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If you have been thinking about a mid-term break in Santorini, then you are probably expecting the leisurely pace of life, the pretty old main town with its whitewashed buildings and blue domes, the stunning sunsets over the sea that are taken in daily by wowed crowds of tourists, days spent by the sea and on boats, delicious local foods, cute little boutiques, and other such charms. However, if you find a vacation rental in Greece and head there in the next few weeks, you might be glad to find out that it has an appropriately spooky past that perfectly suits this time of year, in the run up to Hallowe’en.

Santorini actually once had the reputation of being the most vampire-infested place in the world and is steeped in legends of ghosts, ghouls, and other creepy creatures. The biggest concern among these shadowy figures was the dreaded Vrykolakas, or Vyrkolatios, a type of vampire. These creatures were said to have been born when babies were stillborn or people died without receiving their final rites, if a person was conceived or born on a Holy Day (which was considered a great blasphemy), if someone ate the meat of an animal that had been accidentally killed or not properly slaughtered, if a person didn’t have a proper burial, if someone died who had had a sinful life, if a body was passed over by an animal before burial, if a person was killed by a vampire, and in many other circumstances.

If you need to get rid of the cobwebs, relax, and unwind a vacation rental in the South Aegean and a visit to Santorini is a good idea. It is a famously beautiful destination full of pretty whitewashed seaside towns, blue domes, incredible pastel sunsets over crystal clear waters, chic boutiques, pretty restaurants, and much more besides that act as a feast for the eyes. For a picture-perfect holiday, it is the place to pick for your next getaway.

When you are on the island, if you find yourself in the old port and looking to get to the capital of Santorini, Fira then you should definitely take the opportunity to experience the
Santorini Cable Car for yourself.

Imerovigli is a picturesque village situated to the north of the famous Greek island of Santorini, just 2km from the island's capital of Fira. If picturesque is your thing, there is really no need to look any further. This little town is one of the most exceptionally beautiful places on Earth, with incredible views, charming architecture and much, much more to recommend it.

Just browse our vacation rentals in Greece, or contact us for help from one of our seasoned experts, and spend some time exploring this stunning gem for yourself.

The name of Imerovigli comes from the word “vigla” which comes from the Latin verb “vigliare”, meaning “to guard” or “to act as a look-out”, and the Greek “imera”, meaning “day”. This name makes a lot of sense, considering the position of the village, which provides a clear view of the Santorini caldera.

If you have found a vacation rental in South Aegean, you're likely to spend some time on the beautiful and famous island of Santorini. Many a visitor has fallen desperately in love with the island and have found it difficult to leave at the end of their time on the island. In 2002, two young American students lived out all of our fantasies and decided to stay. They opened up a bookstore, Atlantis Books, which has become a serious tourist and cultural hotspot and iconic attraction that many make a point of flocking to when visiting Santorini.

Santorini is one of the world’s most famous and beloved holiday destinations that is at the top of a lot of bucket lists and lists of desired vacation spots. Its endless blue skies, crystal clear waters, cute white-washed architecture, flowers, and famous sunsets have been captured and shared by countless visitors and continue to attract more looking for a slice of that romantic perfection offered by this incredible place. If you have found a villa in the South Aegean, make time to head to this beautiful island in Greece and see what all the hype is about for yourself. You’ll encounter crowds that you might not have imagined in idyllic daydreams about the place but we think you’ll still be pretty impressed. It is quite the sight to behold, after all.

One of the key destinations in Santorini is Oia, the island’s northernmost village. This is likely the place that you will see pictured in most images of the island that are featured in articles, guidebooks, social media posts, and television shows. It is an exceptionally photogenic town that is a maze of little shops, restaurants, cafés, other businesses, houses, and those iconic white churches topped by blue domes. A pedestrian town, it is famous for its sunsets, the amazing sweeping views over the rest of the island and the caldera from its position along a cliffside, the crowds gathered to take in those views, and the chic and expensive restaurants and little stores. It is synonymous with style and glamour and is the destination of choice on the island today, particularly among the rich and famous.