GREECE & CYPRUS SANTORINI DESTINATIONS


and shops with handmade creations are dotted throughout the village, and available at much cheaper prices than in the tourist hotspots.


15.00: Cool off in nearby Franco’s cafe. A quaint venue popular with the locals, it’s the perfect place to rest your legs, sip a traditional Greek frappe on the rooftop terrace and enjoy the classical music playing in the background.


16.30: Book a table at Santo Wines. Opened in 1992, it’s one of the more modern wineries in Santorini and boasts stunning views of the caldera. The island is famous for crisp, dry whites made from the assyrtiko grape, with vines grown low to the ground here to protect from strong winds. A tour of the winery includes a visit to the cellars and tasting session. santowines.gr


19.00: For dinner, head to the Aroma Avlis Food & Wine restaurant and nab a table in the atmospheric courtyard. Try the sesame-seed crusted feta cheese and the delicious seafood kritharoto, a risotto-like seafood and orzo dish. artemiskaramolegos-winery.com


◗ DAY TWO 09.00: Join the locals at the family-owned Kantouni cafe in Pyrgos’s main square. It is one of the last traditional kafenia (coffee houses) on the island. The sfouggato (egg and potato omelette) is a good choice with a Greek coffee and grape preserves on the side.


10.00: Take a 15-minute drive to Perivolos black beach at the southern end of the island. It’s less than two miles from another popular seaside town, Perissa, so you can take a pleasant stroll


along the whole coastal stretch. Water sports for the more adventurous include windsurfing, scuba diving and jetskiing, while music-filled bars such as JoJo Beach Bar draw a younger crowd.


12.00: While there, lunch at Seaside Restaurant, where the catch of the day comes with a side of seafront views. Head chef Tassos creates traditional recipes with a modern twist, and recommendations include the marinated tuna with guacamole. seaside-restaurant.gr


14.00: Carry on to the tranquil village of Akrotiri in the southwest of the island to see the Akrotiri Lighthouse. Built in 1892, it is one of the oldest in Greece. There is no public access inside, but it’s an excellent sunset-viewing spot, so come back here for a peaceful and romantic evening.


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