About this property
Santorini Blu is a brilliant pick for two couples or a small family. This contemporary Santorinian gem is elegant, smart and seriously cool. It is nestled on a small exclusive estate in Pyrgos village with the most magical of sea and sunset views. Space, stunning views and lux living come in lavish abundance, along with a list of very welcome treats. Santorini Blu invites calm, relaxation and rejuvenation.
Santorini is a beautiful island small enough to get around. It is blessed with spectacular scenery and a magnificent coastline and is sprinkled with characterful, traditional white and blue-painted buildings as well as significant olive groves and vineyards. Visitors enjoy delicious cuisine, truly fascinating geology and blissful beach days. The characterful hilltop village of Pyrgos sits on the top of a volcanic crater, where you will be mesmerised by the island’s fantastic, varied landscapes. Its winding lanes fan out from the remains of a Venetian castle, offering a wonderful array of traditional tavernas, whitewashed houses and churches with blue-domed roofs. Its 10th century Church of Theotokaki enjoys sensational frescoes. The sunset views from Pyrgos are spectacular. The island’s capital Fira is close by with its cosmopolitan bars, trendy restaurants and boutiques and the Blue Flag sandy beaches of Kamari and Perissa are within easy reach. The famous Red Beach near Akrotiri with its soaring red lava cliffs is just twenty minutes south.
Santorini Blu enjoys dazzling white contemporary architecture. Within, you will discover stunning wooden furnishings and gorgeous anthracite grey elements. The villa’s expansive sea views will entice your gaze and you will definitely return home with magical holiday memories wanting to return. The villa’s open-plan living space is beautiful, sleek and perfectly designed for luxurious comfort. The villa offers a wonderful blend of Cycladic architectural elements with minimal contemporary design. The living room comes in soft natural tones with a sumptuous armchair and sofa that can open into a double bed facing out to the sea through giant picture windows. Here you can sleep two children who will be keen to jump in the pool early in the morning! The living room leads to a bright dining area and a fully fitted contemporary kitchen.
The villa’s master bedroom suite is drowned in natural light and has exceptional sea views. You can relax in your lavish, beautifully dressed, queen size bed looking out to the pool, terrace and the sea. You will enjoy the sleep of kings on a quality Simmons mattress. Your ensuite bathroom comes with underfloor heating for the cooler months, a shower and a bathtub with a view. The second bedroom offers another superbly comfortable queen size bed and a beautiful ensuite shower room. Like the master, its design is minimalist and very stylish.
Santorini Blu enjoys some wonderful treats, including a smart television, bluetooth speakers, a jacuzzi bathtub, luxury bathroom toiletries, fluffy robes, slippers, pool towels and a smart lighting system. Santorini Blu also offers a full daily breakfast, concierge services, a daily maid service, a bellboy and airport transfers on request.
Santorini Blu’s terrace is spectacular. It boasts a stunning 8m x 4m infinity swimming pool, an outdoor shower, a fabulous pergola where you can relax on exquisite lounge furniture enjoying a tipple or two as you bask in the golden hour sun, a shaded alfresco dining area, some wonderful trendy black bean bags that sit on the sun deck, quality sun loungers and an indulgent hot tub that invites relaxation and rejuvenation. The glorious views and mountain backdrop are simply wonderful. This special villa has a relaxed vibe and offers fantastic amenities that promise pampering, indulgence and relaxation.
Santorini Blu sits on a small exclusive estate in the hilltop village of Pyrgos Kallistis in the foothills of Mount Profitis Ilias. The village is surrounded by vineyards that produce the famous Assytiko white wines. Pyrgos Kallistis enjoys narrow, characterful medieval alleys which are lined with atmospheric wine bars, traditional tavernas, galleries and gorgeous boutiques. Its Santorini of the Past Museum explores traditional island life. Winding lanes fan out from the remains of its Venetian castle, brimming with whitewashed houses and beautiful churches. Guests staying in this dreamy village enjoy some of the best sunsets the island has to offer. Though Pyrgos is an inland village, you are never far from a volcanic beach. The Blue Flag brilliance of Kamari and Perissa beaches will only take you fifteen minutes in the car. Twenty minutes south takes you to the famous Red Beach of Akrotiri. It is very easy to explore the whole island from this superb location.
The charming village of Vothonas and the charming Messaria village are within easy reach of the villa. Vothonas enjoys a wonderful sense of serenity and several notable churches and chapels that are worth visiting for their distinct architecture. Built in a steep gorge, many of its buildings are cave houses that the villagers built by carving into the volcanic rocks. You will love wandering through its narrow alleys. The Church of Agios Roussos is built of pumice stones on a rock, and the oldest village church is the Church of Agia Anna, built in 1827. Vothonas boasts a fascinating Wine Museum that sits six metres below ground in a cave. You will learn about the history and process of winemaking, the island of Santorini and enjoy a wine-tasting experience. Just outside Vothonas is the Church of Panagia Sergena, which is carved into a big volcanic rock. Messaria is a beautiful village with amazing, distinctive architecture and an incredible array of restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. Part of Messaria is built on the caldera with exclusive views of the volcano and the dazzling Aegean Sea. Messaria dates back to the 17th century and in the 19th century it was the industrial centre of the island, brimming with cave houses and mansions. Today, the manor houses of Argyros, Markezinis and Saliveros, which still stand in the village, are the landmarks of Messaria. The mansion of Argyros was partly destroyed by the earthquake but later restored and made into a museum. Messaria is a lovely place surrounded by lush olive groves and vineyards.
Santorini is the most southern of the Cyclade islands, an island of beauty and historical and geological interest. The island’s west coast ends in a steep precipice and lagoon, otherwise known as a caldera which is between three and four hundred metres deep and up to three hundred metres high with dramatic cliffs. The lagoon was created by a huge volcanic eruption over three thousand six hundred years ago. The island’s most famous attraction is the Nea Kameni volcano which sits in the middle of the lagoon.
The larger towns of Fira, Oia, Imerovigli and Firostefani boast an impressive range of restaurants. Fira is Santorini’s capital. It is located on the island’s western edge, within very easy reach of the Santorini Sea, and opposite the volcano and the two volcanic islands Palaia Kammeni and Nea Kammeni. Fira is beautiful and enjoys excellent nightlife and fabulous shopping. The Megaro Gyzi Cultural Center presents a variety of collections and hosts regular cultural events. There are a number of museums and two cathedrals. The restored Catholic cathedral enjoys a peach-coloured exterior while the inside is covered in magical frescoes.
It is easy to see why Santorini is a honeymoon destination due to its gorgeous white and blue beautiful buildings and its stunning sunsets. The island offers a rich and varied landscape where visitors can enjoy archaeological sites, the Pyrgos ghost town and a fabulous coastline. The island’s cuisine is fantastic, with delicious fresh fish and a fantastic selection of wines.
Many of the island’s beaches are made of pebbles and volcanic rock. You will enjoy stunning views, watersports and excellent beachside bars and restaurants. In the south, you will discover the sandy Perissa Beach and in the north, Monolithos. Near Akrotiri, the Red Beach is very popular, named from its volcanic cliffs, which look beautiful against the deep blue sea. Akrotiri is also known for its lighthouse and its ruins, now housed in an archaeological centre.
Those that enjoy the fresh air and hiking are in for a real treat. At 565m, the island’s highest point is the summit of the Profitis Elias mountain, where there is a monastery. You can also make the steep ascent to Ancient Thera from Perissa.
Accommodation
The Villa
Santorini Blu is a modern 2 bedroom villa with magnificent views and a private pool
Interior
- Fully equipped kitchenette
- Open plan living area with sofa bed (only suitable for 2 children)
- Indoor dining area
- Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Exterior
- Private infinity swimming pool (8m x 4m)
- Heated hot tub
- Outdoor dining area
- Sunbeds
- Outdoor shower
Additional Facilities
- Internet/Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Safety deposit box
- Smart TV
- Bluetooth speakers
- Luxury bath amenities
- Pool towels
- Private parking area