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THE UNIQUE FAVA
Santorini
The PDO Santorini Fava is an affair that counts more than 3.600 years of life! The cotyledons of the legume Lathyrus clymenum L., which solely grows on the volcanic soil of Thera and favours the hot and dry local microclimate give us a soft, light, and slightly sweet delicacy beloved around the island and beyond.
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Fava
Santorini Gastronomy
THE PLAYFUL CHERRY TOMATOES
The blustery Santorinian weather and volcanic soil have given rise to a unique species of cherry tomatoes.
The Santorinian tomato is a PDO product cultivated since the beginning of the 19th century when its seed was first sown by a Capuchin friar.
It remains original to this day!
Santorini Gastronomy
THE WHITE EGGPLANT
Another local must-try is the Santorini white eggplant, with its sweet flavour and juicy flesh that absorbs no oil when fried.
As it requires less watering, this whimsical type of eggplant found its perfect match on the Santorinian landscape and stars in many authentic island dishes.
THE RARITY OF CHLORO CHEESE
Santorini Gastronomy
Santorini’s most representative cheese is the Chloro. Chloro, meaning fresh, is a creamy goat cheese made in very limited quantities.
It is used in delicious local dishes, including the Santorinian salad, and you may find it in authentic tavernas and restaurants, or selected shops.
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Chloro Cheese
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Santorini Signature Tastes
Local cooks bring to life unique dishes, such as the unbeatable fava or the tomato fritters, known as tomatokeftedes, that are prepared with our PDO cherry tomatoes. On a sweet note, you shouldn’t miss sampling koufeto, the almond and honey delicacy offered at weddings as a symbol of prosperity, and melitinia, Santorini’s Easter treat – today enjoyed yearround over the island – filled with soft cheese and boasting a jewel-like form, thanks to their hand-pinched dough.
Santorini Gastronomy
Our time - honoured delicates
