep steps which take you down to the base and lots of spots to take photos like at the Rabbit of Santorini or of the Plaka bay.
Would visit if you have the time, as it is a great location for couple photos, but not high on the list to need to visit for sure.
Other than that it does have steep steps which take you down to the base and lots of spots to take photos like at the Rabbit of Santorini or of the Plaka bay.
Would visit if you have the time, as it is a great location for couple photos, but not high on the list to need to visit for sure.
Written 16 February 2023
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Singandraeus
Singapore, Singapore109 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Couples
We were not able to locate the place at first try but did so when we went further down the steps on second try. Beautiful, peaceful place half way down the cliff… good shoes and stability required as there are no handles down the steps. Quite slippery so do be mindful. Worth the steps if you can get down there.
Very windy. Need a jacket.
Very windy. Need a jacket.
Written 18 November 2022
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Ashley F
Carlisle, UK1 contribution
Aug. 2022 • Couples
Beautiful location, advise travelling there by hire car/quad/scooter. Parking available. Quieter than expected when we went around 5/6pm. About 100m down some steps to the left of the car park. A little chaple further down
Written 24 August 2022
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Paradise787561
Kilkenny, Ireland23 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Couples
This place is absolutely breathtaking. After being out exploring the island for the day on an Atv we were looking up places to watch the sunset and my boyfriend stumbled upon this and what a find. There were only about 30 other people here and the views were sensational. Would recommend to bring a blanket to sit down on as there is alot of stone and dust.
An amazing experience with unbelievable views and well worth the trip out to take in these scenes.
An amazing experience with unbelievable views and well worth the trip out to take in these scenes.
Written 19 July 2022
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Mel M
Malta221 contributions
Aug. 2021
A must-see when you're in Santorini! It's a bit of a walk from the main part of megalochori but definitely worth the walk. Be amazed with the view of the caldera and the clear sea below you. Definitely a romantic setting as well.
There was a bit of a fog when we went, but it added to the beautiful mystery of the heart of Santorini.
There was a bit of a fog when we went, but it added to the beautiful mystery of the heart of Santorini.
Written 31 August 2021
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