Offering plunging views of the sea and islands, these luxury hideaways symbolize an eternal balmy lifestyle. White walls, Byzantine monuments standing out in the distance against the azure-blue sky... Irresistible classic scenery !
18 km from the Santorini airport, on the cliffs of the charming village of Oia overlooking the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, the Katikies Hotel offers an unimpeded view of the imposing caldera of the Cyclades. Here, all the rooms offer an immaculate atmosphere and the service is renowned as truly exceptional. www.katikies.com
At the edge of the Santorini caldera, Chromata is an ultra-modern luxury hotel often providing a backcloth for fashion shoots. Offering a casino and golf-course, it is carved out of the cliffside of Imerovigli. www.chromata-imerovigli. santorinihotelsonline.com
With its private beach and contemporary architecture influenced by the classic Greek style, the Amanzoe in Porto Heli is one of the finest hotels throughout the Mediterranean. Its 38 rooms come in the guise of vast pavilions with private pools. www.aman.com
This Relais & Châteaux hotel stands on the hillside overlooking the beach of Elia, 12 km from Mykonos. Its architecture borrows inspiration from traditional Cyclades houses with their whitewashed walls, a "rustic-chic" getaway with only 35 rooms. www.myconianutopia.gr
Offering spectacular views of the bay of Mirabello east of Crete, this elegant 5-star resort with contemporary architecture proposes 107 rooms and private villas. Its private beach is simply idyllic. www.stnicolasbay.gr
