Caldera romance above the Aegean
Santorini is the very essence of the Cycladic dream: whitewashed villages clinging to the sheer walls of a sunken volcanic crater, blue domes against a deep-blue sea and sunsets considered among the finest in Europe. The crescent-shaped island was born from one of antiquity's most violent eruptions, uniting dramatic geology with refined elegance.
In Oia and Imerovigli, cave suites artfully carved into the rock and crowned with private infinity pools line the caldera's edge, while award-winning restaurants celebrate the local Assyrtiko wines and sun-ripened cherry tomatoes. Santorini is indulgence, serenity and breathtaking views in perfect harmony.
The village of Oia at the island's northern tip is world-famous for its sunset, when the sun slips behind the crater rim into the sea and bathes the white houses in gold and rose. A spectacle best savoured from a private terrace with a glass of Vinsanto.
Unique vines thrive on volcanic soil, woven into low baskets (kouloura) to shelter them from the wind. The mineral white Assyrtiko and the sweet Vinsanto rank among Greece's treasures and can be tasted at historic estates such as Santo Wines.
The water-filled caldera is the geological heart of Santorini. A boat trip reaches the still-active volcanic islets of Nea and Palea Kameni and the warm sulphur springs, where you can bathe amid spectacular rock formations.
A selection of the properties we hold dearest here.
OiaAn iconic, all-white hideaway perched high above the caldera with cascading infinity pools, artful cave suites and a level of service that earns its place among The Leading Hotels of the World.
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OiaSuites and villas hewn into the volcanic cliffs from natural stone and bleached wood, an award-winning spa and the atmospheric Captain's Lounge & Wine Cave – elegance with an uninterrupted view across the Aegean.
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OiaA collection of intimate suites and villas with private pools, excellent Mediterranean cuisine and personal concierge service in one of the most coveted positions on the rim of Oia.
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ImerovigliA minimalist-luxury retreat in Imerovigli with its celebrated Champagne Lounge pool, contemporary design and one of the most beautiful panoramic views over the entire caldera.
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A private catamaran or sailing yacht takes you to the volcanic islets, the red and white beaches and hidden coves, with swimming stops at the hot springs and a sunset dinner served on board.
Explore the exceptionally preserved prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri, buried under volcanic ash some 3,600 years ago, with intricate frescoes and multi-storey buildings of the Minoan civilisation.
A guided tour of the island's oldest estates with tastings of the volcanic Assyrtiko wines and the nobly sweet Vinsanto, accompanied by local delicacies and stories of millennia-old winemaking.
