This was our last full day in Santorini and we had so much we still wanted to see. We started with a quick trip to the village of Perissa, which had some lovely Greek-style homes and a nice beach. However, Serge and I faced a dilemma about how to spend the rest of the day. Serge wanted to visit some of the many churches on the island. I wanted to visit some of the many wineries that have been the main source of income for many people who live on the island. We decided to try and do both, which made for quite and interesting day. The churches are very old, but very beautiful. There are Catholic churches, Greek orthodox churches, and historic Byzantine churches.
Santorini is not a very agriculturally fertile island, but grapes grow well in the volcanic soil. There are many vineyards that specialize in making varieties of wines. We visited the Koutsoyannopoulos Winery and Wine Museum. The winery has existed since 1660, and the museum shows how wine is produced.
We spent our last evening in Santorini in the village called Oia. It is known for its world-famous sunsets, and the view was amazing. It was a great way to spend our final evening in Santorini.
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