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W 5bft E

Oia 35 km/h
Ammoudi Finikia S
High 18°C / 65°F

Vourvoulos Low 15°C / 59°F

Cloudy and rainy
Imerovigli Northeast
Thirasia
4-6 bft
Firostefani
Fira
Monolithos Tomorrow
High 16°C / 61°F
Low 13°C / 55°F
Mesaria
Partly cloudy
North 6 bft
Vothonas
Aspronisi Sunrise Sunset
Pyrgos
Megalochori Kamari
Ancient
Thera
6:41 AM 10:41 5:22 PM
Akrotiri Emporeio
Perissa food for thought

Perivolos
Vlichada

Beach Report ancient history floating in the air, clear
The temperature is expected to be quite waters and magnificent view. Ideal for
nice with a few showers some time dur- relaxation after the visit to the archaeo-
ing the day. Do not postpone your strolls logical site of Akrotiri.
or your other activities. In case where the • Ammoudi: Even though it is not ex-
gentle rain meets you somewhere you actly a beach it attracts numerous swim-
can easily find shelter in a café or restau- mers. It is a picturesque little bay with
rant and enjoy local delicacies while you crystal-clear waters and tavernas. Great
are enjoying the romantic rainy scenery. idea for a lovely stroll and to enjoy your
• Akrotiri: A beach with a nuance of meal.

Religious Routes of the Hypapante from the south and the rate decorations.
Today, you may go on a chapel of the Holy Trinity from the north. You can also visit the majestic church of
driving trip to some of the Higher up, stands the church of St. John Panagia Episkopis in Episkopi Gonia.
numerous religious loca- as well as the one of St. Constantine and
tions of Santorini, one of which is Pyrgos. Santa Eleni. Panagia Episkopis
About 500 m. over the village, stands the The Holy Trinity has been functioning in It was built in 1115 and it’s considered
men’s monastery of Prophet Elias, built the castle of Pyrgos as an exhibition of the most important byzantine monu-
between 1711-1724 on a spot where sacred icons and ecclesiastic relics since ment in Santorini. This cross-shaped
two 15th and 16th century chapels used 1997, including the remarkable Ecclesias- church is dedicated to The Dormition and
to be, dedicated respectively to Prophet tic Collection of unique icons such as The its dome is dressed in byzantine tiles.
Elias and the Hypapante of Christ. infant-holding Virgin Mary, St. John and It has a marble chancel screen and 11th
A lot of holy remains of saints are kept The Dormition. century murals on its walls including the
within the walls of this monastery with Some of the oldest and greatest church- icon of The Virgin Mary holding Jesus
the outstanding view where just a few es of the island are in Pyrgos, such as The that was being processed around the
monks reside and which was inaccessible Virgin Mary (17th century) and the Theo- walls of Constantinople.
to women until 1853. Inside, the church tokaki (14th century) that have exquisite, You should definitely visit it!
of Prophet Elias is joined with the chapel wood-carved chancel screens and elabo-