You just have to push the doors of the lush garden of Epitome canaves to find calm and serenity after a day in the animated streets of OIA, the essential village of Santorini.
As soon as the beautiful days return, the village on the side of the cliff becomes the flagship destination of travelers in search of the perfect Greek postcard: lime -white houses, blue domes and infinite sea view … The village of Oia is undoubtedly one of the most famous of the cyclades and enjoying its sublime sunsets of the sun is an experience to live once in its life. The Canaves Epitome hotel is one of the few addresses that allows you to admire this show from all rooms. Its singularity? Return to the tourist tumult, it offers a luxury, calm and voluptuous bubble where to recharge your batteries and enjoy the wonders of Greece.
The extraordinary address offers 53 intimate suites and villas which reflect the identity of the island. In a lush Mediterranean garden where Jasmine, hibiscus and centenary olive trees settle, the typical Santorini volcanic stone mixes with a chromatic palette inspired by the earth. Inside, white traditionally used for the facades of houses is in the spotlight, offering a minimalist and serene atmosphere. Ceilings, doors and windows in the ark are inspired by the architecture of the famous domes while wood and natural fibers complete this soothing decor. The room offers a breathtaking view without even leaving your bed. Difficult to imagine in a hotel as intimacy is preserved, it is your own holiday home and time stops.
Each suite has a large natural stone terrace, such as one more room, with its own pool or deep swimming pool but it would be a shame not to leave its private paradise. The hotel offers, not one, but two infinity pools that seem to blend with the blue of the sea. It is on the outskirts of the first that there is a gourmet restaurant which revisits the Greek cuisine and around the second that the Omnia restaurant moves where Mezze and treasures of the sea are offered.
The well -kept secret of the hotel? Certain exceptional follow -ups thoughts to recharge your batteries. Called Aqua Retreat, they have a lower level room with a direct window on the inside of the private pool. The room then takes on soothing bluish shades for a unique aquatic immersion feeling. And the highlight of the show will be to discover his traveling companions (s) during a swimming session: a ballet as poetic as it is astonishing.
The five -star hotel belongs to a family group which includes four other establishments on the island. In 1985, Yiannis and Anna Chaidemenos were among the first to open a hotel in the fisherman’s village still preserved from tourism. They then transform into chic rooms of old 17th century caves used to store wine: “canaves”. Between tradition and modernity, the Canaves Collection hotels are now one of the most exclusive addresses in Santorini.
