Whitewash house in Messaria traditional settlement

Crescent-shaped Santorini is actually a group of islands consisting of Thira, Thirassia, Aspronissi, Palea and Nea Kameni in the southernmost part of Cyclades. Santorini is a world-renowned destination due to its amazing volcanic topography, the romantic setting with the famous sunset, the traditional villages and some of the best Greek beaches. Messaria village is situated in the center of Santorini Island. Its existence is recorded back to the middle of 17th century. During the 19th century Messaria was the centre of industry in Santorini. An impressive landmark is the old Markezinis knitting factory. The original architecture of the village is interesting, a combination of stately homes and domed shape cave houses tunnelled into the volcano rock. Messaria is vineyard country.