VLYCHADA A beautiful beach and village 13km from Fira, it features shallow waters and dark volcanic sand.
WALL PAINTINGS or frescoes from Akrotiri still impress with their beauty and technique despite being millennia old. The blue monkeys, fishermen and boxer frescoes are among the most famous examples.
XENOS The Greek word for “stranger” and something you’ll never feel on Santorini, an open-hearted, welcoming island where visitors and residents hailing from the four corners of the earth come together in harmony.
YPOSKAFA This term describes the stunning cave houses found in Santorini, which are built into the volcanic rocks. Today, you can even stay in some of these long, narrow traditional dwellings.
ZEAL Winemaking has a long tradition on the island, with locals working the land with zeal, planting ancient grape varieties and creating superb wines.
