With views across the sea and nearby islands and just a short walk to the capital of Santorini, Villa Anavei promises a perfect location to enjoy the sunsets, culture and stunning architecture of the island.
One of the Cyclades islands, located in the Aegean Sea, Santorini is one of the most famous of all Greece’s many islands. A devastating history, world-class sunsets and stunning scenery combine for an unmissable destination!
Truly, Santorini’s beaches are unlike any other – formed from the ash of centuries of volcanic eruptions, many of them are deep black or brown shades, creating a fascinating landscape! Indeed, it is the caldera formed by one particularly immense eruption that gives Santorini its iconic crescent shape, and towering cliffs along the west side of the island. To get the best insight into this majestic land, take a stroll straight from your front door up towards Oia in the far north of the island, and enjoy this caldera-edge pathway!
One again rocked by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in 1956, huge swathes of Santorini were razed to the ground and as a result, many of the delightful buildings you see today are more recent constructions that have continued the elegant design of the original ones.
Santorini, like most of Greece, is well-known for its warmth, hospitality and strong culture and with a long-established history of tourism, the infrastructure across the island is excellent! Vast skies, sparkling sandy beaches in every shade and huge stretches of brilliant blue seas define this country and its many islands, where the thriving nature complements elegant architecture throughout. For a little adrenaline, try your hand at kitesurfing, wreck diving, and rock-climbing, or simply set up on a beautiful beach and soak up the long days of sunshine.
The food of Greece is famous for its rich flavours and delicate recipes of Mediterranean delights. Feta and olive oil are universal, while all kinds of fresh fish, fragrant herbs, in-season fruits and crunchy greens, all found in the back garden of the average Greek, await your enjoyment. Be sure to tuck into some of the classic Greek cuisine while you’re here, including the local specialities! As well as this, if you like the occasional tipple you ought to try Ouzo and Raki, two grape-based alcoholic drinks, in your time on the island, both firm favourites of the locals. There is also a lot of wine produced across the island, in particular crisp dry whites and Vinsanto, the unfortified dessert wine.