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Santorini Island Santorini Island

Fragrant lemons scent the air along winding paths that lead to hills filled with volcanic rock. At the top of a cliff, a maze of white-washed lanes meander beneath canopies of bougainvillea and past terraced houses painted pale shades of cream and yellow. The sun's fading light falls upon the enchanting villages of Santorini, illuminating domed churches and simple colonnades with dazzling radiance. This shimmering pearl in the Cycladic archipelago is one of the most stunning destinations on earth. Gracefully, the island curves around a caldera, merging the tranquility of the Aegean Sea with a brilliant, rugged landscape.


Memorable Experiences
  • Heavenly Transit
    Take a breathtaking cable car ride down to Santorini's historic port.
  • Under the Sea
    Discover the secrets of the lost Atlantis with a scuba diving adventure.
  • Unsurpassed Beauty
    Witness the moment when sun merges with sea from a private balcony in Oia.
  • Iconic Glances
    Peak into diminutive whitewashed churches that cling to the hillsides.
  • Distinctive Details
  • Hot springs warm the salty Aegean off the volcanic coast of Palia Kameni in Santorini's mystical Caldera. Accessible only by boat, these sulfur-rich waters soothe the skin with their natural healing properties.
The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts Nearby
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Culture Frescoes are unearthed in buried cities, while new art flourishes in modern galleries.
  • Highly Recommended
  • Art Space Santorini Beneath the island's sun-soaked earth, arched corridors and silent chambers offer a personal... Read More
  • Megaro Gyzi A melody from a piano sonata drifts through an inner courtyard blooming with radiant palms and... Read More
  • Philochoria Art Center Violet billows, tinged with gentle pink, drift above a tranquil sea that glows with the pale blue... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • Akrotiri of Thera A row of massive earthenware vessels sits outside a crumbling building. These smooth objects,... Read More
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Shopping Lessons from antiquity imbue exquisite offerings in Santorini's distinctive shops.
  • Local Charms
  • Atlantis Books A wreath of olive branches hangs above a carafe full of tiny daisies beside the door to this rare... Read More
  • Neighborhoods
  • Oia Village In a window, twenty-two karat gold earrings and necklaces glisten, their exquisite detail... Read More
  • Shops & Boutiques
  • Ilias Lalaounis An undulating ribbon of gold evokes a rippling sea. Inspired by findings from prehistoric caves,... Read More
  • Mati Gallery Art Store Sharp fins, cast in heavy bronze, radiate from a body of luminous turquoise glass. A symbol of... Read More
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Cuisine Epicurean evenings transpire among some of the world's most cherished natural scenery.
  • Acclaimed
  • Vinsanto Candles flicker from medieval chandeliers, illuminating dark wood tables and textured stone walls... Read More
  • Koukoumavlos Roasted pumpkin seeds combine with saffron and chestnuts upon a succulent rib eye steak. Ouzo and... Read More
  • Indigenous Flavors
  • Archipelagos Restaurant Marigold hues adorn paintings of mermaids and sunsets. Posies of wildflowers rise from milk glass... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • Ambrosia An umbrella-shrouded terrace, cloaked in white, majestically overlooks a vast blue sea. From each... Read More
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Noteworthy Local wineries and red sand beaches offer rare experiences in sensational atmospheres.
  • Day Excursions
  • Folegandros The vanilla-like aroma of soft white caper blossoms drifts along arid hilltop paths where goats... Read More
  • Highly Recommended
  • Franco's Santorini's tranquil caldera evolves from a dynamic blue to a rosy grey as a Puccini aria rises... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • Canava Roussos Winery The melody of a clarinet and violin fills the air beneath a veranda supported by red brick columns.... Read More
  • Recreation
  • Red Beach Red lava cliffs plunge into turquoise waters, creating a majestic palette of vibrant colors on... Read More