Karterados is located just two (2) km from Fira, almost in the middle of the island.
As it was located in the bed of an old stream, the village was literally invisible!
Its name comes from the Greek word ‘karteri’, as the village residents hid and waited at this spot for the pirates.
Karterados offers a view to the eastern side of the island and in front of it stretches a large plain with vineyards.
In the middle of the village, beyond the traditional bakeries, cafes, restaurants and supermarkets, dominates the church of the Ascension of the Savior, with its bell tower in the shape of a tower. Our houses are located near the church.
The village square has a traditional windmill and a plaque in memory of the victims of the war of 1940. From the main road you can just see a neighborhood with cobbled streets and the captains’ houses built into the rock. Taking a walk on these streets will give you the aura of the village and a tranquility for a beautiful start of your vacation on the island! The road to Karterados leads to the beach of Karterados or otherwise known as Exo Gialos. This beach has fine black pebbles, due to the volcano, and dark blue crystal clear waters.
