Messaria Holidays

Located just about 4 km to the southwest of the modern day capital of Santorini, Fira, the village of Messaria is known for being an area vastly populated by a large amount of vineyards near the heart of the island.

Messaria Areas

While tourism is really picking up as a source of economic success in this area, the village has historically been inhabited by those employees in some form of the wine making industry, either at one of the local wineries, or at some of the vineyards in the surrounding area. Because of this, and its close proximity to many vineyards, travellers to Messaria can expect to indulge in many different flavours and aromas of wine, as well as the natural beauty of the vineyards and surrounding wildlife.

While it may be easy to assume all of the beauty in the area is in the surrounding vineyards and forests, there is plenty to be seen within the confines of the village, as well.

Visitors to Messaria will be able to bask in the wonderful, picturesque buildings that all represent the neoclassical style that was popular at the time they were built. There are also a few mansions around the town that have been restored in styles faithful to the rest of the village. Of course, dotted between the beautiful homes, and shops are many restaurants that will provide all tourists with gastronomic adventures they will be sure to remember.

Messaria Accommodation

Placed all throughout the historic area of the village are also plenty of hotels, and apartments for rental. Though there may not be a plethora of options, there are rooms that range from lavish and luxurious all the way to more economic rooms. Because of this, travellers will find exactly what they are looking for, whether you are visiting Messaria with a group of your friends, your family, or a romantic getaway with a significant other.

While Messaria may be located far from the sea, its close proximity to, not only Fira, but other busy, and populated Santorini towns makes it a travelling hot spot, and because of that visitors know that the hotels located here, as well as the restaurants and bars are some of the finest on the entire island.

Messaria Wineries & Natural Beauty

Along side all of the wineries and natural beauty, there are plenty of examples of cultural importance, such as the Metropolis church, as well as some of the best supermarkets, and shops in all of Santorini.

While the village holds itself high, thanks to its wealth of historic and cultural significance, tourists will still be made to feel welcome thanks to the magnificent hospitality, and humbled friendliness of the locals.

All in all, a stay in Messaria is bound to be a peaceful, and hassle free vacation full of wonderful sightseeing and a promise of some of the best wine you have ever tasted.

A bonus about plotting a trip to Messaria, or any town on Santorini, is that the weather is so nice all year round, that no matter what month you make your voyage, you are promised to have warm weather, and bright skies guiding you along your entire adventure.