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.        

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, we start off 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.                   

JUST AS IF YOU WERE ON THE ISLAND YOURSELF
KALI OREXI – BON APPÉTIT!