Tomato Industrial Museum

Experience Santorini's fascinating agricultural heritage at this innovative museum housed in a 1945 tomato paste factory on volcanic Vlychada beach, where the dramatic chimney towers above lunar-like cliffs and black sand. You'll discover the remarkable story of Santorini's PDO-protected cherry tomatoes through augmented reality exhibits, original 1890s processing machinery, and authentic worker accounts that bring this sweet-flavored agricultural legacy to life. The museum showcases how these drought-resistant volcanic island tomatoes, with their thick flesh and concentrated flavor, once supported nine thriving factories before tourism transformed the economy. Whether you're exploring the restored industrial equipment, learning about traditional cultivation methods, or enjoying the stunning beachfront setting, this unique attraction combines industrial archaeology with gastronomic culture for an authentic taste of pre-tourism Santorini life.