The pretty side of Santorini nobody knows about where huge crowds don't exist

Pyrgos is not as busy as its famous neighbour Oia (Image: Getty) Santorini has long been a favourite among travellers for its breathtaking views and picture-perfect streets - but Oia, the island's most visited village, is also known for its overwhelming amount of tourists. To enjoy the scenery away from the bustling crowds, TikTok creator @vickirutwind has recommended her 90,000 followers consider the lesser-known but just as beautiful village of Pyrgos, just a 30-minute drive away from its famous neighbour. "Santorini is a whole island and there is more to see than just that one place where people go to take pictures", she said in her video.

"If you want to avoid the crowds in Santorini, Greece , my biggest tip is to explore the island outside of the village of Oia." function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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