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Santorini's Settlements, Farming and Wine
Modern Santorini is shaped by scarce water, volcanic soil, farming and tourism. Its villages and local food offer a useful counterpoint to the caldera views.
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Look beyond the cliff edge to see how people have used a dry volcanic island. Small tomatoes, fava made from a local legume, and grapes including Assyrtiko are tied to its growing conditions. The 1956 earthquake damaged northern villages, while later tourism reshaped settlement and work across the island.
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Santorini fava is made from a local legume, not the usual split pea.
Assyrtiko is a central grape in the island's wine tradition.
The 1956 earthquake damaged settlements in northern Santorini.
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