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True Santorini nea kameni A small, uninhabited island created by

a major volcano eruption, it provides a unique landscape
to explore on a daytrip as well as stunning views.

old tomato factory Located in Vlychada, this
imposing rustic building houses a museum dedicated to
bright tomato flavours, with the traditional local veggie
the star of the show.

pumice For centuries, pumice was the main export of the
island, with quarries providing employment and income.
They shut down in 1986, to preserve the Caldera.

quiet spot Travel farther afield away from Santorini’s
buzzing coastline to find stunning quiet rural spots and
unspoilt nature.

red beach Surrounded by red hills and volcanic rocks,
Red Beach is blessed with spectacular rainbow colours
where the volcanic soil meets the surf. A must-visit.

santa irina The Venetian name given to Santorini
when they first arrived in the 12th century, in tribute
to the church of St. Irene that stood on the island.

theras The mythical forefather of the island, said to have
arrived from Sparta in the 10th century BC to establish
the settlement of the same name.

unique taste A veritable gastronomy hotspot, Santorini
combines high dining and unique local products across
interesting eateries of all types.

vlychada A beautiful beach and village 13km from Fira,
it features shallow waters and dark volcanic sand.

wall paintings or frescoes from Akrotiri still impress
with their beauty and technique despite being millennia
old. The blue monkeys, fishermen and boxer frescoes are
among the most famous examples.

xenos The Greek word for “stranger” and something you’ll
never feel on Santorini, an open-hearted, welcoming island
where visitors and residents hailing from the four corners of
the earth come together in harmony.
yposkafa This term describes the stunning cave houses
found in Santorini, which are built into the volcanic
rocks. Today, you can even stay in some of these long,
narrow traditional dwellings.

zeal Winemaking has a long tradition on the island, with The village of Emporeio is filled with stairways,
locals working the land with zeal, planting ancient grape
varieties and creating superb wines. • arches, gates and secrets.

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