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🏛️ Attraction · Castle & fortress
Venetian Castle of Emporio
In Emporeio, on Santorini, Venetian Castle of Emporio is a fortification. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 1,499 reviews, a large enough sample to trust.
Expect steps and uneven stone underfoot; morning or late afternoon is the comfortable time to walk it in summer.
Nearby: Santorini Sky, Luxury Resort (about 1.6 km away) and Mototi Beach Lounge (about 2.2 km away). See all sights on Santorini: Santorini.
Where to stay nearby
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Volcano & hot springsWalk the crater on Nea Kameni, then swim to the warm, rust-coloured springs off Palea Kameni. Wear shoes you do not mind ruining.See guided tours →
- Akrotiri, the Bronze Age townA prehistoric town preserved under volcanic ash, under a roof — one of the few sights on the island that works in the midday heat.Check tickets →
- Oia at sunset, organisedThe most crowded half-hour on the island. A tour handles the ride back, which is the hard part.See guided tours →
- Caldera sunset catamaranUnder the caldera cliffs to the volcanic islets and swim stops, with the sunset seen from the water rather than from a packed wall in Oia.See boat trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Venetian Castle of Emporio?
The address is Καστέλι, Εμπορείο 847 03, in Emporeio, Santorini, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What are the opening hours at Venetian Castle of Emporio?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 09:00–21:00; Tuesday: 09:00–21:00; Wednesday: 09:00–21:00; Thursday: 09:00–21:00; Friday: 09:00–21:00; Saturday: 09:00–21:00; Sunday: 09:00–21:00. Many places in Greece keep seasonal hours, so check before a special trip.
Is Venetian Castle of Emporio worth it?
It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 1,499 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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