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True Santorini  αkrotiri The site of a prehistoric






              settlement destroyed
              by a volcano eruption and buried in
              ash. Archaeologists have unearthed fine
              frescoes and several objects. It possibly
              provided the inspiration for Plato’s story
              of Atlantis.

              βlue domes A staple of Cycladic
              architecture, they adorn
              the island’s whitewashed churches.

              caldera When Santorini’s volcano
              erupted in the 16th century BC, a large
              caldera was formed – part
              of it is underwater today, and it’s also
              responsible
              for the remarkable properties of the area.
              dining Santorini’s fabulous culinary
              scene means that you’ll be spoilt for
              choice, with everything from authentic
              Greek fare to perfectly made sushi and
              molecular gastronomy wonders available.


              emporeio A village visited by Jean-Paul
              Sartre and Simon de Beauvoir in 1937,
              said to have inspired his theatrical play,
              “The Flies”.

              fira Santorini’s largest town and capital.
              To the west, you’ll find Yalos old harbour,
              where cruise ships moor
              and you can hop on the cable car.
              giorgos seferis This Greek Nobel
              Laureate was inspired by Santorini in his
              poetry, including “Gymnopaidia Santorini
              I” from his Collected Poems, published by
              Ikaros in English translation by Edmund
              Keeley and Philip Sherrard.

              hectares of vineyards. In this terroir, the
              average production is among the lowest in
              Greece (approximately 1/3 per hectare),
              which is essential for grape quality.
              imerovigli One of the most picturesque
              Santorini villages known for its
              architecture and sunset vistas, it is found
              north of Thira.

              jaw-dropping view Endless waterscapes
              and brilliant sunsets are the trademark                                                                                     The village of Emporeio is filled with stairways,
              of Santorini island and part of what has
                                                                                                                                                           arches, gates and secrets.

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