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

The volcanic island
of Nea Kameni
makes for a fantastic
day trip, complete
with crater tours,
hot spring soaks and
even scuba diving.

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 .

T O R E A L LY E X P E R I E N C E S A N T O R I N I Y OU H AV E T O B E
O P E N T O E X P L O R I N G B E Y O N D Y OU R E X P E C TAT I O N S

art. Notable stops on your journey should be Symposion Cultural (or two) to sample local vintages and find out about Santorini’s
Centre in Megalohori , which offers a fascinating programme unique viticulture, go on a farm visit to discover the island’s
of activities and events focused on music, art and mythology; distinctive produce, and make a stop at the Tomato Industrial
the workshop of acclaimed ceramic artist Andreas Makaris, Museum in Vlychada to enjoy a combination of island history
also in Megalohori ; winery-cum-art-gallery Art Space in Exo and tomato-based delicacies.
Gonia; and Bellonio Cultural Centre in Fira.
SEE MORE THAN SUNSETS IN (AND
SAVOUR LOCAL FLAVOURS AROUND) OIA
With its windswept rocky landscapes and hot summer sun, It doesn’t take local insight to know that Oia can get a bit hectic
Santorini might not seem like an obvious destination for during peak season, but there’s good reason this iconic clifftop
growing, well, anything. Yet thanks to the resourcefulness of town is as popular as it is. The picturesque sugarcube houses
its people (and centuries of traditional knowhow passed down and blue-domed churches, the winding paths and impossibly
through generations), the island has become internationally perched terraces, and of course its world-famous sunsets give
renowned for its wine and unique produce. The mineral- Oia an almost fairytale-like quality, and there’s an air of magic
rich volcanic terroir produces some extraordinary wines to this pace, that sometimes makes you think that everyone who
– particularly crisp Assyrtiko and sweet Vinsanto – while visits leaves a just a hint of their awe-struck wonder behind.
traditional farms and artisanal producers grow and Make sure to see the windmills and landmark churches, stop
manufacture a tidy selection of exceptionally flavourful by the delightfully quirky Atlantis Books, climb up to the ruins of
produce, including the island’s phenomenal cherry tomatoes the Venetian castle, and take the steep path down the red cliffs Created and
and famous fava (the local name for yellow split peas). to Ammoudi for fantastic seafood by the surf (but do consider inspired by the
Discover the island’s authentic flavours with a local winery tour booking a taxi for the way back up to Oia to watch the sunset). • haunting beauty of
its surroundings, the
story behind Yalos
is nothing short of
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