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Perissa, Santorini Greece |
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| Due to its impressive long black sandy beach, Perissa is the most well known summer resort of Santorini. Situated at the southeastern edge of the island, it is 15 klm far from Fira and has 470 permanent residents. Due to the touristic development, Perissa has almost been joined with the nearby village of Emporio. |
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| It is worthseeing the Byzantine church of Aghia
Irini (St. Irene), the patron saint of the island, from whom it has taken
its actual name, as St Irene died on the island, while in exile.
The church of Panaghia Katefiani, dedicated to Holy Mary, is another interesting
church, dug in the rock with a magnificent view to the sea.
The Monastery of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross), built at the beach, has an impressive
church of 19th century.
If you are interested in archaeological sites, don't miss to visit the ruins of Ancient Thira on Mesa Vouno, at a height of 300 m. The excavations have revealed part of the dorian city: sanctuaries, a doric temple of Dionysos, the forum, the theater and the gymnasium, all dating back to the periods between 4th and 1st centuries B.C. From Perissa you will reach Ancient Thira only on foot, an hour walk. |
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Three local feasts ("panighyri") take place
in the village on the 29th of August in honour of St. John, on the 8th
of September in honour of
Panaghia Katefiani and on the 14th of September in honour of the Holy
Cross. |
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| There are various
shops for with gifts and souvenirs, but also with clothes and anything
you might need. In case of health problems, a medical
center is available. |
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