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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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