The donkey and mule drivers in the history of Santorini

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​​​Donkey over the years has moments of glory and grandeur sign for Kings and Gods of the cultures of the East. From antiquity until today was fellow man, a great example of human relationships and characters.

In Greece, the donkey played an essential role in the cultural and economic development of the various regions of our country, particularly in insular Greece (Santorini). As inaccessible paths of the island with its many stairs need the cooperation of the donkey and rider (mule drivers). So the donkey always was the best partner for the people of Santorini.

In Santorini, the mule drivers are the more classical traditional form of the island. The profession dates back centuries ago, are the "forerunners" of motorists. Were making private transport goods, wines, travelers, individuals and doctors ..

Mainly carried the traditional products of Santorini island, to and from the Old Port. Also transported visitors to outlying villages.

The donkey was the Respectable Fellow in many rural jobs on the island of Santorini.The remuneration of the "mule drivers" was relatively good for those years, but it was a difficult and exhausting Job.

Today the mule drivers of Santorini are the People that They cares for the continuity of traditions all the time, and its development, always with ecological character, with great respect for the animal, as the Donkeys are a big investing in Tradition.

Visitors to the island can experience a traditional and safe in our island tour with Donkeys,with an experienced co-driver-Santorinian mule driver, trained in safety and safe transfer of the rider.