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Exo Gonia Santorini Guide

Exo Gonia is a hillside village in central Santorini with traditional architecture, churches and views across the island’s eastern side.

Reviewed 6 September 2026 · Santorini (Thera), Cyclades, Greece

Why visit

Exo Gonia is useful for seeing Santorini beyond the caldera. It is compact, quieter than the main resorts and easy to combine with Pyrgos or a winery visit.

Panagia Episkopi nearby

The important Byzantine church of Panagia Episkopi is in the wider Mesa Gonia area and deserves its own stop if you are interested in religious architecture.

Transport

A car or taxi makes multi-stop inland exploration easier. Bus routes and frequencies should be checked on the day.

Practical approach

Wear shoes suitable for slopes and stone paving and avoid blocking narrow local roads when parking.

Useful live information

Useful links while you are in Santorini