Staying in Imerovigli Santorini on your next Greece holiday? This is what you need to know.
Why Stay in Imerovigli Santorini?
Upscale Imerovigli village sits on a clifftop overlooking Santorini’s caldera islands. A 30-minute scenic walk from Fira with its dynamic nightlife.
Imerovigli has fewer tourists than pack popular Oia and Fira. The quieter setting lets you enjoy the serenity of the island, whilst still a short journey away from the action.
With its convenient location, it’s relatively easy to get around the island of Santorini from Imerovigli, with several transportation options available. Shuttle services are widely available, as well as public buses.
The terraces of the village are lined with sleek bars, fine-dining restaurants, and upscale boutique hotels. Some are in caves, which are popular sunset viewing spots.
Staying in Imerovigli allows you to enjoy the island from the centre point of the tourist hotspots.
What to Expect Whilst Staying in Imerovigli in Low-Season
All tourist destinations have high seasons and low seasons. However, the islands of Greece use these schedules differently from many other holiday destinations. The islands of Santorini often “shut down” during the low seasons which means many restaurants, bars and shops that cater to tourists are often shut and getting ready for the tourist season. Imerovigli, Santorini was largely a ghost town in the low season.
Usually, there are fewer options to choose from during this time when it comes to eating out which requires a little more planning.
Santorini is famed for its white structures on top of the island hills. During the low seas. Many places will be getting renovations, and a lick of white paint to keep things looking fresh.
If you expect everything to be open, you may be disappointed.
The positive of this is that if you aren’t fussed about touristic food joints and shops. You will feel like you have the island to yourself. Including a great landscape of panoramic vistas without groups of visitors blocking your photos. Locals, let us know, that coming in March was the right choice. During Summer, the towns are hardly navigable and can feel very lethargic.
Food can be an issue, however, you can get the number of local food places, that will deliver to you in the evening (for a tip). You can also go to little markets to pick up snacks for your villas and cook as often as you will have a fully equipped kitchen. Fira, which is close by, has many more options and short drive away.
