Santorini is an island in southern Greece that is the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history. The island is known for its white eggplant and cherry-sized tomatoes grown in the volcanic soil. Traditional Santorini sweets include kopania, which are sesame balls, and melitinia, a sweet cheese pie made for Easter. Popular sights on the island include the iconic sunset view from Oia, the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, and beaches like Vlychada and Perivolos.

1. SANTORINI
BY NAYA PAPADOPOULOU

3. Santorini , or Thera is an island in the southern of
Greece's mainland.

4. IT BELONGS TO THE CYCLADES
GROUP OF ISLANDS

5. The island is the site of one of the largest volcanic
eruptions in recorded history: the Minoan eruption!!!

6. TODAY YOU CAN VISIT THE VOLCANO
OF SANTORINI! HERE IS A PHOTO OF IT!

7. Traditional food of Santorini
• The island is home to a specific variety of tomatoes called Santorini
tomatoes, which are the size of cherries. Sweet and with an intense red
colour, they are at the centre of the tomato fritters dish. A vegetarian
appetiser fried in hot olive oil, it also includes peppers and onions, mint,
and other aromatic herbs in a thick batter. Make sure to try them the next
time you are visiting the island.
• White eggplant
• The volcanic soil of the island makes a perfect breeding ground for
another rare product: the white eggplant. It is a unique variety that has
fewer seeds than its purple counterpart, plus it has a sweet taste. Many
dishes involving the vegetable, such as white eggplant purée, are available
in several restaurants. Don’t miss your chance to try it.

8. Traditional food of Santorini
• KOPANIA
• Kopania are old-fashioned Santorini sweets made of powdered barley rusks
and mixed with raisins and sesame seeds. The dough is then rolled into
little balls and sprinkled with roasted sesame seeds. An example of cucina
povera at its best, these little sesame balls are mouth-wateringly delicious.
• MELITINIA
• A traditional sweet you can find around Easter time, melitinia is a delicious
sweet cheese pie made with fresh mizithra cheese, sugar,
and mastiha powder. While talented home bakers have mastered these
little treats over the past decades, traditional bakeries on the island bake
them as well.

9. Sights

10. Sunset of Oia is very
famous! You should go
and see it, because it is
very romantic!
Look at this beautiful
photo!

11. You can also visit the
Cathedral of Saint John
the Baptist, which is a
very famous church.

12. Or go swimming at great
beaches like Vlychada
beach and Perivolos
beach.

13. You can even go to the
cinema to watch a movie!
The cinema is outdoor,
isn’t it great?

14. SANTORINI IS A
FANTASTIC ISLAND! YOU
SHOULD VISIT IT AND
FIND OUT YOURSELF!

15. THANK YOU FOR WATCHING …
NAYA PAPADOPOULOU
A SENIOR
2016-2017