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Canava Roussos Winery in Episkopi Gonia, Santorini
Canava Roussos is a traditional, charming, and laid-back winery – and also the oldest in Santorini, founded in 1836. Open seasonally from May to October, they offer wines for tasting at €3 per sample or €6 per glass. Their beautiful, garden-like outdoor tasting area is well-shaded, and there are a handful of indoor tables in case of rain.
Tours are unstructured and friendly, cold meat and cheese platters are available to complement tastings, and there are even a few games for the kids to play while adults imbibe. Their outdoor amphitheater periodically hosts theater productions and musical performances. Parking is available on site, and Canava Roussos is easily accessible by bus on the Fira-Kamari route.
Canava Roussos Winery Santorini Hours and Information
- Season: Open May to October
- Hours: 11am-7pm daily. Reservations are generally not needed for parties of up to 5 people, but are recommended for larger groups.
- Website: canavaroussos.gr
- Location: Episkopi Gonia, Santorini
- Telephone: +30 2286 031278
- Restaurant: No restaurant.
- View: No caldera view.
- Tours & Tastings: 4 wines (assyrtiko) are offered for tasting: €3 per sample or €6 per glass. Tours are not structured, so time varies depending on the group.
- Parking: Parking is available.
- Bus: Easily accessible by bus on the Fira-Kamari route. Ask the driver to stop at Santorini Brewing Company in Episkopi Gonia, the winery is a 2-minute walk from the bus stop out in front.
Canava Roussos Winery Santorini
Canava Roussos winery is located in Episkopi Gonia, Santorini, about 5km southeast of Fira.
Upon entering, the winery’s rustic charm and romantic garden-like atmosphere are on full display.
Winery tours include the traditional Cycladic-style barrel rooms of the old winery.
Canava Roussos is the oldest winery in Santorini, dating back to 1836, and evidence of its history can be found throughout.
Much of the old winery is now a winery museum, showcasing old winemaking equipment…
…and photos from the winery’s storied history.
Another barrel room in the old winery.
Canava Roussos’ wine tasting bar is located outside on the pretty, garden-like patio. Tastings cost €3 per sample or €6 per glass.
Their full selection of wines is available to purchase by the bottle.
More wines for sale.
The outdoor tasting area is well-shaded, and has plenty of tables for groups…
…as well as more intimate seating.
There are also a few tables inside, perfect for rainy day wine tasting.
Outside again, this stone archway leads to an amphitheater.
Canava Roussos periodically hosts theatrical and musical performances at their outdoor stage.
To get to Canava Roussos by bus, take the Fira-Kamari route and ask the driver to let you off at the Santorini Brewing Company stop. The winery is an easy 2-minute walk from here.
From Santorini Brewing Company, walk north (to your right, if you’re facing the building) about 45 meters to the next corner, and turn left. A sign will point the way up the hill to the winery.
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