|
Santorini fish and vegetable market |
|
Santorini fish and vegetable market
While in Santorini, you should not miss the opportunity to visit Santorini’s fish and vegetable market. It is an open air market located on the central square of Fira opposite of the port-police headquarters. There, you could find local fishermen daily catch and local farmers’ fresh products. It is definitely a worthwhile experience.
|
|
|
Santorini grocery stores
You could easily find your groceries in Santorini. There is a variety of small to medium size markets scattered all over the island. The smaller grocery stores are a bit more pricy than the bigger ones but by shopping with them you support local families and economy. You could find all sorts of groceries in Santorini grocery stores.
|
|
Santorini gastronomy
Santorini is a special and unique island! Its specialness and uniqueness extends to its cuisine. Santorini’s gastronomy could not be unaffected by Santorini’s special and unique characteristics. The volcanic soil, particular microclimate and the passion of its people have been translated into some unique local products which form the basis for Santorini’s cuisine. Santorini’s unique products include wine, fava, cherry-tomatoes, white aubergines, zucchinis, wine, capers, fresh fishes, cheese etc. Some of Santorini’s dishes you should not miss while you are here include: Fava, tomato balls, santorini zucchinis, stuffed courgettes, santorini aubergines, a fish-dish and melitinia.
|
|
|
Santorini’s wine
Santorini is one of the most distinct and unique wine-producing areas in the entire world. Unique characteristics found only in Santorini such as: volcanic soil, a special microclimate, indigenous vines and special cultivating techniques make Santorini’s wine unique and special. The local varieties of vines are Asyrtiko, Aidani, Mantillaria and Maurotragano. Nowadays there are several local wineries that produce excellent wine using modern vinification techniques. You could easily buy Santorini’s wine in local stores and outlets for a very good price. It is definitely a Santorini’s product you should not miss. Another very good idea is to do a wine-tasting. Nowadays, there are many opportunities for wine tasting. You could wine taste in the local wineries, restaurants and hotels.
|
|
|
|
|
|
