From early March until the end of November; other periods upon request.

• Prices in Euro per unit per night (taxes included).
• Prices depend on length of stay. The above prices are prices per night for a minimum stay of one week (lowest price) and for stays of one or two nights (highest price). Further details will be provided when you make a reservation enquiry.
• Extra bed in the Captain's Suite: 50 Euro per night.
• Prices include arrival and departure transfers (from the port or airport on Santorini), champagne breakfast, mini-bar (soft drinks), and welcome champagne.
• National holidays: minimum stay 3 or 4 nights.
• The above prices are may be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed when you make a reservation enquiry.

En-suite luxurious bathroom with Jacuzzi

Telephone

DVD

CD Player

Complementary mini-bar with soft drinks

Hairdryer

Safe

Sitting room with a small library

Internet

Finnish sauna

Pedicure

In-house spa and massage

Rooftop Jacuzzi (‘soak in the view!’).

Tony has two ‘spare’ cars that guests can rent at attractive rates.

The Sea Captain’s House enjoys a quiet setting in Oia (close to the ‘sunset castle’) just under the main marble-paved pathway that crosses the village. The views are absolutely stunning! The nearest parking is a couple of minutes on foot, with a few steps of course. The bus station is also within easy walking distance. The nearest beach is about 3 km.
 

The easiest way to get to Santorini is by plane - there are several flights per day from Athens. Arriving by ferry, however, is a wonderful experience and worth the extra hours spent at sea (there are high-speed boats that take about 4-5 hours from the port of Piraeus). If you let Tony know what time your ferry or plane arrives, he can arrange transport for you (normally not included in the price). You will be dropped off at a small parking, where you will be met by Tony. If you have a lot of luggage, he will arrange for a donkey taxi to carry your suitcases.

There is no place like Santorini. Once a circular, volcanic island, most of it collapsed into the sea around 1650 BC, after a literally earth-shattering eruption, leaving only a crescent-shaped rim and a smaller fragment around the world’s largest, sea-filled caldera. The utter beauty of the caldera – the staggering black, grey and red cliffs rising from the sea, whitewashed villages perched on top – have made Santorini one of the most romantic destinations in the world.

Fira is the capital of Santorini. It is pretty but it is just too much of everything, especially in the summer when during the day, cruise-shiploads of tourists cram into the narrow alleyways. The quieter alternative, Imerovigli, spectacularly crowns the highest point of the caldera, but this village has basically turned into a jam-packed settlement of hotels. In between the two, there is Firostefani. It is at walking distance from the bustling centre of Fira, but infinitely more quiet, and thus perfect if you want to be near the action, but not in the middle of it.

Oia is my favourite village on the cliff; here style and tradition go hand in hand. Old houses (many caved into the cliff) have been perfectly restored and those that were added recently blend in well; architectural controls are strict. There are some great places to eat, wonderful cafés and boutiques selling tasteful art and handicrafts. Situated behind Oia, Finikia is probably the only village on the island that has remained practically untouched by tourism. It doesn’t have the caldera views, but it is pretty, quiet and totally unspoilt.

One place you should absolutely go to is Amoudi, a tiny fishing port below Oia. Go for lunch or dinner, preferably at the taverna of Dimitris and (American) Joyce – it is magical. Inland, the village of Pyrgos is worth a visit. It is near the highest point of Santorini and the views are great. Of course you should go and explore the grey and red sandy beaches of the island; you can sign up for sailing trips; there are museums; wineries and archaeological sites you can visit; and if you’re in for some shopping, you will find lots of small shops and boutiques in Fira and in Oia, selling anything from simple souvenirs and crafts to designer wear and art.