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Santorini, a regular on “most beautiful islands in the world” lists, is truly singular. From its rocky perch 300 metres above the Caldera, the result of a volcanic eruption that carved out much of the area’s islands, catch a postcard-worthy sunset with a loved one. Walk the cobblestone streets of the ancient mountain-top village of Pyrgos home to 48 churches, blue-domed rooftops and whitewashed cubist houses, or visit the hillside village of Oia and meditate in cliff-perched churches, afterwards sampling zucchini Santorinio Sfougato and delicious lamb burgers at the Taverna. Need more? Immerse yourself in the remains of a Venetian castle in Pyrgos, visit the Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri - known as the Pompeii of Santorini, go horseback riding in Exo Gonia, or travel to one of the many Santorini vineyards throughout the island. Just don’t forget to go to the beach. Whether it’s the idyllic Perissa, the black pebble beach of Kamari, or the adventurous “red beach” — you just can’t go wrong.
Sat in a secluded spot right on the edge of the famous Caldera, individually-created traditional houses hug the rock formations – these exceptionally sleek designer dens are more than villas, their tonal whitewashed minimalism gradually revealing handcrafted touches and a cool boutique aesthetic.
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Cool design, contemporary styling and a hug to local island culture make our pick of five easy-to-get-to Cycladic island escapes of Santorini, Tinos, Syros, Sérifos and Koufonisia, all the more irresistible.
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Giorgos and Alexandra Alexiou are simply two of the nicest people you can meet, a creative couple that fuse you with their beautiful Greekness. Meet the creative owners behind the fabulous Aenaon Villas on the Cycladic island of Santorini - they found a perch right on the edge of the Caldera.
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Covered in volcanic ash, just like its Italian counterpart Pompeii, the Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri, located on the south side of Santorini, was once the main port of the Aegean and a busy urban hub.
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Discover the four best Santorini winemakers on the volcanic Cyclades island's vineyards: Argyros, Gavalas, Venetsanos and Hatzidakis from vinsantos to Assyrtiko.
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Éros Kéros Villas, on the slow-pace Cyclades island of Koufonisia, come drenched in Aegean blue vistas – a sun-kissed boutique retreat of four cubic Cyclades-style merchant houses that lazily gaze onto the island of Keros.
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A tiny dot in the Cyclades Islands, Syros shimmers in the Aegean Sea, surrounded by a circle of Cycladic isles such as Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Paros and Sifnos. Like all island adventures, the best way to arrive in Syros is by via classic Greek, sun-drenched ferry into the ancient town of Hermoupolis/ Ermoupoli.
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Housed within a fabulously restored Venetian-styled mansion house, this design hotel with nine suites and a stunning rooftop bar has put the island of Syros back on the map.
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Billed as the first ‘green’ hotel on the island, Nōstos is a casual-style refuge, a marriage of sustainability, nature, design and creativity that is neatly wrapped by the doorstep bustle of the port and the nearby beauty of Sérifos’ abundant beaches.
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Between the islands of Naxos and Amorgos is the Robinson Crusoe, off-the-radar, island trio called Koufonisia,which collectively forms part of the five Small Cyclades: Koufonisia, Keros, Schinoussa, Heraklia and Donousa. Sometimes referred to as the Minor Cyclades.
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Seamlessly slotting into Tinos’ wild and remote surroundings, design hotel Under The Sun is a raw and natural addition to this dramatic cliff-scape where Aegean blues blend sky with sea and a rugged architecture creates the perfect setting for a soulful escape.
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