Vourvoulos

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Limenas is located on the Eastern side of Santorini. Administratively, it belongs to the Municipal Unit of Thira, Municipality of Thira, Regional Unit of Thira, South Aegean Region. The specific position shows full compatibility with the institutionalized spatial and urban planning commitments of the region. The position brings together the following advantages:

It is located outside the nationally protected areas of Law 3937/2011 and at a distance of 5km NE of the nearest EZD (TKS) with code GR4220003 "New and Old Kammeni - Prophet Ilias".

The port of Ormou Vourvoulos is the harbor of the settlement of Vourvoulos. Limenas is of local importance for the mooring of mainly fishing boats of residents of the homonymous settlement.

Its importance is limited to the local level for the mooring mainly of fishing boats of residents of the settlement of the same name and visitors. What should be noted is its usefulness for the generally infested area of eastern Thera.

The port includes:

- A 25m long jetty.

- One transversal and one parallel to the coast arms of length 31m and 70.5m -respectively.

- One ramp for lifting and launching boats.

The total length of the piers and wharves along the coast is 250m.

The port of Ormou Vourvoulou has a mixed use as it serves fishing and other vessels such as day boats.

The port has a jetty which together with a boom creates a small harbor area of 2,300m² where fishing boats moor.

Characteristics

Hours of operation: 24 hours

Παροχές
  • Parking
  • WC
  • Fire Network

Ship Traffic (Live)

Here you can find a map with the movement of ships in the area in real time. Find out which ships are currently in the waters at the port facility and track their route in real time. The service is provided by MarineTraffic.com

Weather forecast

Mon
Rain
16.14°C 10.34 m/s
Tue
Rain
16.11°C 4.48 m/s
Wed
Clouds
16.43°C 4.89 m/s
Thu
Clear
15.7°C 1.25 m/s
Fri
Clear
16.12°C 5.16 m/s

Sights

Kasteli(Oias)

Five Kastelia were built in Santorini during the Venetian period. Castle-states that protected the inhabitants of the island from pirate raids. The castles of Santorini were located in Skaros Imerovigliou, Pyrgos, Emporio, Akrotiri and Oia. Today, the most well-preserved are those of Emporio and Pyrgos, in Akrotiri, which dominates among the newly built traditional houses, creating a unique picturesque landscape, while the ruins of the Castle of Oia are the most famous spot on the island to enjoy. the sunset.

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Kasteli (Pyrgou)

Five Kastelia were built in Santorini during the Venetian period. Castle-states that protected the inhabitants of the island from pirate raids. The castles of Santorini were located in Skaros Imerovigliou, Pyrgos, Emporio, Akrotiri and Oia. Today, the most well-preserved are those of Emporio and Pyrgos, in Akrotiri, which dominates among the newly built traditional houses, creating a unique picturesque landscape, while the ruins of the Castle of Oia are the most famous spot on the island to enjoy. the sunset.

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Kasteli (Emporio)

Five Kastelia were built in Santorini during the Venetian period. Castle-states that protected the inhabitants of the island from pirate raids. The castles of Santorini were located in Skaros Imerovigliou, Pyrgos, Emporio, Akrotiri and Oia. Today, the most well-preserved are those of Emporio and Pyrgos, in Akrotiri, which dominates among the newly built traditional houses, creating a unique picturesque landscape, while the ruins of the Castle of Oia are the most famous spot on the island to enjoy. the sunset.

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Kasteli (Imerovigli)

Five Kastelia were built in Santorini during the Venetian period. Castle-states that protected the inhabitants of the island from pirate raids. The castles of Santorini were located in Skaros Imerovigliou, Pyrgos, Emporio, Akrotiri and Oia. Today, the most well-preserved are those of Emporio and Pyrgos, in Akrotiri, which dominates among the newly built traditional houses, creating a unique picturesque landscape, while the ruins of the Castle of Oia are the most famous spot on the island to enjoy. the sunset.

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