Astarte Suites

Trends in travel come and go, but Greece’s volcanic islands have been a hot commodity for just about as long as humans have had the ability to move from place to place — balmy climes, dramatic rocky vistas, and deep azure seas never go out of style. Santorini might be the most perfect example of a place that seems tailor-made by nature as a holiday destination, and Astarte Suites, on the southern arm of the island’s crescent, is perfectly situated to make the most of it.

The village of Akrotiri is a small one, and Astarte’s fifteen suites cling dramatically to the cliffs of the caldera, providing them with jaw-dropping views of the volcano. They’ve all got private terraces, king beds, Hermès bath products, and indoor or outdoor jacuzzis, and some of the larger ones feature their own pools. A central infinity pool serves everyone else, and the restaurant, Alali — Greek for “speechless” — employs an award-winning executive chef.

Meanwhile a semi-secluded location only heightens the tranquility, while the hotel’s car service is on hand to connect you with any part of the island. No need to dramatically reinvent the art of hospitality — around here, a well-done hotel is nothing short of spectacular.

Please note: Astarte Suites is open seasonally from April through October. Children under 13 years of age are not permitted at the hotel.

How to get there:
Santorini (Thira) can be easily reached by plane or ferry. Flight time from Athens is approximately 45 minutes. Ferries from Athens' Pireaus port to Thira take approximately 3 hours.