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Mesa Gonia and Exo Gonia in Santorini

Below Pyrgos, along the road to Kamari, lies Mesa Gonia and Exo Goni, two small humble villages that very few tourists notice or visit. One would perhaps skip the villages if they were located on any other island, but in Santorini where it is short of genuine villages, it is a pleasure to take a stroll in the villages. You will be surprised if you meet another tourist here.

 

Church of Panagia Episkopi in Meso Gonia on Santorini.

Church of Panagia Episkopi in Meso Gonia.

 

Mesa Gonia, or Episkopi Gonia, is not unknown to the inhabitants of Santorini. For here stands the Church of Panagia Episkopi which is considered to be the most important church on the island. The church, built in the 12th century, is best known for housing the icon of Panagia Glikofilousa, said to be one of the most valuable icons in Greece.

 

Panagia Episkopi church with the icon of Panagia Glikofilousa in Meso Gonia on Santorini.

Panagia Episkopi church with the icon Panagia Glikofilousa in Meso Gonia.

 

The village of Meso Gonia is located above Kamari on Santorini.

View of Kamari from Meso Gonia.




The neighbouring village of Exo Gonia is a sleepy little settlement where time seems to have stood still since time immemorial. There is an old shabby taverna reminiscent of days gone by, as well as an impressive cathedral-like church called Agios Charalambos and is one of the largest churches on Santorini.

 

Tavernas and restaurants in Meso Gonia and Exo Gonia.

Taverna with house cat in Exo Gonia.

 

The impressive church of Agios Charalambos in Exo Gonia on Santorini.

The impressive church of Agios Charalambos in Exo Gonia.



WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU ARE IN THE AREA

 

Don't miss Kamari when visiting Meso Gonia and Exo Gonia.

Don't miss Kamari, which you can read about here »


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