Perivolas Santorini

If any hotel on the island of Santorini deserves to be called famous, it is Perivolas. Its magnificent setting, fascinating architecture and organic design makes it one of the most photographed and talked about hotels in the Cyclades.

The proven formula of beautiful views, minimalist interiors, and the concept of the cliff edge swimming pool has been executed perfectly at Perivolas, resulting in a truly iconic place.

Cave dwelling

The hotel occupies a collection of 300-year-old cliff-side cave houses, lovingly restored in a traditional Santorinian style—with pure white walls curved into sensual shapes.

The meticulously landscaped grounds enrich the gorgeous natural setting. Manicured gardens, blooming with geraniums and wild figs contrast sharply with the bright walls.

Inside, the dominating palette is white, with splashes of pink or lavender-blue, and decorated with local furniture, antiques and hand-woven materials. The rooms, spacious and comfortable, all have small private patio or terrace.

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Buffet breakfasts

Located next to the pool is a restaurant and bar, furnished with the typical Greek metal tables. Pita bread & Greek snacks are a speciality at lunch and dinner and breakfasts are rich and varied; with fresh croissants, seasonal fruit salad, creamy yogurt with walnuts and honey, fresh juices and coffee, homemade jams and fresh bread.

in our opinion

In the archetypically Santorinian setting on top of the 300-meter cliff, Perivolas is perfectly positioned to enjoy the sights that culminate in the spectacular sunset over Oia.

What we love

• The spectacular ten-meter infinity pool
• Excellent location on a cliff in the popular village of Oia
• The view from each room is breathtaking
• Buffet breakfast: tasty, hearty and homemade
• Spacious rooms with beautiful décor, reminiscent of the traditional local style
• The service is discreet and efficient

What you should know

• The hotel is ideal for couples and honeymooners. Safety concerns mean that families with children under 16 cannot book (this is due to the heights. It's more than a 300m drop to the sea from the infinity pool!)
• This is one of the most expensive places on Santorini, and that's saying something if you consider that this is one of the most expensive islands in Greece. And yet you need to book well in advance (at least several months)—the hotel is almost always full
• Only a few rooms have satisfactory privacy on their terraces, but this is quite typical for Santorini
• In 2011 the British TV channel ITV featured Perivolas in "The secret of Mediterranean", presented by Trevor McDonald. See it on Youtube
• Getting there: The flight-comparison sites such as Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.com) or Kayak (www.kayak.com) will help you find the best flights and deals.