With great pride and emotion, the enchanting island of Santorini embraced a momentous occasion on Friday, April 19, as it became a pivotal stop for the Olympic Flame en route to the 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Photo credit: Guillermo Kunst In a ceremony marked by reverence and unity, the Olympic Flame was ignited ..read more

Introducing Alcyone 2022, the latest addition to Vassaltis Winery’s collection crafted by Yiannis Valambous. This elegant PDO Santorini wine is a blend of Assyrtiko grapes, carefully balanced to marry the characteristic minerality with the richness from barrel aging. Handpicked from select vineyards in Pyrgos, Megalochori, and Vourvoulos, Alcyone undergoes fermentation in oak tanks and barrels ..read more

Running in Caldera & Swimming from the Volcano The prestigious sports event of Santorini, Santorini Experience, which praises through sports activities one of the top tourist destinations in the world, will be held for the 7th year from October 3 to October 6, 2024.  Santorini, with its breathtaking views, the dominating volcano as well as ..read more

For a decade now, the Tomato Industrial Museum “D. Nomikos” has been a beacon of knowledge, tracing the journey of the tomato from soil to table. Welcoming visitors from across the globe, it has been a hub for education, enlightenment, and inspiration. Originally, the “D. Nomikos” Industrial Tomato Museum functioned as a processing facility for ..read more

The concept behind Domaine Sigalas’ Epta (Seven) label is well-recognized. It embodies a captivating journey of uncovering Santorini’s sub-terroirs. Seven carefully chosen small Assyrtiko vineyards across seven villages of the island form the foundation of this project. Each year, each village’s grapes are harvested and processed separately. The one deemed the finest among the seven ..read more

After months of extensive renovation work, sponsored by M/MARITIME, the Maritime Museum of Santorini is reopening to the public, ready to present the history of Santorini’s maritime heritage and the seafaring traditions of its inhabitants with a fresh perspective. The Maritime Museum of Santorini is located in a beautiful captain’s house in Oia and is ..read more

The summer cruise program of the Resilient Lady this year featured seventeen visits to Santorini. Since its debut in early May, the newly constructed ship from Virgin Voyages made weekly stops on the island, every Monday, as part of its 7-day cruises in the Eastern Mediterranean. Yesterday, on October 23rd, it made its final approach ..read more

Santorini’s Hotel Among the Big Winners of the World Travel Awards, World Luxury Hotel Awards & Boutique Hotel Awards Athina Luxury Suites hotel, with breathtaking views of Santorini’s Caldera and world-class services, justifies every year the reason it remains at the top. Athina Luxury Suites won 4 more global awards and is now among the ..read more

After the great success of its revival in September 2022, Selene Vedema is evolving once again into a yearly institution, celebrating the Santorinian vineyard and its people in the magical setting of Selene Restaurant. It was over a decade ago that the late Giorgos Hatzigiannakis, creator of the emblematic Selene restaurant, brought to life the ..read more

With winter hours in effect starting today, Wednesday, 1/11/23, until Sunday, 31/3/24, the archaeological sites, monuments, and state museums across the country will be open, as per the relevant decision of the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports. For the museums and archaeological sites in Santorini, the following apply: Akrotiri Archaeological Site: Open daily except ..read more