Santorini’s caldera views are world-renowned, yet there is another side to the island that feels quieter and more rooted. Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, occupies a 400-year-old winery, thoughtfully converted to meet the needs of savvy travellers.
Perched on a pretty hillside on the island of Paros, with commanding views of Kolympithres Beach and the village of Naoussa, this all-villa retreat is perfect for those looking for a little more privacy and independence than you would find at a traditional hotel.
Set across the grounds of a former Catholic monastery, Katikies Garden is a superb option for families looking to combine caldera views with a great location in the historic town of Fira. It’s the first of the much-loved Katikies hotels to welcome children to Santorini but has lost none of the brand’s commitment to luxury in the process.
The differences between the best Santorini hotels are very subtle but somehow Katikies Kirini feels that little more secluded, its infinity pool with caldera views is just that little bit more dazzling.
Stand-out service and attention to detail are hallmarks of The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Navarino in the south-west corner of the Peloponnese peninsula. With private pools in nearly all its ground-floor rooms, the luxury resort is aimed more at couples than its sister hotel, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, and is undoubtedly more exclusive. But with access to the same facilities as the Westin – including two impressive kids’ clubs – there’s nothing to stop families from lapping up the luxury The Romanos has to offer.
Arguably one of the best resorts in Greece, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino certainly delivers on both style and substance. With a stunning waterfront location, this family friendly property is home to golden beaches, fabulous restaurants, a 12-court tennis centre, a waterpark for kids and a unique wellness sanctuary.
One of Crete’s most exclusive addresses, Daios Cove is a sprawling, modernist complex carved into the hillside above a ravishingly pretty bay near the upbeat town of Agios Nikolaos. Yet despite the designer trappings and its sleek good looks, Daios Cove is famously family friendly.
This all-suite, adults-only resort in the picturesque village of Tragaki Zakynthos is an award-winning member of The Leading Hotels of the World and an excellent choice for a relaxing, romantic break.
If you’re looking to escape the crowds of Mykonos and Santorini then this high-end, high-design boutique hotel on the north-east coast of picture-perfect Paros could be just what you’re after.
Proudly boasting Mykonos island’s only private sandy beach, sprawling Santa Marina is like a private village, perched on a hillside in the southernmost corner of beautiful Ornos Bay, with sensational views of the island’s coastline and the deep blue Aegean Sea.