Gourmet products local specialties and wines Cyclades

It was the first Naxiote distillery to start kitron production, still managed by the Vallindras family since 1896. The kitron is prepared according to the same secret traditional method. Visits in French of the small museum are organized every day in summer. Sale of kitron and various products of the distillery (ouzo, kitroraki, candied fruits). The Promponas family, who have been running the other kitron distillery in Naxos since 1915, have a shop on the port of Chora where tastings are also free of charge.

The tradition of the lukum was brought by refugees from the island of Chios in 1822 and has been incorporated into local traditions. Today, Syros is famous for its loukoums all over the country and the craftsman Korres is surely the best known of the island's producers. You will find Turkish delight, of course, in a variety of flavours, including the classic rose, but also a delicious bergamot and other varieties. We also recommend the halvatopittes, a kind of nougat which will make excellent gifts to bring back.

Nikos Koukiassas is the best glacier in Mykonos: its original creations, which use local produce as much as possible. You will find all the classic ice-cream classic Italian, but also unique proposals such as kopanisti cheese or beet. You can also taste the few salty pastries and snacks to fall on the ground. 

Along the harbor, facing the sea, Arsenis is a grocery store like we like and like we'd like to find on every vacation spot. Here, everything is made in Greece (including fruit and vegetables grown directly on the island). Jam galore, tasty charcuterie, cheeses of all kinds, fragrant spices and condiments of all kinds, drop in to make gourmet baskets and take the flavors of Greece home with you. There's also a selection of pastries and coffees for gourmet mornings.

You will love this vineyard, the oldest on the island, which dates back to 1836. After pushing the door, you will discover the beautiful shaded garden where tastings of (very good) red, white and rosé wines are held, accompanied by cheeses. On the left, the cellar is magnificent with its huge barrels, old instruments, period photos and a crown of dry vine wood. At the back of the property, an open-air space is dedicated to Greek music concerts as well as theatrical and puppet shows.

Santo Wines Winery is a wine tourism center located in the village of Pyrgos, Santorini. It offers breathtaking views of the volcano and is open all year round. Visitors can book their visit online and discover the different styles of wine produced by the winery, including the island's famous wine, made from the Assyrtiko grape variety. In addition to wine tasting, Santo Wines also offers an online store where visitors can purchase wines as well as local products such as fava, capers and tomato products. The wine tourism center also boasts a terrace offering magnificent views of the bay and sea. Santo Wines is a popular destination for wine lovers in Santorini.