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Melitinia Recipe

Melitinia Recipe: The Delicate Cheese Pastries of Santorini

Learn how to make Melitinia, Santorini’s traditional sweet cheese pastries, and discover the cultural stories and Easter traditions behind this...
Santorini culinary memory

How Santorini Families Preserve Culinary Memory

Discover how Santorini families preserve their culinary memory by reviving old kitchens, traditional recipes, and food rituals passed down through...
Santorini Vedema

Vedema: The Santorini Grape Harvest Festival

Discover Vedema, Santorini’s traditional grape harvest festival, exploring its deep cultural roots, communal rituals, and the island’s enduring winemaking traditions. ...
Could Santorini Be the Island of Legends

Homer’s Echoes: Could Santorini Be the Island of Legends?

Explore the possibility that Santorini inspired ancient Greek legends, from Homer’s epics to enduring myths shaped by the island’s volcanic...
Santorini Sunsets Through the Eyes of Ancient and Modern Travelers

Santorini Sunsets Through the Eyes of Ancient and Modern Travelers

Explore how ancient and modern travelers interpreted Santorini’s sunsets, through myth, philosophy, literature, and personal reflection, from Homer to Elytis...
Kopania Recipe

Kopania Recipe: The Sweet Sesame Treat of Santorini

Learn how to make Kopania, the traditional sweet sesame treat of Santorini, and discover the history and meaning behind this...
Santorini’s Hidden Chapels

Santorini’s Hidden Chapels

Explore Santorini’s hidden chapels, from seaside sanctuaries to hilltop shrines, and discover the stories of faith and tradition that shape...
Santorini vineyards late summer

Santorini’s Vineyards in Late Summer

Discover the magic of late summer in Santorini’s vineyards, where harvest traditions, volcanic soil, and timeless winemaking create the island’s...
How Ancient Greek Mariners Reached Santorini

Sailing to Santorini: How Ancient Greek Mariners Reached the Island’s Shores

Discover how ancient Greek mariners first reached Santorini, navigating the Aegean with stars, winds, and myth. Explore the seafaring traditions...
Santorini Locals

Santorini Locals: The People Who Keep the Island Beautiful

Meet the Santorini locals — painters, masons, gardeners, and caretakers — whose quiet devotion preserves the island’s postcard-perfect beauty and...