The best way to explore Santorini is through the palate. A volcanic eruption 3.600 years ago shaped and defined the island leaving its mark on the local culinary tradition. From wine-making excellence and time-honoured recipes with PDO products to modern gastronomic delights, Santorini promises to cast its spell on epicureans!
Discover unique products that grow on the arid slopes of the island, the irresistible Aegean way of cooking, and fall in love with the most delicious side of Santorini. Once tasted, it stays with you forever!
Gastronomy
Local Products
Santorini’s local products, from sweet cherry tomatoes and capers to the famed fava beans, are cultivated in its fertile volcanic soil, offering a true taste of the island. The vineyards, some of the oldest in the world, produce distinctive wines like Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, reflecting the island’s unique terroir.
The Unicque Fava
The Playful Cherry Tomatoes
The White Eggplant
The Rarity Of Chloro Cheese
Our Time - Honoured Delicacies
Lorem Ipsum
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 Signature Tastes
Winemaking in Santorini
A Glorious History In The Making
Santorini is a standout destination for wine enthusiasts with the volcanic soil and arid landscape being the key elements for production since antiquity.
Santorini’s wine-making acclaim evolved in the 14th century and reached its peak in the 19th century when the Russian Orthodox Church adopted Santorini Vinsanto as the official wine for the Holy Communion. With their rich history and flavour profiles, Santorinian wines are calling you to immerse yourself in the ultimate vinicultural experience.