Slick Santorini base near iconic black sand beaches

• The other side to Santorini: Santorini is more than just cliffs and the caldera; experience its famous black sand beaches from a chic hotel a mere 500 metres from Perissa Beach, perhaps the most famous of the island’s volcanic beaches. If you’re more of a pool person, stay put and roll out a towel on one of the stylish loungers that line the inviting infinity pool.

• Cycladic style: While the hotel’s a more modern interpretation of Santorini’s gleaming whitewashed accommodations, it’s got plenty of contemporary charm. Bright white walls, neutral toned linens, clean lines and unfussy styling offer a modern twist on the classic design, while bathrooms are elegant marble-effect affairs.

• Here to help: Experience the warm and friendly Greek hospitality during your stay, where helpful staff will ensure you have everything you need to relax. Begin each day in the welcoming breakfast room with freshly baked pastries to set the tone for the day ahead. Perhaps ask the knowledgeable concierge about alternative island experiences – everything from sailing tours to wine tasting.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.