airy, sleek rooms with a blue-and-white motif feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus balconies with sea views. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. carved into the island's rocks, this upscale hotel is 2 km from both the archaeological museum of thera and the museum of prehistoric thera, and 6 km from santorini caldera. other amenities include an outdoor pool with a bar, a spa with beauty treatments, and an indoor hot tub. suites include separate living rooms, and upgraded suites add private outdoor pools. free in-room breakfast is served Santorini Airport 16 min
Ancient Thera (26 min) Accessible by hiking, this ancient mountaintop city features ruins & dramatic ocean views. Cable car of Santorini (20 min) Popular gondola ride carrying passengers from port to hilltop with sweeping, island vistas. Palia Kameni (7 min) Small archaeology museum featuring ancient artifacts from excavations on Santorini. Santorini caldera (13 min) Mostly submerged volcanic crater with quaint hillside lodging, boat tours & panoramic seaside views. Wine Museum (13 min) Museum below ground in a cave focusing on regional winemaking history, with tours & tastings. Therasia (1 hr 4) Remote volcanic island with natural terrain, limited development & exploring opportunities. Santo Wines (12 min) Scenic winery offering walking tours, tastings & nibbles, plus an ample terrace with caldera views. Archaeological Museum of Thera (19 min) Museum exhibiting various archaeological finds such as vases, frescoes, sculptures & inscriptions. Aspronisi (1 hr 5) Tiny, uninhabited island with sheer cliffs & pebble beaches, located within Santorini's caldera. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church-Three Bells of Fira (14 min) Much-photographed church known for its blue dome, whitewashed walls & views of the Aegean below. Nea Kameni (25 min) Enclosed archeological site featuring an excavation of a preserved Bronze Age settlement. Amoudi Bay (21 min) Παραλία Βλυχάδα (23 min) Relaxed white sandy island beach back by dramatic cliffs with sun loungers for hire. |