Title: “Ifestia 2023: Santorini’s Dazzling Night of Fireworks”

Last night, Santorini’s skies erupted in a burst of colors as Ifestia 2023 unfolded. This annual celebration of the island’s volcanic heritage transformed into a mesmerizing spectacle. As darkness fell, the first fireworks lit up the caldera, casting reflections on the tranquil waters. Ifestia’s creativity shone through with starbursts, cascading lights, and shimmering constellations. Locals…

Santorini Vedema

The Enchanting Vedema: Santorini’s Grape Harvest Celebration

Introduction Santorini’s allure extends beyond its postcard-perfect scenery. The island’s annual grape harvest, known as “vedema,” unveils a captivating tradition that marries culture, community, and craftsmanship in the realm of winemaking. Terroir: Santorini’s Unique Flavor Santorini’s volcanic terrain, kissed by the Mediterranean sun, shapes a distinctive terroir for grape cultivation. Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Aidani grapes…

Santorini in Spring and Easter

Santorini at Easter is even more dreamy!

Santorini at Easter is even more dreamy! At least that’s what the local rumor is! By all accounts, the island during the Easter period is more beautiful, quieter and more enjoyable than in the summer. If the locals say so, it should be right, shouldn’t it? On Easter season, Santorini is not the cosmopolitan place…

Santorini in Winter

Santorini in winter is a dream!

In most people’s minds, the island of Santorini has made the impression of a unique summer destination with the majority of imagery depicting a sunset in local restaurants by the sea, strolls in the alleys and relaxing cool cocktails with an endless blue view. Santorini, however, is way more than that! A hot take is…

Seeking the Secrets of the Earth in Santorini

Seeking the secrets of the Earth

Marine exploratory drilling in the volcanoes of Santorini, Christiana and Koloumbos. On 16 October at 18:00, the opening of the interactive scientific exhibition “Seeking the Secrets of the Earth” will take place at the Belloneio Cultural Centre. The aim of the exhibition is to inform the residents of Santorini and all interested parties about the…

Ifestia Festival 2022

Ifestia Festival 2022

The festival is entirely dedicated to the volcano eruption that changed the landscape of Santorini forever in the mid-second millennium BCE Every September, the island of Santorini, created by a volcano, celebrates “Ifaisteia” (from Greek ηφαίστειο or volcano). The festivities include a series of live music concerts, photography and art exhibitions, theatrical and dance performances.…