PASSION FOR BREWING!

For Ftelos Brewery the dedication to quality was one of the main factors that led them to create world-class beers with flavors ranging from classic to contemporary.

FTELOS Br E w E ry began as a vision of a team of three passionate well-known businessmen in Santorini to create something truly unique: an inviting place, where every guest can taste exceptional beers, while at the same time enjoying a memorable brewing experience. With that vision in mind, they created a multi-purpose facility, under the name FTELOS Brewery, in Santorini. The name was inspired by the local name of the area, which means “ridge” in the island dialect. Located in Karterados, Santorini, a 4.800 sq. meters modern space (on a lot exceeding 7.200 sq. meters in total) seeks to provide the ultimate brewing, gastronomical and cultural experience! At FTELOS Brewery you enjoy a magnetic dining experience called MALT restaurant, inspired by the Mediterranean cuisine as well as the local culinary traditions. MALT restaurant is a chic and inviting place for everyone to gather and celebrate good tidings and events. Nestled within Ftelos Brewery premises, the MALT restaurant takes dining to the next level, presenting a tantalizing and contemporary cuisine that has earned a prestigious position in Santorini’s premier culinary destinations. From tasty tapas to creative dishes, all made with the finest local produce, sourced from small local farms, as the team in Ftelos Brewery believe in the importance of seasonality, as well as in building longlasting, trusting relationships with producers.

Unleash your palate and savor the elevated Mediterranean gastronomy whilst sipping unique fresh

Guests can dive into the world of brewing in the guided tours organised by FTELOS Brewery. drinks. Their team of food and beverage professionals is eager to cater you to your every need. If you are a beer lover, then you will surely enjoy the fun and educational tour in their exceptional facilities, whilst taking pleasure of a dynamic art exhibition, a fragrant bioclimatic garden and, of course, a gift shop for your souvenirs. Their signature beer is the Blue Monkey. A hip and adventurous beer with strong personality, inspired by the frescoes discovered in the famous Akrotiri archaeological site, on the south point of Santorini. Αt the heart of the FTELOS Brewery they offer two ways to taste their beers: enjoying them in the comfort of MALT restaurant or tapas bars or taking part in one of their guided brewery tours. Great beer starts with great water and as we all know, Santorini has no sources of natural drinking water, therefore they have adopted a top-quality water filtration system of reverse osmosis in order to control and purify it. FTELOS people also control the carbonization and the ion levels, the total alkalinity, as well as the odors, thus raising the pH of both mash and beer. Part of their continuously evolving production unit is a central brewery, a microbrewery where they test-out new flavors, an R&D department, a budding barrel aging program, maturation and fermentation tanks and, of course, a cellar. At FTELOS Brewery they have also created one of the largest bioclimatic gardens, as an integral part of their facilities’ exterior design. As part of their company’s stance on sustainability, all solid residues left over from grain processing (extraction of most sugars, proteins and nutrients) are turned into high-value carbon materials.

It’s no coincidence that this brewery brand received the award for “Most Innovative Brewery” at the 2021 Nutrition Awards. Driven by their passion for brewing and committed to providing high-quality services, the newborn brewery quickly became the culinary game-changer in Santorini and beyond. Their mission is simple: to create world-class beers and provide a unique experience to every guest. •

BLESSED BY CYCLADIC LIGHT, inspired by a rich epicurean heritage of the islands of Crete and Santorini and crafted by talented hands, the dining options at Metaxi Μas can make you easily lose track of time. This delicious eatery might be at the end of a road less travelled, but it wears its heart on its sleeve. Embodying the quintessential experience of dining in authentic Greek style, Metaxi Μas embraces slow food taverna-style. On the bright white tablecloths, fresh local ingredients come together in flavorful combinations with a focus on simplicity, excellent Santorini wine, Cretan raki and good company. Popular yet authentic, the Exo Gonia restaurant is vibrant, colorful and inviting. Eating al fresco under the blue Aegean sky on a flower-filled veranda feels like a happy family gathering.

South Side Story

Summer time is the perfect season to experience Athens in all its grandeur. From the city center all the way to the Athenian Riviera, the contemporary tale of its evolution will take you by surprise.

The Grand Historical Comeback

Starting from the city center, head to the Museum of Cycladic Art for a momentous visit. The exhibition “Homecoming. Cycladic treasures on their return journey” is presented there (till 31/10/23) in collaboration with the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports and is the first step of the historic agreement between the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Museum of Cycladic Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (The Met), which was ratified by the Greek Parliament on September 9, 2022. The agreement foresees the gradual return to Greece of 161 Early Cycladic antiquities of unique archaeological value of the American collector Leonard Stern. 15 of these antiquities are presented for the first time internationally, in Athens, at the Museum of Cycladic Art. Following this, the entire collection will be exhibited at The Met, before the final return of the entirety of these antiquities to Greece, their country of origin.

(https://cycladic.gr/en/page/girismos-kikladiki-thisauri-stotaxidi-tis-epistrofis) biggest cultural event in Europe begins in the historical city of Elefsina for a year full of unexpected events. The 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture presents a rich and innovative artistic, research and educational programme entitled MYSTERIES OF TRANSITION, which develops on three central thematic axes: People | Society, Environment, Labor. The beginning has been marked with a spectacular Opening Ceremony, Mystery_0 Mysteries of Transition, which took place on Saturday, 4 February 2023, on the coastal front of the city, under the conception of the General Artistic Director of the organisation, Michail Marmarinos and directed by the distinguished British director, Chris Baldwin.

(https://2023eleusis.eu/en/)

THE ATHENIAN “BLUE LAGOON”

Arriving at Agios Nikolaos beach, you will find yourself in front of the “Balos of Attica”. The secret diamond at the area of Anavissos is a huge sandy beach that in some places is “embraced” by rocks creating a magical landscape. On the beach of Agios Nikolaos you will enjoy crystal clear emerald waters, ‣ while the landscape is anything but reminiscent of Attica. At a first glance, it makes you think that you are on an island and more specifically in Crete, since its resemblance to the famous beach of Balos is amazing. At the second, it unfolds in front of you the comfortable beach with the characteristic rock island and the small church creating a magical scenery. Let yourself wander. Are you still in Attica?

A Cinematographic Oasis

In a city with rich history in the open-air cinemas, visiting one of them is part of the Athenian summer ritual. In the 1960s and the 70s, there were 542 of them scattered around the city offering this popular experience. Nowadays, new places embrace this tradition with the latest to be at the atrium of the War Museum last summer. Entering the Cine War Museum nothing prepares you for the picturesque scenery being revealed in front of you. It will make you feel like sitting comfortable on the sun lounge of your garden watching a classic movie with friends. The new cinema has 220 seats and is fully accessible for the disabled. It has a parking lot, for which special rates are provided upon presentation of the cinema ticket. Take your seat and…action! (https://cinepolemikomouseio.gr/)

Time To Sail Around The Aegean

Follow the path to a unique and exclusive regatta giving you the chance to experience an exceptional sailing event. You will have to go to Lavrion, but it will certainly worth the ride. This is the most internationally- passings through 13 iconic Greek islands, excellent weather and sea conditions, and outstanding Greek hospitality. Activities in this 3rd edition of the race start on Sunday July 2nd, followed by numerous pre-race activities held daily, such as the Safety Seminar (shown below) held on Thursday July 6th. Don’t start the spectacular start of the race which will be held at the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio on Sunday July 9th. The event concludes with a gala Awards ceremony on Saturday July 15th. (https://aegean600.com/)

THE SUNSET YOU WILL NEVER FORGET

It comes with no saying that Sounio stands in the Hall of Fame of Greek sunsets. Besides being a significant archaeological site, it is also an exceptional point to enjoy the sunset. At the end of the Sounio Peninsula at the southernmost point of Attica, lies the Temple of Poseidon within a fort that protects the coast of Attica. Made entirely of white marble, it was erected in the middle of the 5th century BC and built to honour Poseidon, God of the sea. Climbing on the historical site, you will immediately embrace the unique energy and feel like a part of something extraordinary. Wait until the time the orange hues of the golden hour are about to reveal. The rays travel through the ancient site changing the color formations around it to eventually dive into the Poseidon’s aquatic throne. A magnificent memory!