Akrotiri Excavation.

April 7, 2014 by Tholos Santorini

The most famous archaeological site in Santorini -and one of the most important archaeological sites in the Aegean, is Akrotiri and the findings of the excavations that began in 1967. Akrotiri (Promontory) is located at the southwestern part of the island, 15 km from Fira. It is a real promontory, with sheer cliff shores stretching three miles west of the southernmost part of Santorini. After several years, the archaeological site re-opened for the visitors since April 2012, after the new […]

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What is the 25th of March National Holiday in Greece about?

March 28, 2014 by Tholos Santorini

What a beautiful day to celebrate a National Holiday! Sunny and not too warm! Greeks celebrate the 25th March a double holiday: a historical and a religious one. Greeks celebrate the War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The “Greek Revolution” was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between 1821 and 1830. Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ the Son […]

Categories: Greek Tradition

Easter in Santorini

February 3, 2014 by Tholos Santorini

Colored by the customs and traditions of Santorini, brimful of images, scents and flavors, Easter in the beautiful island is simply one of a kind.  Against  the backdrop of the awesome beauty of nature,  touched by the magic of spring, the Holy Week leads up to Easter Sunday in devoutness: the people of the island are fasting, attending masses at the numerous Orthodox churches every day, while women decorate their houses, prepare the traditional Easter brioches (tsourekia) and cookies, and […]

Categories: Greek Tradition

Be seduced…

January 29, 2014 by Tholos Santorini

‘It never rains in Santorini during the summer,” said Dionisis. “It precipitates.” I watched the sudden downpour of precipitation splashing relentlessly on to my plate of Greek salad and looked at him doubtfully. “We get the wind,” he admitted, deftly re-anchoring a tablecloth that looked set to take flight. “On account of being so high up. But never rain.” Plop, plop, plop went the steady sound of ever more raindrops into my beaker of wine. Dionisis shrugged. “Special place, special […]

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The Art of Greek Frappé

July 31, 2013 by Tholos Santorini

A Very Greek Thing To Do ~ All over Greece people are slowly sipping their favourite drink through colourful straws – Greek Iced Coffee – A.K.A. Frappé. It’s part of the Greek Lifestyle – a chance to relax, catch up with friends & watch the world go by. Santorini is no different – it’s the middle of the summer – everyone is at the beach or around the pool. Do we serve frappé at our pool bar? Of course we […]

Categories: Greek Gastronomy, Tholos Restaurant • Tags: Coffee, Frappe, Greece, Iced coffee, Lifestyle, Santorini

All Roads Lead to Fira

July 11, 2013 by Tholos Santorini

First things first – the pronounciation – Fira has a long “A” like bar or afar. Many people get muddled with Fira, Thira & Santorini. Thira is the official name of the island, Fira is the capital, and Santorini is what we call it. Confused? You are in good company – BBC News website had the same problem until we wrote them an email. They corrected the mistake the following day. Fira is on Santorini’s famous Caldera, has a spectacular […]

Categories: Villages • Tags: Fira, Santorini, sunset, villages

Breakfast at Tholos Resort

July 2, 2013 by Tholos Santorini

Breakfast at Tholos Resort is no ordinary affair. A multi-choice of delicious goodies are there for you to choose from. Omelettes, eggs “anyway you like them”, bacon and sausages, fresh bread, jam & honey, Greek Yoghurt, croissants, cornflakes and muesli are just some of the things on the menu. You can even ask for something NOT on the menu if you tell us in advance. Breakfast is served in your room – so basically you sit outside (why wouldn’t you […]

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Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Soufflé with Strawberries & Ice Cream

June 27, 2013 by Tholos Santorini

The Epitome of Culinary Decadence, our Chocolate Soufflé, fresh Strawberries, a generous dollop of Lime Ice Cream with a pinch of finely grated red pepper and finished off with a gentle drizzle of melting Caramel sauce hits the spot. Chef Dimitra of Tholos Resort presents her new temptation to delight and tickle your taste buds. Chocolate & Strawberries mean Romance This is a great dessert to slowly savour with your other half, and the perfect way complete the perfect dinner […]

Categories: Desserts, Tholos Restaurant • Tags: Chocolate, Dessert, Food, Ice cream, Strawberries, Tholos Resort

Imerovigli in Santorini Voted Top Mediterranean Holiday Destination

June 26, 2013 by Tholos Santorini

Greece – No 1 Holiday Destination The Ballots Are In! The Votes have been cast! In June of 2013, Imerovigli, the location of our hotel in Santorini was nominated No 1 Top Mediterranean Holiday Destination by Trivago Hotel Search. You can imagine our excitement. Our beautiful Imerovigli is preferred by travelers travelling anywhere in the Med – that’s a lot of choice. Hot on our heels in 2nd place is Fira, capital of Santorini. Included in the top 5 are […]

Categories: Events & Happenings • Tags: Fira, Greece, Imerovigli, Mediterranean Sea, Santorini

Red Bull Santorini Parkour 2013

June 24, 2013 by Tholos Santorini

Remember the Terminator? “I’ll be back”? – Well, Red Bull will be back! This September we are going to have a brand new event on the island. For those who don’t know, Red Bull has been organising Free Running Parkour Events in Santorini for several years now. And each year the experience is spectacular. Imagine little white snowdrop houses with curved dome roofs cascading down the Caldera cliffs. And then imagine a bunch of people flying through the air, bouncing […]

Categories: Events & Happenings, Videos We Love • Tags: parkour, Red Bull, Santorini, Video

2013 Santorini Year of Gastronomy

April 24, 2013 by Tholos Santorini

Santorini goes one step further by proclaiming 2013 as the Year of Gastronomy on the island. An announcement was made during a special event by the Mayor of Thira, Mr. Anastasios Zorzos. The logo of the “Year of Gastronomy” is inspired by an 18th century vase recently discovered at Akrotiri. Made in Santorini Santorini gives us the Cherry Tomato, the Fava pulse, an excellent caper, the White Eggplant, the white Chloro cheese and the Santorini cucumber “Kaltsouni”.  Santorini grows its’ […]

Categories: Events & Happenings, Greek Gastronomy • Tags: Food, Santorini

Tholos Resort Video

April 24, 2013 by Tholos Santorini

Welcome to Tholos Resort We would be remiss if we didn’t show you our hotel in motion. This way you can see the beauty of Santorini, and of course Imerovigli, our location. As you will see, magnificent Skaros Rock is just below us, and the view and the sunset is like nowhere else in the world – stuff that dreams are made of. We hope you like the video. Join us at the bar for a cocktail!

Categories: Videos We Love • Tags: Caldera, Imerovigli, Santorini, sunset, Tholos Resort, Video