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Nestled on the serene island of Thirassia, just 11 kilometers west of bustling Santorini, lies Mikra Thira, the island’s first and only winery. Thirassia, a hidden gem in the Aegean Sea, boasts a modest population of approximately 300, offering a peaceful escape from the tourist crowds. Mikra Thira is located in the northwest of Thirassia near the village of Potamos.
With its contemporary design, the winery features a bright, modern tasting room (newly opened in 2023) and a sunny patio that offers great views toward Folegandros, Ios, and Sikinos. Mikra Thira currently produces three dry white wines, all designated as PDO Santorini: Santorini, Nykteri, and Terrasea. Wine tours and tastings are available by appointment, offered five times daily from May to October.
Reaching Mikra Thira is an fun adventure in itself. A scenic ten-minute journey aboard a passenger-only ferry from Ammoudi port in Oia, on Santorini’s north coast, brings you to Thirassia’s Riva Port. The ferry, a charming and convenient mode of transport, operates three to four times daily during the summer months, and costs only €1. (Prebooking is not necessary.) For a more exclusive experience, private water taxis are also available for hire; advance booking is required and the trip will cost approximately €40 each way. Taxis are available from Riva Port to Mikra Thira.
Mikra Thira Winery Hours and Information
- Season: Open May through October.
- Hours: 9:30am to 5pm Wednesday to Monday. Closed Tuesdays.
- Website: mikrathira.com
- Location: Manolas 847 02, Thirassia
- Telephone: +30 2286 029292
- Restaurant: No onsite restaurant, though tastings can be paired with Cycladic cheeses & Greek cold cuts.
- View: Western views toward Folegandros, Sikinos and Ios.
- Tours & Tastings: 30-minute vineyard and winery tours are offered 5 times daily. Wines are available to taste for €3 to €5 each. A combination tour and tasting (including 3 wines and Greek cheese & meat platter) is offered for €50/person. Prebooking at least 24 hours in advance is required. (Link here.)
- Parking: A parking lot is on site.
- Getting There: Passenger ferries from Ammoudi Bay in Oia to Thirassia’s Riva Port depart daily at 8am, 12:40pm, and 5:20pm – returning from Thirassia to Oia at 7:50am, 12:30pm, and 17:10pm. The ferry costs €1, and takes around 10 minutes. No prebooking is necessary. Taxis are available from Riva Port to Mikra Thira Winery; if there are none waiting at the port, call Mr. Sirigos at +30 6976 995236
or Mrs. Pitsikali at +30 6983 896203. Note: there is no evening ferry service.
Mikra Thira Winery Thirassia
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