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S E R E N I T Y

& T R A D I T I O N

C O MB I NE D

Tr a n q u i l a n d un i q u e ,
t h e b e a uti f ul vi ll a g e
o f F i n i k i a p r o v i d e s a n

i d y l l i c a l l y pe r f e c t o p po r t un i t y
to s te p b a c k i n t i m e .

The small village of finika is located on the
northern part of Santorini, 10 kilometers northwest of
its capital within very close proximity to the beautiful
settlement of Oia. Unlike Oia, where the houses are built
right on the Caldera edge, the traditional architecture in
Finikia is very different. Comprised of small dwellings
complete with colourful yards, stairs and interesting
facades, the village’s unique character is very much in
thanks to its historical relevance. Built around the time
when the island became prosperous due to its shipping
industry, the village of Finikia housed the farmers who
worked on the surrounding vineyards. The large and
impressive ‘canaves’ type dwellings that we see today
were also used to store wine and have been dug into the
volcanic rock, leaving an indelible mark on the special
character of this village that is evident even today. Located in the heart of Finikia,
As you turn from the road that leads to Oia and
enter the pedestrianized village, the first thing you Krinaki tavern promotes Greek gastronomy.
see is a big stone wall that has been built out of black
volcanic rocks. Built on the hillside, quaint stone flagged Our dishes are cooked with traditional
alleys lead you into colourful neighbourhoods where Cycladic agricultural products.
time seems to have stood still, thanks to the village
largely remaining untouched asides from a handful of Because Food has a culture.
boutique hotels and traditional small tavernas where
you can enjoy local island dishes. Almost resembling a It has a history. It has a story.
painting, the rich tableau of the buildings’ unique multi
Astonishingly Krinaki highlights the simple flavors
beautiful at any coloured faded hues provides the perfect canvas-like
time of the year, the backdrop to take a stroll along the alleyways. To round that provoke intense emotions.
island of Santorini, off this serene experience and view the village’s most
the southernmost
in the popular spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and
Cyclades islands in the deep blue Aegean Sea, make sure that you visit the Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
the Aegean, is truly village’s most famous church, Agia Matrona which was PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK
a sight to behold.
built in 1859, with its wondrous bell tower and the tall
palm tree growing in its yard. •

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