An encounter with a local fisherman reveals the soul of this iconic Greek island.
On the island of Santorini, where tourists flock to see the famous white buildings and blue domes, I met a fisherman who has been casting his nets in these waters for over 50 years.
His weathered hands tell stories of countless dawns spent on the Aegean Sea, of storms weathered and calm waters enjoyed. As he mended his nets on the rocky shore, he shared tales of the island's transformation from a quiet fishing community to one of the world's most photographed destinations.
'Every morning, I still go out,' he told me, 'not because I have to, but because the sea is in my blood.' His words reminded me that behind every beautiful destination, there are people whose lives are deeply connected to the land and sea.
The fisherman's story is a reminder that tourism and tradition can coexist, and that the true beauty of a place often lies in the people who call it home.