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ESCAPE_ Santorini

reminder of Santorini’s agricultural past, while the art
itself speaks of a place where old and new coexist in
perfect harmony. At the Symposion Cultural Centre
in Megalochori, creativity extends beyond visual arts.
Housed in a restored 19th-century wine cave, this
space offers musical performances, storytelling, and
interactive workshops that explore Greek mythology
and artistic expression. The centre becomes a sanctuary
for both artists and visitors, immersing them in a world
where art and history intertwine. For those seeking
traditional craftsmanship, Andreas Makaris’ pottery

The wild contrast of studio in Megalochori offers an intimate look into the
art of ceramics. Here, clay is shaped by hand, just as it
Santorini—black volcanic has been for centuries, into elegant vessels that echo
the forms of ancient Greek pottery. Each piece, glazed
sands, sculpted cliffs, in earthy hues, carries the essence of the island—its

and the endless dance textures, its fire, its spirit.
Santorini’s artistic expression is not confined to galleries
of waves in the Aegean’s and workshops. It spills out into the streets, onto the
walls of old buildings, in the details of handwoven
shimmering waters. textiles and locally crafted jewellery.

OIA: BEYOND THE SUNSET
Yes, the sunset in Oia is famous. But Oia is not just
about the golden hour. Wake before dawn and walk its
streets in silence, when the light is soft and the world
is still sleeping. Climb to the ruins of the Venetian
Castle, and for a moment, the island belongs to you
alone. Take the steep path down to Ammoudi, where
red cliffs plunge into impossibly blue waters, and find
a taverna where the seafood is fresh, the wine is local,
and time feels irrelevant.

A TIMELESS ESCAPE
As the sun dips below the horizon and the sky erupts in
hues of gold and crimson, there is a moment of stillness.
The world holds its breath. This is what draws people
back to Santorini—not just the beauty, but the feeling
it leaves behind.
It is a place of contrasts, where the ruins of lost
civilisations stand alongside luxurious infinity pools.
Where the wind carries echoes of ancient myths, and
the waves whisper secrets to those who linger long
enough to listen.
Santorini does not demand to be visited. It beckons to
be felt, to be lived, to be remembered. And once you
have stood upon its cliffs, wandered its villages, and
tasted its flavours, you will understand why—long after
you leave—it never truly lets you go. Because that is the
thing about Santorini. It is not just a place you visit—
it is a place that stays with you, long after the last glass
of wine has been emptied and the last sunset has faded
into the sea. It lingers. In your senses. In your memory.
In your heart. And one day, it calls you back. •

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