RESTAURANTS
To Psaraki
To Psaraki is one of the best restaurants on the island serving delicious dishes with innovative combinations and high-quality Santorinian products. Every day, two or three excellent proposals are added to the main menu -such as crab salad, sea pasta, well-grilled meat, fresh fish- along with traditional Greek dishes, such as stuffed tomato-peppers and mousakas.
SELENE
Located at the veranda of a neoclassical mansion in the yard of a museum in Pyrgos overlooking Akrotiri and Caldera, Selene promotes local cuisine using fresh and raw materials hoping to transmit to their guests a taste of the island's culture. The Cycladic cheese collection is unique, as well as the wine collection with wines from all producers of the island of different years.
KOUKOUMAVLOS
The multi-awarded Koukoumavlos restaurant overlooks the caldera from the balconies of the neoclassical mansion next to the Metropolis Church. Koukoumavlos offers gastronomic proposals that you will not find anywhere else on the island - food combinations where flavor meets art and creativity. They have an exquisite list of selected wines and is located at an enchanting spot with outstanding sunset views in the heart of Fira.
Aroma Avlis
The restaurant “Aroma Avlis” opened in summer 2014 bringing a new concept combining creative Mediterranean cuisine with the awarded wines of the winery. Chef Christos Koskinas proposes delicious dishes made mainly of local raw materials for you to savor in a delightful veranda with serene views to the valley and the Sea.
Ambrosia
Specializing in fine Mediterranean and Modern Greek cuisine, Ambrosia proposes a carefully balanced menu with seafood, Mediterranean meat dishes, traditional vegetarian specialties, pastas and salads. Most ingredients are locally sourced and one can usually see Panagiotis driving back and forth between suppliers in the morning trying to get his supplies in order.
1800 Floga
The artistic restoration of the “1800-Floga” Santorini Restaurant in Oia is a dining spot worth seeking out for its sea views and interiors that give a sense of Santorini’s past, as well as for its gourmet cuisine. The restaurant masters in providing contemporary comforts, both indoors and outdoors on the roof garden, ideal for intimate dinners and vibrant feasts with friends alike.
Anogi
Located in the central square of Imerovigli, Anogi is a beautiful and well-decorated tavern with a relaxed atmosphere with an emphasis on details. Enjoy traditional Greek recipes made of the best fresh local materials from Santorini and the rest of Greece. Start with home-made bread and go on trying irresistible meat, fish and pasta dishes. All new special dishes proposed for the Year of Gastronomy are exceptional.
Ginger
Ginger is the ideal restaurant for romantic dinners, with a nice minimal environment of white and beige colors. Here, you’ll be able to savor excellent versions of your favorite maki and sashimi. Japanese dishes are made from fresh ingredients with nice cocktails and sake drink to accompany the appetizing Japanese little bites. You’ll be able to sit by the sushi bar and follow the whole production process.
Elia Café
Set between the waterfront of Kamari beach and the hotel’s pool area, the stylish ambiance of Elia Restaurant-Café gives a hint of the culinary journey that awaits its guests. Christos Papageorgiou, the Chef of Elia, prepares dishes with fresh local ingredients for traditional Greek flavors refined with creative twists. Complemented by a quality list of selected local wines and signature cocktails, Elia Restaurant offers an unparalleled savory experience.
accommodation
Canaves Oia Suites offers newly renovated luxury suites with the ultimate in modern facilities and stunning views to the Caldera and the Aegean Sea. With spacious living areas and private plunge pools, it is an excellent choice for a Greek getaway - and offers views of Santorini’s most dramatic and stunning scenes.
Andronis Luxury Suites is renowned for its tranquility and unique sense of elegance. The 29 award-winning suites and villas are built in traditional style within the picturesque jigsaw of houses in Oia. Private infinity pools, cave pools and heated Jacuzzis are the perfect places to relax and enjoy the deep blue Aegean and the volcanic caldera that frames the spectacular view.
activities
Santorini is one of the most unique destinations in the world. The scenery seems to have been crafted by the Greek gods: whitewashed villages crown the island with views over its sea-flanked edges, rural vineyards span huge stretches inland, and the beaches are black, red and out of this world. There’s plenty for explorers, foodies and culture vultures to discover, from archaeological sites to swimming spots, and excellent wine and Mediterranean food are plentiful.
Here’s a list of our favorite activities in Santorini:
Explore the fascinating archaeological site of ancient Akrotiri
Take a boat trip to the volcano of Santorini and swim in the thermal waters of the volcano’s hot springs
Lounge under the sun in Perissa Black Sand Beach or the Red Beach
Visit the quaint fishing village of Ammoudi Bay
Take a day cruise and catch the sunset over the Aegean Sea
Taste the influence of volcanic soil on local grapes by visiting some of Santorini’s vineyards
Explore the white-washed towns of Caldera
Embark on a scenic hike from Fira to Oia
Sail between two tiny volcanic islands - Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni
Visit the charming inland village of Pyrgos and get a glimpse into how the locals live