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escape S P EC IA L F E AT U R E

T H E YAL O S

AM B I E NC E

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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