THE THIRA STORY



The island of Thira, or more commonly known as Santorini has undergone many names until today due to the numerous violent explosions of its still active volcano causing the island to remorph each time. In ancient times it was known as Strongili which denoted the island's round shape.

Later on it was named Kallisti after its beauty. After the last volcanic explosion back in 1500 BC the island morfed into the crescent shape that it is today and retains the name Thira.

Thira, with its rich blue water and bright white buildings, makes for one of the most romantic and breathtaking islands of Greece. Its mere population of 10,000 give the outmost hospitality to all visitors enhancing their greek island experience even more.

The moderate Mediterranean climate of the Aegean Sea combined with the rocky, volcanic soil, plentiful sunshine and constant sea breezes provide excellent conditions for the cultivation of grapes which create exceptional wines such as the Santorini and Kallisti. Both Thira appellation wines brought wider awareness of the island's potential all over the world.

Eating good food along with great wine is a tradition found not only at the island of Thira but everywhere in Greece. Restaurants are not a place to have a bite to eat before an evening of entertainment, they are entertainment.

A table is usually occupied for hours by the same people as they work their way through the menu over pleasant conversation and great wine.  Very typical to start off a with a traditional greek salad amongst other appetizers, then move on to main course, and polish the evening off with homemade greek dessert and stone ground greek coffee.

Thira restaurant gives the same hospitality and lets you taste the wonders of Thira's vineyards alongside authentic greek cuisine.

KALLI OREXI – BON APPÉTIT!