Pyrgos is situated 8 km southeast of Fira.
The village is located on a fabulous spot on top of a hill and displays incredible panoramic views of the island.
At the bottom are some nice taverns, a shop that stocks international press and the usual tourist shops.
The Venetian castle is one of the five on the island of Santorini and dates back to the 13th century.
The fortfied settlement is amphitheatrically built on the hill and offers superb views of both sides of the island.