Worth getting out of bed for
Take a sunset cruise to the volcano on a traditional schooner – this can be arranged through the hotel. The nearest beaches are Red Beach and Perivolos.
Local restaurants
The hotel provides guests with a guide to eating and drinking all over the island. Otherwise, our advice is to head down to the wharfside at Oia where there are several fantastic fish restaurants, perfect for lunch or dinner. Dimitri’s (+30 22860 71606) has delicious seafood, and its view of the sunset over the caldera is unobstructed by the rocks. If you want a traditional Greek taverna serving a range of excellent local specialities,both Imerovigli (+30 22860 24190) and Skaros (+30 22860 23616) are only five minutes’ walk from the hotel. Both have outside seating and are highly recommended by the hotel – especially Skaros if you fancy seafood.
Diary
Easter If you want to see Greece taking its celebrations most seriously, visit at Easter; the date varies from year to year. It's always the most colourful event in this country's calendar. April There's a festival in honour of the country's only active volcano. September Santorini International Classical Music Festival (22860 23166).
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