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SANTORINI MADE BY ORIGINALS
KALIY A REIMA GINED
D. Nomikos is
the biggest
tomato F OOD & DRINK S
processing
company in
Greece, and one
of the oldest
in the world.
It is still family
owned and is
managed by the
third generation
of the Nomikos
family.

AN OLD SEAL MACHINE, WHICH NOW IS AN EXHIBIT, IS WAITING
FOR YOU TO USE IT FOR YOUR OWN CAN.

ON THE BEACH of Vlychada in Santorini, with
the stunning volcanic rock formations, the Tomato
Industrial Museum “D. Nomikos” with its characteristic
chimney that dominates the lunar landscape, narrates
stories about time, memories and the inhabitants of
the island.
The business family history starts in the middle
of the 19th century from Dimitris Nomikos with
the construction of “Fabrika”, the first motorised
flour mill in Fira. The flour, imported from central
Greece (Thessaly), was processed and resold in the
other islands of the Cyclades. “Fabrica” is one of the
most important part of the history of Fira. In 1945,
George Nomikos, son of Dimitris, builds the factory
at Vlychada, in the center of the most productive
tomato area in Santorini, with a production capacity An abstract name with an exotic feel to it. taste the island experience.
of 3.500 baskets per day. The factory operates the The su
x -ya in Japanese when added to a Dishes with respect to wellness and meticu-
first season without even a roof. The productive noun means “the place where you can fi nd lously presented, compliment the promised
season lasts from June to August, with the late tomato what you are seeking”. high quality experience and when the sun
coming from the area of Pyrgos. Within the factory he In Greek “Ya su” is the way to greet someone. fi nally kisses the horizon you can indulge in
develops a small can making unit that manufactures The prefi x Kali- is a tribute to kallos, the vir- the uniqueness of the handcrafted cocktails
the cans from tinplate. At the same time the fuel for tue that once gave its name to Santorini. until the late hours.
the steam boiler is initially coal, derived from Kimi, According to local history, the island was Kaliya has established its own style to o‡ er
and later fuel oil. once known as Kalliste, “the most beauti- a unique combination of hospitality and
This old tomato factory “D. Nomikos” in Vlychada ful one”. www.kaliya-restaurant.com aesthetics to our guests. Blending the sunset,
was transformed in 2014 into a modern Industrial Nowadays Kaliya represents this beauty by info@kaliya-restaurant.com the famous Caldera and the sea, Kaliya of-
+30 2286023807
Museum and a wider cultural space called the Santorini standing on one of the highest points of Fira. Monday to Sunday 08:00-02:00 fers an unforgettable uplifting experience.
Our menu introduces our guests to the re- Caldera, Fira, Santorini Kaliya is an all day and night destination to
imagined greek cuisine and invites you to Mitropolitou Gavriil 22, 84700 indulge in your senses !
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