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GREECE IN BRIEF

TRAVEL INFORMATION VISA INFORMATION

SANTORINI AT A GLANCE

SANTORINI TRAVEL INFORMATION GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION WEATHER ACCOMMONDATION BEACHES SIGHTSEEING NIGHTLIFE FOOD SANTORINI WINE

USEFUL TIPS PROPOSED CONGRESS VENUE

ANDROMEDA SANTORINI LUXURY HOTEL THE MAJESTIC HOTEL PETROS M. NOMIKOS CONFERENCE CENTRE

PROPOSED ACCOMMONDATION OPTIONS

AFRODITI VENUS BEACH HOTEL & SPA THE FOUR KEYS GIZIS EXCLUSIVE

TOUR AN ACTIVITY OPTIONS

SELECTED TOURS & ACTIVITIES SANTOWINES

For thousands of years Greece was the gate between the East and the West. Located where the three continents worldwide (Europe, Asia, Africa) meet, Greece is a country whose history and culture is truly unique. The ancient Greek classical and Hellenistic eras were without doubt the most beautiful times, having lest behind a myriad of ideas, concepts and the basics of what we nowadays “western civilization”. Greece is the birthplace of democracy, western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western litera- ture, historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, and Western drama, including both tragedy and

• comedy. The rich historical legacy of Greece is

reflected in large by its World Heritage Sites, which is the most famous in Europe and all over the world. Today Greece is a democratic and developed country with an advanced high-income economy, a high quality of life and a very high standard of

• living. A founding member of the United Nations,

Greece was the tenth member to join the Euro- pean Communities (precursor to the European Union) and has been part of the Eurozone since

• 2001. It is also a member of numerous other

International Institutions, including the Council of Europe, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), World Trade Organi- zation (WTO), Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the Organiza- tion International de la Francophonie (OIF). Greece’s unique cultural heritage, subsequently large tourism industry, and prominent shipping sector classify it as a middle power. It is the larg- est economy in the Balkans, and it is considered an important regional investor.

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GREECE IN BRIEF GREECE IN BRIEF

THE GREEK LANGUAGE

The official language of the country is Greek. The dialects of Ancient Greece have greatly influenced both the modern Greek language as well as the vocabularies of many languages spoken worldwide nowadays. The Greek alpha- bet and the Greek language have contributed much to all western languages. English, German, French, Italian and Spanish are among the languages taught as secondary languages at educational institutions throughout the country but due to the large amount of tourists from all

• ver the world, other languages are also widely

spoken such as Russian, Turkish, Chinese etc.

RELIGION

The Greek Constitution recognizes Eastern Orthodox as the “prevailing” faith of the country, while guaranteeing freedom of religious belief for all. Religious and ethnic minorities are spread across the country and are still contribut- ing to the society in various fields.

POLITICS

The politics of Greece takes place in a parlia- mentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Greece is the head

• f government, and of a multi-party system.

Legislative power is vested in both the govern- ment and the Hellenic Parliament

ECONOMICS

• Unique geographical location
• Huge domestic market
• Largest economy in the Balkans
• High standards of living and high Human

Development Index

• The 7th most visited country in the European

Union and 16th in the world

• The Hellenic Merchant Marine is the largest in

the world

Greece is centrally situated and very easily accessible both from all European countries as well as from overseas. Its location is one

• f the greatest assets. Greece is located at

the southeast end of Europe and it is the southernmost country of the Balkan Peninsu- la and is referred to as a southern European country but because of its culture, economy, membership in the European Union, Greece is also part of “Western Europe”.

• As an European Union (EU) country and a

Schengen territory Greece is accessible with-

• ut any constraints to all European countries

as well as non-European ones. For all coun- tries requiring visa, the SMAG and the Con- gress Secretariat will provide all the neces- sary assistance in order to assure all partici- pants obtain their visa.

• All E.U. citizens can enter Greece with-
• ut a assport or visa
• A valid Identity Card (ID) is required

(Driving licenses are not accepted instead of an ID card.)

• In all nationalities cases a Visa is required if

the traveler does not hold a valid ID card or a valid passport.

• Citizens of all other countries should con-

tact the nearest Greek Consulate office or the Greek Embassy in order to be properly informed on visa requirements.

• For further detailed information, please visit

the official web site of Hellenic Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mfa.gr/en/

VISA INFORMATION VISA INFORMATION TRAVEL INFORMATION TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Santorini is the southernmost island of

Cyclades and is located between Ios and Anafi.

• It is 128 nautical miles away from the

port of Piraeus and 63 nautical miles away from Crete.

• Its size is 76 square km and the length
• f its shores is 69 km. The perimeter is

approximately 36 nautical miles.

• Thera, Therassia, Aspronisi and the

volcanoes (Palaia Kameni and Nea Kameni where the crater of the volcano exists) form the cluster of islands which is called San- torini.

• It is included, together with Methana,

Nisiros and Milos, in the most active of volcanoes in Greece.

• The three main islands form a"ring"

around the Caldera, the bay which was creat- ed when the central part of ancient Stron- gyli sank to the seabed. Its dimensions are 8x5 km and its depth is as low as 370 m.

• The great crater formed by the

volcanic eruption of around 1600 BC, adds to its distinct atmosphere: settlements are built

• n the edge of the crater's inner walls and

not on the sea level, as in other islands. In addition, Santorini is one of the few places worldwide where architectural complexes of underground rock-hewn houses still survive inside the volcanic soil.

• The Caldera and the whole cluster of

the Santorini islands have been char- acterized as an area of outstanding natural beauty.

• The name Thera is taken aster the

legendary settler Theras of Sparta, who set- tled in the island and founded the homony- mous town in Mesa Vouno approximately the 10th century B.C.

• The name Santorini was given in 1153

by the Venetians and is referred to Arab geographer Edrisi. It is a pronunciation of both words Santa and Irene (Saint Irene), taken aster either from the name of the church in the valley of Therassia, or from the name of the early Christian basilica in Peris- sa, which is not preserved.

• The main island, Thera, has a shape of

a half moon and is located in the east- ernmost position of the cluster. The west side consists of the walls of the Caldera which preserve the picture of its geological history and illustrate the different phases of the volcanic activity.

• There are 13 villages in Thera and 3

villages in Therassia.

• The capital of the island is Fira. The

name derived from corruption of the word Thera, which is the official one.

SANTORINI AT A GLANCE SANTORINI AT A GLANCE

Flights to Santorini, Greece

There are flights to Santorini (JTR) from the Athens Airport "Elestherios Venizelos" and from the Thessaloniki "Macedonia" Airport.

• Olympic Airways Athens: Tel. +30 210 966-666 or 801-11-44444
• Aegean Airways Athens: Tel. +30 210 626-1000 or 801-11-20000
• Thessaloniki 'Macedonia' Airport: Tel. +30 2310 473-700 or +30 2310 473-312
• Aegean Airways Thessaloniki: Tel. +30 2310 280-050

From May till October many charter airlines fly directly to Santorini airport from many European cities. Air Berlin flies from: Berlin Tegel (TXL), Dusseldorf (DUS), Hamburg (HAM), Hannover (HAJ), Nuremberg (NUE), Vienna (VIE) Zurich (ZRH) EasyJet flies from: London Gatwick (LGW) Milan Malpensa (MXP) Edelweiss Air flies from: Zurich (ZRH) Germanwings flies from: Cologne / Bonn (CGN), Munich (MUC) and Stuttgart (STR) Condor flies from: Dusseldorf (DUS), Stuttgart (STR), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Hamburg (HAM) Meridiana flies from: Milan Malpensa (MXP) ThomasCook and Jetairfly fly from: Brussels (BRU) Transavia flies from: Amsterdam Airport (AMS).

SANTORINI TRAVEL INFORMATION SANTORINI TRAVEL INFORMATION

International

High-Speed Boats & Ferries to Santorini Greece

There are ferries and high-speed boats to Santorini from Piraeus Port in Athens.

• Piraeus Port: Tel. +30 210 414-7800
• Hellenic Seaways Piraeus: Tel. +30 210 419-9000
• Super Jet Piraeus: Tel. +30 210 412-1001

Ferries and Flights from Santorini Greece

The island of Santorini is connected with most of the other Cyclades Islands, some islands in the Dodecanese and Sporades clusters, and Crete by sea or air. For information about flights and ferries from Santorini to other destinations in Greece, contact the island's airport or the port.

• Santorini Airport: Tel. +30 22860 28400 or +30 210 22860 28405
• Santorini Port: Tel. +30 22860 22239

Local Transportation in Santorini Greece

From the capital of Fira, Santorini Airport and Santorini Port, you can board buses that frequently depart for Imerovigli and other parts of the island. If you would rather tour the island independently, you can rent a car or a motorbike from one

• f the many car rental agencies on the island.

SANTORINI TRAVEL INFORMATION SANTORINI TRAVEL INFORMATION

The climate in Santorini is typical of the Mediterranean climate: generally extended periods of sunshine throughout most of the year, relatively warm and dry summers and mild and rainy winters. The year can be broadly subdivided into two main seasons: the warm and dry season lasting from April until October and the cold and rainy season lasting from November until the end of March. Long periods of consecutive rainy days are not common in Santorini, even during the winter, and the sky does not remain cloudy for more than a few days in a row, as it does in other regions of the world. During the warm and dry season the weather is usually stable, the sky is clear, the sun is bright and there is generally no rainfall. A sweater/jacket is advised, especially in April and October, as evenings osten bring cooler temperatures. The Santorini group of islands is consisted of Thera, Thirasia, Aspronisi, Palea and Nea Kameni (Volcanoes) islands. It is located in the most southern part of the Cyclades group of islands in the Aegean Sea, about 117 km (63 nautical miles) north of Crete and about 200 km (108 nautical miles) southeast of Greece’s mainland Santorini is ideal for hosting conferences of tourist interest. The unique natural landscape combined with thriving and innovative tourist activity make it a particularly attractive destination internationally. Each year, more and more travelers are choosing Santorini for their leisure and business travel all year round Santorini offers a wide variety of quality hotels, unique hotel apartments and elegant suite hotels. Besides the style and character of authentic island architecture, most of the accommodations on Santorini are well organized with every modern convenience to meet the requirements of today’s travelers. Santorini offers many accommodation proposals that meet any

• budget. Delegates will have the opportunity

to enjoy luxurious comfort at reasonable rate.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION WEATHER WEATHER

Santorini is famous for its unique beaches with volcanic sands, such as the Kokkini and Aspri beaches located near the settlement of Akrotiri, on the southern coast of the island and the grey and black beaches in Kamari, Perissa, Perivolos, and Monolithos, situated

• n the eastern coast of the island. Other

beautiful Santorini beaches are located along the northern shores, such as Ammoudi, Armeni, Baxedes, Paradissos, Koloubos, and Vourvoulou.

SANTORINI BEACHES SANTORINI BEACHES

During your holiday in Santorini Island, you should spend a couple of days touring the sites and attractions. A good map of Santori- ni can help you to plan your touring schedule. The most famous sites in Santorini are the Akrotiri settlement and Ancient Thira. Akrotiri dates back to Prehistoric Times and is consid- ered by many scholars to be linked to the Lost Continent of Atlantis. At this site, you have the opportunity to admire a well-pre- served settlement, including houses, stores, staircases, roads and an ancient sewage

• system. Ancient Thira, which is located on a

hill above the villages of Kamari and Perissa, is a marvellous site, complete with ruins of sanctuaries, an agora, a theatre, a gymnasi- um, and a graveyard. Apart from these two spectacular archaeo- logical sites, we also recommend visiting the Gyzi Manor, the two cathedrals and Archaeo- logical, Historical and Prehistoric Thira muse- ums in Fira, as well as the Maritime Museum in Oia and the many Venetian castles, churches and monasteries scattered throughout the island. Finally, dedicate a day to take a boat trip to the volcanic isles of Thirassia, Palea Kammeni and Nea Kamme- ni, which are located in the Caldera area,

• pposite Santorini.

SANTORINI SIGHTSEEING SANTORINI SIGHTSEEING

Santorini, though small in size, is considered to be a gastronomic destination with some of the finest restaurants, wineries and restau- rants throughout the country. Santorini’s cuisine is mainly based on the island’s agricultural products. Products nour- ished by the volcanic soil, the sea breeze and the sunlight of the Aegean Sea. These prod- ucts have a unique taste. They provide us with top quality ingredients for cooking an

• riginal, tasty and healthy food.

The most characteristic products of Santorini are:

• The Santorini Cherry Tomato (Tomataki)
• Katsouni
• Fava Santorini (Yellow Split Peas)
• Watermelon
• Capers
• White aubergine
• Courgette

The Santorini group of islands is consisted of Thera, Thirasia, Aspronisi, Palea and Nea Kameni (Volcanoes) islands. It is located in the most southern part of the Cyclades group of islands in the Aegean Sea, about 117 km (63 nautical miles) north of Crete and about 200 km (108 nautical miles) southeast of Greece’s mainland Santorini is ideal for hosting conferences of tourist interest. The unique natural landscape combined with thriving and innovative tourist activity make it a particularly attractive destination internationally. Each year, more and more travelers are choosing Santorini for their leisure and business travel all year round Santorini offers a wide variety of quality hotels, unique hotel apartments and elegant suite hotels. Besides the style and character of authentic island architecture, most of the accommodations on Santorini are well organized with every modern convenience to meet the requirements of today’s travelers. Santorini offers many accommodation proposals that meet any

• budget. Delegates will have the opportunity

to enjoy luxurious comfort at reasonable rate.

SANTORINI NIGHTLIFE SANTORINI NIGHTLIFE SANTORINI WINE SANTORINI WINE FOOD FOOD

Greece is in the Eastern European Time Zone. Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). Like most countries in Europe, Summer (Day- light Saving) time is observed in Greece, where the time is moved forward by 1 hour, 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+3). Aster the summer months the time is moved back by 1 hour to Eastern European Time (EET) or (GMT+2). Daylight Savings Time (GMT+3) in Greece begins at 3 a.m. on the last Sunday of March and ends at 4 a.m. on the last Sunday of October.

TIME ZONE DIFFERENCE TIME ZONE DIFFERENCE

Here are some tips that will make your stay easier.

USEFUL TIPS USEFUL TIPS

Most hotels provide Internet access to their guests. Internet cafes are available mostly in Fira. Free wireless Internet access is available in main points in Fira, Oia, Messaria, Imerovigli, Exo Gonia, Pyrgos, Karterados and Akrotiri.

WI-FI WI-FI

The banks on Santorini are open 8.00 am-2.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 am-2.00 pm

• n Friday.

ATMs are available in almost all villages on Santorini. Most accept Visa and MasterCards as well as debit cards of internationally recognized networks.

BANKS BANKS

Bottled water is recommended for drinking. Tap water can be used for washing, bathing and cleaning your teeth. Tap water that comes from the local desalination plants is drinkable.

WATER WATER

The international access code for Greece is +30. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the rele- vant country code (e.g. 001 for the USA or Canada, 0044 for the UK).. Public phone card booths are available all over the island and cards can be bought from kiosks, mini markets and OTE. The local mobile phone operators (Vodafone, Wind, Cosmote) use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international operators.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Since the 1st of January 2002, the Euro (EUR) is the currency of Greece. Notes in circulation are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro while coins are in denominations

• f 1 euro, 2 euro, 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents and 50 cents.

CURRENCY CURRENCY

The electricity supply in Greece is alternating current, 220-250 volts, 50 cycles. Appliances for 110 or 120 volts may be operated by using step down transformers of 220 – 250/110 volts connected to each outlet.

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Passport and visa requirements vary from country to country.

FORMALITIES FOR ENTERING GREECE FORMALITIES FOR ENTERING GREECE

In case of health problems you may visit the Santorini Medical Center in Fira (Tel.: 2286360300-4) or ask your hotel reception for a private specialist doctor. There are pharmacies in Fira, Messaria, Emporeio, Oia, Imerovigli, Pyrgos and Kamari where you can find medicines and advice for minor problems.

HEALTH HEALTH

ira (Tel.: 2286360300-4) or ask your hotel reception for a private specialist doctor. you can find medicines and advice for minor problems.

PROPOSED CONGRESS VENUE PROPOSED CONGRESS VENUE

Andromeda Santorini Luxury Hotel

Andromeda Villas is located in Imerovigli, the village known for its breathtaking sunset and Caldera view and its traditional houses that are carved into the reddish cliffs. Imerovigli Santorini is the perfect place for those who prefer a charming, serene environment. Andromeda Villas is one of the best luxury hotels in Santorini featuring a great vari- ety of facilities and services.

PROPOSED CONGRESS VENUE PROPOSED CONGRESS VENUE

The Majestic Hotel in Fira

The luxurious Majestic Hotel is located right at the entrance of Fira, 500 meters from the center of the capital of Santorini island, 7 Km from the airport and 9 km from the port. The five star Majestic Hotel offers high quality accommodation and services. Modern spirited and fashionable, it is bound to electrify its guest with a breeze of luxury and comfort and the breathtaking view of the glorious sunset of Santorini. The hotel offers a wide variety of facilities which include two restaurants, a pool bar, an indoor lounge bar, 3 fresh water swimming pools(1 of the pools heated), a children's pool and a play- ground available for younger guests, health and beauty spa, sauna, jacuzzi and a fully equipped and air-conditioned gym. Convention and business centers with the latest audiovisu- al technology are also available, including two conference centers and an open amphitheater.

CONFERENCE CENTRES

Ability to organize and support conferences and meetings in our premises. The management and the staff will do every- thing necessary in order to provide you a successful incentive.

THESIS

This conference center can facilitate 130 people when organized in theater style and 60 people when organized in school style. It has all the necessary audio visual technolo- gy.

VESTA

Vesta conference center can facilitate meet- ings for 50 participants and that too offers all necessary audio visual equipment.

PROPOSED CONGRESS VENUE PROPOSED CONGRESS VENUE

Petros M. Nomikos Conference Centre

The Centre is located in the capital of Santorini, Fira, overlooking the caldera and the volcano. This neoclassical mansion with its characteristic red colouring has been transformed into a modern, operational Conference Centre, preserving its traditional character with its cellars, terraces, pots filled with flowers and parterres. It includes a main conference hall of 178 m2 for maximum 200 participants, with particularly good accoustics and air-conditioning, a consultation room for private meetings with the capacity to sit approximately 20 people, room for workshops, registration area, secretarial and technical support facility, areas set aside for coffee breaks, receptions and social events, as well as all of the most modern optical-accoustic equipment meeting the highest standards. A red-colοured house of neoclassical architecture, a fine sample of what is known as "Ta Kok- kina Spitia", meaning "The Red Houses", build around the turn of the century, had stood where The Conference Centre is today. The Petros M. Nomikos Conference Centre inaugarated in 1989 with the 3rd International Archaeological Congress entitled "Thera and the Aegean World" organised by The Thera Foun- dation.

Conference Hall Arrangements

• "Theatre style": 220-160 persons.
• "School style": 98 persons.
• "Π style": 36-46 persons.

ACCOMONDATION OPTIONS ACCOMONDATION OPTIONS

Afroditi Venus Beach Hotel & Spa

The Hotel is a complex of 4 buildings with 87 standard rooms, 23 junior suites, 5 suites, 4 mai- sonettes and 5 Jacuzzi suites of fine traditional architecture combined with all modern facili-

• ties. It is situated very close to the beach and in the center of the resort with immediate access

to all bars, restaurants and nightlife. Its spacious air-conditioned lobby is decorated with wall paintings picturing Akrotiri excava- tions frescoes. The main swimming pool is situated in the middle of the complex and sur- rounded by a flower garden, an oasis of relaxation and joyfulness. Enjoy marvelous views of the beach and sea from the hotel bar or take a short 100 meters stroll to the bars & restau- rants in the heart of Kamari. The hotel bar is viewing the sea and its swimming pool is an excellent alternative to the beach, placing you in an ideal spot to enjoy the lively resort of Kamari on your doorstep.

ACCOMONDATION OPTIONS ACCOMONDATION OPTIONS

The four keys GIZIS EXCLUSIVE

Gizis Exclusive is located in the beautiful village of Imerovigli. Having a breathtaking view in caldera and looking the historical volcano creates feelings beyond expectation.

Establishment facilities – Services

The warm and welcoming atmosphere of the establishment combined with the friendly and high level quality services provided, guarantee that your stay in that magical island will remain as an unforgettable experience.

If you combine the sun and sky of Greece, with the uniqueness of Santorini island, you have a heaven in your hands. Santorini is a destination of unlimited things to do, and the choices are hard when you have only a limited time available. We have put together a list of tours and activities that can fit all tastes.

Cruises: Choices varying from speed boats

to catamarans and sail boats to small engine

• boats. Whether you are an explorer or a

luxury traveller, the options are plenty. Drive a boat on your own, or visit inaccessible corners with a cocktail in your hand. See the white beach from a catamaran and sail past Aspronisi (white island) with the engines turned off. Have a BBQ meal on board, snor- kel and swim, see the island from a different point of view.

Walking Tours: Sure, you can walk along a

path on your own, who needs a guide for that, right? Wrong! Not all trails have excellent signage but the most important thing is that the walking tours are also designed to give you an experience, not just have someone show you the way. A local will guide you through the history and the present of the trail, show you hidden corners and deviations. Some tours offer wine tasting, visits to local ladies that will cook with you. Choices varying from easy to hard with only small groups of people following. Pick up and drop off to your hotel is also a big plus of these tours as the trails are long so your start and finish points are not the same and a car or scooter cannot be a solution to your transportation.

Guided Tours: Santorini is one of the most

important destinations of Greece on archae-

• logy, wine, food and geology. Driving around

a new destination to experience all these different things can be a headache for some-

• ne who is on vacation to get some rest. The

guided tours are done with a bus, with an experienced guide always accompanying your group to talk about the history, the geography and the geology of the island. You will get to visit places like Akrotiri, an ancient city a thousand years older than the Akropo- lis and make the most out of the experience! In our tours you will find options with and without lunch included.

Photography Tours: Whether you are a

fan of photography, an amateur or a profes- sional, whether you walk around with a high end or a mobile phone camera, the photo tours offer something unique to you. A pho- tographer will show you how and what to photograph, or will photograph you with their

• camera. They will take you to secret corners
• f the island and be your guide to another

Santorini, a Santorini that has not been pho- tographed by everyone. A destination that even though is so popular, still has unbeaten territories, waiting to be discovered by the few that want to see beyond the famous Oia sunset.

TOUR AND ACTIVITY OPTIONS TOUR AND ACTIVITY OPTIONS

Sea Kayak: Paddle your way along the

coastline of the island, visit the red and white beaches, the Indian rock and have picnic in a

• cove. Experience the volcanic beauty of the

island while exercising at sea level. With morning and sunset tours, long trips and smaller ones, there are options for everyone! Transfers are included but don’t forget to bring with you sunscreen, hat and a dry set of clothes.

Jet Ski Safari: Speed your way through the

waves and visit the most popular seaside of

• Santorini. Starting at Perivolos beach, swim

at the Red or White beach, jumping off the jet ski anytime you like. If you are up to an adventure, take the time to drive your jet ski all the way around the south coast to the volcanic islands.

Stand Up Paddling: With an introductory

course included if you are a beginner and accompanied by an experienced guide you will try to paddle standing on your board. Dis- cover the very interesting volcanic coastline

• f Santorini add a lot of fun and swimming

and snorkeling and you have a perfect day at the sea. Transfers are included from/to your hotel, but don’t forget to bring with you sun- screen hat and a bottle of water! Choose your SUP tour here.

Culinary Journey: Walk among old vine-

yards, admire the unique views of the Aegean, take a cooking class with a local lady and enjoy your homemade meal. Swim- ming and snorkel before finishing your day. With morning and asternoon tour options, you will be picked up and dropped off to your hotel and enjoy a day as Greek as it can get! Diving: Dive in the depths of Aegean sea, close to the caldera cliffs, discover the lost Atlantis and lose your sense of time while you are swimming along with the fish next to volcanic rocks. An experience for everyone who enjoys water, exploring and nature. There are tours for all levels – from beginners to certified divers – and classes to get certi- fied in just a few days.

TOUR AND ACTIVITY OPTIONS TOUR AND ACTIVITY OPTIONS

The Union of Santorini Cooperatives, San- toWines was founded in 1947. Today, it con- sists of the largest organization of the island representing all the cultivators and counting 1.200 active members. SantoWines is com- mitted to safeguarding the local traditional cultivations , producing highest quality Pro- tected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini wines and products as well as promoting sustainable agriculture development.

Facilities

The facilities of Santo, include SANTOWINES WINERY, which is one of the most modern winery not only in Santorini but throughout Greece, the one and only in Santorini, TOMATO PROCESS FACTORY «SANTO», and SANTOWINES WINE TOURISM CENTER, the special division of the winery which with its stunning views of the Caldera and great hosting infrastructure has been established among the most important wine tourism destinations in the country with 400,000 visi- tors annually.

Sabtowines Wine Tourism Center

SantoWines created in 1992 simultaneously with the construction of the modern winery, the Wine Tourism Center, the multiplex site of the winery, which is dedicated to wine, local farm produce, gastronomy and the culture of Santorini island. With stunning views of the Caldera from edge to edge and background the volcano, annually over 400,000 visitors from around the world enjoy a complete wine and gastronomic experience that includes a tour of SantoWines winery, visit to the cellars, viewing of a documentary for the vineyard , the winemaking tradition and Santorini wine, wine tasting and tasting and traditional flavors of the island.

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