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www.i-aegean.com ISSN: 2459-3923, ISSUE: #184
by i-aegean © 2016 Santorini Newsletter

We welcome you, It is here to tell us the mari- 1613 B.C.). The thick layer International
to another day in one of the time history of Santorini, es- of volcano ashes and pumice
Aegean gems...! pecially the one of the 19 that have covered the set- Good News
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century when the Santo- tlement after the Minoan
rinean ships were constantly volcano eruption has created
Visit The Castles crossing the seas. the perfect conditions of
Of Santorini All over the eastern Mediter- lack of oxygen which are re- l Dad Constructs
During the Byzan- ranean, from the Black Sea quired in order for perishable Cloud Halloween
tine times and later down to Egypt, carrying all materials to be preserved. Costume for ‘Prin-
on during the Vene- kinds of goods. Therefore, Akrotiri is one of cess Cumulus’!
tian empire (1207-1580 AD), The Museum’s exhibits in- the very few places in Greece
the coasts of the Aegean Sea clude anchors, sextants, tools where direct information is
were suffering due to the ships’ figureheads, objects of provided regarding prehis-
constant pirates’ attacks. daily use on board the old toric arts and crafts such as
The only solution for the sailing vessels, uniforms and furniture making, woodcarv-
island’s inhabitants was paintings of ships, rare docu- ing and others. Extensive
to move to higher, rough ments and many more. modern excavations started
grounds and fortify them. Today is your last chance to in 1967 by the professor Spy-
Therefore, they have built visit it since, as of tomorrow, ros Marinatos revealing an l ‘Naked’ Penguin
castles with fully equipped it will be closed for the sea- entire settlement with build- is Warmer After This
observation posts in order son. Open: 10:00-14:00. ings and frescos in excellent Special Wetsuit was
to be able to be warned Phone: +30 22860 71156. condition. Created!
on time in case of invasion.
These are the famous castles Akrotiri A Piece Save Akrotiri!
(kastelia) of Santorini. Of History Like every year, the Plan & Notes
There are five of them: the The area of Akroti- annual event for
rock of Skaros, the Castle of ri received its first the financial sup-
Pyrgos, the Tower (Pyrgos) of inhabitants around 4500 port of the excavations of
Niborio, the Castle and Tow- B.C. and by the 18 century Akrotiri will take place!
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er of Akrotiri and the Kasteli B.C. it developed and ex- On Saturday, November 5 ,
of Oia. Visit them all and en- panded into a city. at S.A.F., at Vlyhada! For this
joy the amazing view! Because of its location it was year’s happening, the day
protected by the north winds will be dedicated to pottery.
Maritime thus making it a safe anchor-
Museum Of Oia age point, facilitating trade
The exceptional relations. The terrain was Scan Over Here
Maritime Museum ideal for cultivations. The Αnd Visit Our Blog
of Oia has been city has been flourishing and www.i-aegean.com/blog
created in 1951 and it is it was possibly the island’s Read more about
housed in a wonderfully pre- capital. All that, until the Santorini and the
served traditional 19 cen- terrible volcanic explosion of Islandlife of
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tury captain’s Manor. the Minoan times (around Aegean Sea...

Tasty nychteri stored and pressed, and then hotel news
One of the most is gathered in the morning to
traditional and pop- make a high quality wine.
ular white wines in According to the second ver-
Santorini. There sion, the grapes are pressed at
are two versions night when the weather gets
explaining why this cooler so the must avoids oxidi-
dry wine was named nychteri zation and releases this way its
(nychta = night). best ingredients.
According to the first, wine Ask your hotel reception for the
must is produced during the best spots to taste this delicious
night, when the grapes are wine.

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