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Santorini’s famous yellow fava is not actually fava beans but a local variety of split peas grown on volcanic soil for centuries. The result is a creamy, flavorful dish packed with plant protein and nutrients.

Locals usually serve it with olive oil, onions, capers, or seafood. It may sound simple, but good fava on a terrace overlooking the Aegean Sea somehow feels like luxury. The volcanic soil of Santorini gives many local products a unique flavor, and fava remains one of the island’s most traditional dishes.