On Santorini, Virgin Mary is an especially important folk helper, healer and protector, with more than 70 chapels and churches dedicated to her, often following reports of miracles like holding storms and toxic volcanic fumes at bay. To see a big celebration, go to Panagia Platsani in Oia or Panagia Episkopi in Episkopi Gonia (also known as Mesa Gonia), where miraculous icons are also housed, but many prefer smaller, more remote and/or family chapels, where some fava, cheese and tomatoes would be shared with your loved ones.

On this day, the Virgin listens to prayers from hospital patients and all the sick and alone, an especially important source of comfort in hard times such as these.

Last but not the least, it’s the name day for all the Greek Marias, especially the married ones—and as the name is so popular in our country, it’s always a shared experience. Finally, it falls in the middle of the vacation month, when many professionals traditionally take some time off to visit their historic villages, where many of us still have their roots.

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Santorini is known for many things, including its quaint architecture and stunning views. When you take a Santorini scenic north side tour, one item that you cannot miss is the chance to see the sunset at Oia. It makes for the perfect culmination of a four-hour journey around the northern highlights of Santorini.

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