9Skipping the Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages

Santorini’s clifftop villages get all the love, but the heart of the island beats in its lesser-known corners.

Many travelers stick to the caldera edge and miss out on quaint, untouched villages like Mesa Gonia, Finikia, or Vothonas, where you can wander quiet alleys, sip coffee with locals, and admire traditional architecture untouched by tourism. These places offer an authentic glimpse of Greek island life—and a peaceful escape from the crowds.

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