This short route takes the hikers from Megalochori to the "Heart of Santorini" and down to the sea level, where encircled by the walls of the caldera lie the abandoned thermal baths of Plaka.
OSM map layer · LineString
36.38, 25.43 · rel 15877107
36.38, 25.43 · rel 15877107
Santorini Trail 07 - Megalochori - Plaka
1,4 km from Megalochori to Plaka .
Megalochori
→
Plaka
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1,4km
Distance
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Ascent
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SAC
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Attraction
Seis Campanas de Megalochori
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221 m off route
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The Heart of Santorini
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on the route
1,4 km
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04 · Landmarks
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Santorini Trail 07 - Megalochori - Plaka is 1.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Santorini Trail 07 - Megalochori - Plaka takes approximately 21 min to complete.
No, Santorini Trail 07 - Megalochori - Plaka is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Megalochori to Plaka. Plan ahead for return transport.
Santorini Trail 07 - Megalochori - Plaka starts at Megalochori.
Santorini Trail 07 - Megalochori - Plaka is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.