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                                                                                                                                                             T H E YAL O S


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                                                                                                                                             W e l c o m e t o a ho l i st i c b e ac h s i d e e x p e r i e n c e
                                                                                                                                              w he r e r e st a n d r e l a x a t i o n a r e in t e r t w ine d

                                                                                                                                           w i t h o v e r w he l ming n a t u r a l b e au t y a n d s u b l im e
                                                                                                                                                              M e d i t e r r a ne a n c u i s ine .


         old windmills, the village is distinguished for its vivid Medieval character,
         its castle located on top of a hill and elegant neoclassical mansions. Others
         such as Messaria, Megalochori, Finikia, Mesa Gonia, Karterados, Ammoudi
         and Vothanos offer visitors glimpses into quiet traditional Greek village life.
           Holidays in Santorini are the dream of a lifetime for many people, with
         the island famous for its impressive Caldera, volcano and romantic sunsets
         frequently included among the best destinations in the world. Its popularity
         has gained such momentum that over the last few years, the tourist season
         has extended from early April to early November meaning that visitors
         can enjoy all of the island’s attractions for a longer period every year.
           Apart from its traditional villages and awe inspiring views, Santorini
         offers a multitude of attractions. One such is the imposing Tomato
         Industrial Museum “D. Nomikos”, a museum dedicated to bright tomato
         flavours, with the traditional local veggie being the star of the show.
         Meanwhile, the Minoan Site of Akrotiri, one of the most important
         archaeological sites in Greece, provides an incredible insight into the
         Minoan civilisation, as the town was covered by volcanic ashes from
         the eruption of Thera, making for an incredibly interesting visit. The
         volcano which lies in the centre of the sunken Caldera is still active today
         and can be accessed via boat tours from the old port of Fira which go   TOMATO INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM “D. NOMIKOS”
         to the volcano and the hot springs while the famous Santorini sunset   Located in Vlychada, the imposing Tomato Industrial
                                                                         Museum “D. Nomikos” houses a museum dedicated
         can also be viewed from a boat. Then of course there are the island’s   to bright tomato flavours, with the traditional
         beaches, including the famous Red, White and Black Beaches providing   local veggie being the star of the show. With its
         cool respite from the summer sun with their clear, cool waters, as well as   characteristic chimney that dominates the lunar
                                                                         landscape, this museum narrates stories about time,
         the opportunity to enjoy a multitude of exhilarating water sports. There   memories and the inhabitants of the island.                                                                                             Created and
         are also the island’s many tavernas serving the dishes that wonderful                                                                                                                                             inspired by the
         Santorini has come to be so well known for. •                                                                                                                                                                  haunting beauty of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       its surroundings, the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         story behind Yalos
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         is nothing short of
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