What to do and see in South Aegean, South Aegean: The Best Free Things to do

January 26, 2022 Janette Largent

Discover the best top things to do in South Aegean, Greece including Hiking Trail Fira - Oia, Mykonos Brewing Company, Plaka Beach, Naos Tou Apollona - Portara, Medieval City, Little Venice, Lefkes, Village of Lindos, Old Town, Monolithos Castle.
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1. Hiking Trail Fira - Oia

847 00 Greece
Excellent
80%
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5.0 based on 3,221 reviews

Hiking Trail Fira - Oia

This is the most obvious hike you can make on the island of Santorini and it will lead you - if you have not discovered them by now - through the sister villages of Fira, Firostefani and Imerovigli, going higher up all the time above the caldera. It then continues through the expanding housing in northern direction and it finally goes to Oia via a really magnificent path. This hike offers many changing views on the volcano, the sea and the caldera. This hike takes two hours and a half (actual walking time), but the total time can reach 4 or 5 hours. It is ideal to leave Firà at about 10am and in this way you will arrive in Oia already between 1 and 2pm. You can then eat in Oia in one of the many bars. In the afternoon you can descend to the little harbour of Ammoudi in Oia. From the bus square in Fira (when you get to Fira by bus) you have to continue to the very busy square of Theotokopoulou. This is the modern centre of Fira with a lot of travel agencies, banks and bars. In the corner, in between the George's Snack Corner and the Pelican travel agency you go left, in the direction of the caldera. You can then take one of the three streets off the right, they all lead towards the higher part of Fira. Once at the Archaeological Museum higher up (this museum is open till 3pm, but not on Mondays), take a left, past the upper station of the cable car. You then go right above the caldera, until the red-brown building higher up that dominates this neighbourhood of Firostefani: it is the P.M. Nomikos Conference Centre, where a lot of exhibitions take place – on the extending corner in front of this building many people take pictures of the marvellous panoramic view. On the left of the Centre you follow the tiled road and stairs, while you enjoy the view – in front of you you can see the even higher situated village of Imerovigli.

Reviewed By SharonR227 - Wayzata, United States

We took the bus from Oia towards Fira and asked the bus driver to let us off in Imerovigli. The nearby tourist office told us where to find the cliff walk trail. It was great to begin in Imerovigli, because then you are walking downhill to Fira. The views are fabulous, and there was a nice cooling breeze. We had good walking shoes and enjoyed seeing Skaros rock in the distance, the Mylos windmill, and the gorgeous blue domed church and 3 bell tower just beyond the Mama Thira Taverna. There are so many picturesque white washed dwellings, wildflowers, and stunning caldera views that it is a photographer's dream. We took the bus from Fira back to Oia. It was a great morning walk!

2. Mykonos Brewing Company

Eparchiaki Odos Mikonou - Ano Meras Argyraina, 84600 Greece +30 2289 077912 [email protected] http://www.mikonu.gr
Excellent
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5.0 based on 71 reviews

Mykonos Brewing Company

In April 2017, just before Easter, Mykonos Brewing Company started fermenting its first batches of beer at their new, state of the art brewhouse on the island of Mykonos in Greece. With a combination of Greek malt and Belgian caramel wheat, hard to find hops and with the mythological story of the Giants on their backs, the Mikonu beer was born!

Reviewed By 60John1952 - England, United Kingdom

Heard about the brewery from our Villa Concierge (Apollo, great guy) so knew we had to go - we were not disappointed. Lovely brewing team who made us welcome and are clearly very proud of what they do (and rightly so) - excellent beer is being produced. Yoshi was more than happy to show us around although we arrived unexpectedly and he enthusiastically explained their brewing techniques and recipes. The bottled beer is great but we also discovered draft Mykonu Pale Ale at Captain's Bar on the watefront in Mykonus Old Town - a fabulous brew and for a couple of Brits way better than the usual Greek Alpha and Mythos beers Highly recommended - best wishes for growing success of your brewery - Yamas!

3. Plaka Beach

843 00 Greece
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 1,269 reviews

Plaka Beach

A sunny stretch of sand by the sea, littered with nude and semi-nude sunbathers from all over the world.

Reviewed By bikerbabe22 - Milton, Canada

This is a great beach. The sand is super fine, there is plenty of space available, and it’s surrounded by shops and restaurants

4. Naos Tou Apollona - Portara

Islet of Palatia, Naxos Town 84300 Greece http://www.naxos.gr/%ce%bd%ce%b1%cf%8c%cf%82-%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%85-%ce%b1%cf%80%cf%8c%ce%bb%ce%bb%cf%89%ce%bd%ce%b1-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%81%cf%84%ce%ac%cf%81%ce%b1/
Excellent
67%
Good
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4.5 based on 2,286 reviews

Naos Tou Apollona - Portara

Reviewed By _N5854HS - Athens, Greece

best sunset i ever saw on cyclades.An ancient temple where you can see the sun goes down,in the sea.beautiful romantic place for couples

5. Medieval City

Rhodes Town 85100 Greece +30 2241 365200 [email protected] http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=7029
Excellent
72%
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23%
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4.5 based on 5,558 reviews

Medieval City

Surrounded by medieval walls, this old part of Rhodes is the location of many interesting attractions of historical significance.

Reviewed By johnlW3590MM - York, United Kingdom

Excellent town and lots to do and see Also plenty of shops and bars and places to eat Great old town well worth getting off main streets and exploring Back streets where things seemed cheaper

6. Little Venice

Mitropoleos Georgouli, Mykonos Town Greece
Excellent
55%
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4.5 based on 6,964 reviews

Little Venice

Reviewed By NicolasC973 - Limassol City, Cyprus

A must do while in Mykonos! Sunset time is the best time to visit Little Venice, preferably latest by 7.30pm to have an hour to watch the full sunset while enjoying a refreshing cocktail at one of the cafes situated on the shore of this location. Best enjoyed in a romantic mood with your loved one, or a flirt, easily found in Mykonos ;))

7. Lefkes

Greece
Excellent
57%
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6%
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4.5 based on 1,171 reviews

Lefkes

Reviewed By francinal - Stanford, United States

Topical Cycladic village. Extremely clean and friendly. I highly recommend a visit in the early morning if you are in Páros. Don’t forget to visit the cafe by the big church and meet Konstantinos the owner.. he serves the best lemonade in town. Truly a gem.

8. Village of Lindos

Lindos Rhodes, Greece Greece +30 2244 031804 http://www.visitgreece.gr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 11,226 reviews

Village of Lindos

Reviewed By lushlou - Crawley, United Kingdom

We had a day trip here Well what can I say Kind is what a beautiful beautiful place We wandered round the cobbler streets It’s just stunning absolutely stunning We then went onto the beach Again beautiful! As good as the Caribbean ! Would love to see it at night it just is a magical place

9. Old Town

Naxos Town Greece +30 2285 025072 http://www.greeka.com/cyclades/naxos/naxos-villages/naxos-town.htm
Excellent
70%
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28%
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4.5 based on 2,126 reviews

Old Town

Reviewed By MrandMrsRo - Chester, United Kingdom

Lovely scenic alleyways. Lots of shops but didn't feel tacky touristy. We found an excellent traditional wood fired bakery in the Old Market area - best bread we had on the island and freshly baked all day long so piping hot when bought - open all day and till 9pm at night too. Worth going right up to the castle area and onto the terrace (through a cafe) to get a wonderful panoramic view of the island.

10. Monolithos Castle

Monolithos Greece http://www.helios.gr/exr/manual/castles.htm#monolithos
Excellent
63%
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4.5 based on 1,011 reviews

Monolithos Castle

Reviewed By carlyp123 - Stansted Mountfitchet, United Kingdom

This is totally undersold, an easy-ish climb from the parking (coffee shop nearby for after!) and the views were exceptional. You can walk around and into the small church at the top, and also light a candle (donations can be left there too). There is no entrance fee, but should be!

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