Perivolas Traditional Houses
Oia
847 02 Santorini 		find it on the map
 

This remarkable hotel is in an area on the caldera of Santorini where a few hundred years back poor farmers and fishermen lived in troglodyte houses carved into the cliff-side. Owner Costis Psychas (and his father before him) spent several decades restoring ruined caves, creating breathtaking complex of whitewashed houses that blend in perfectly with the shapes and volcanic grey shades of the cliff. A spectacular swimming pool gently follows the shape of the cliff-edge, its blue colour merging with that of the sky and the sea. Interiors are done in a striking ‘Cycladic Zen’ style, white and bright, while hand woven fabrics add touches of blue, lavender and pink. In some houses a shaft of sunshine pours in from a skylight. Everything (stone-built benches, walls, ceilings) is smoothly curved. Even the built-in beds are tucked away in round niches. It creates a calm and peaceful feeling, which matches the overall atmosphere at Perivolas. Don’t book here expecting to find glitz and glam; this is a place where you can relax and spend days just taking in its unmatched beauty and magic.


What makes it special to me:

I find everything about Perivolas amazing. I stayed twice and basically didn't even feel like going to sleep so as not to miss anything. In the end of course I had the best nights' sleep. The place is absolutely unique - words (no matter how hard I try!) can do it no justice.


But what you should keep in mind:

The terraces of some of the houses do not have full privacy.

OwnerCostis Psychas
Address Oia
847 02 Santorini
Tel. 22860-71308
Fax 22860-71309
E-mailperivolas@san.forthnet.gr
Website http://www.perivolas.gr
Opening period:

From the beginning of April until the end of October

Children:Children from 16 years and up are welcome
Dogs:Not allowed
Prices:

Double studio from €400 per night (breakfast and transfers included)

Credit cards: Not accepted
Accommodation2 studios for 2 persons
13 suites for 2 persons
2 suites for up to 4 persons
2 luxury suites for up to 4 persons
Room facilities

En-suite bathroom (shower)
Telephone
Kitchenette
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Safe

Outdoor swimming pool
Outdoor Jacuzzi
Terraces
Sauna & hammam
Gym/fitness centre
Massage

A well-assorted buffet breakfast is served from 8h30 to 11h30 at the pool bar/restaurant.
The poolside restaurant serves refined Greek and Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner. It is open from 13h00 to 23h00. Room service possible.
Other restaurants, ranging from lunch cafés to top-class restaurants are at walking distance.

You will find Perivolas Traditional Houses on the outskirts of the village of Oia on the caldera of Santorini. It is quiet; the views are amazing, and the village centre is at walking distance. Beaches are a few km away.
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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). Upon arrival, guests are met at the airport or in the harbour.
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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.

 
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