Aurora Grace

Aurora Grace is situated in Oia, the most westerly point of Santorini. Oia is famous for its legendary colourful sunsets and lively cultural scene.

Oia is quieter than the island’s capital, Fira, which is located 11 kilometres away. The narrow winding pedestrian streets of Oia are simply delightful, scattered with high-end galleries, boutiques, shops, restaurants, cafés and traditional tavernas.

As dusk tiptoes in, a plethora of tourists descend the streets of Oia to find the best spot near the ruins of the Venetian Castle, located on the tip of the island, to watch the sun slip into the Aegean Sea. The sun and sky grow a red hue as the sun gets closer to the horizon, creating a postcard worthy scene.

Santorini is an island that needs no introductions. On the top ten “most desired” destinations worldwide for the past ten years, almost everyone wishes to visit the island for at least one time in their lives. The only habitable caldera in the world and
famous destination for weddings, honeymoons and lovers of unique views it attracts visitors literally from all parts of the world.

Not only is Santorini one of the most beautiful islands in the world, it is also geologically and archaeologically one of the most dramatic. The island, which is also called Thira, is shaped like an enormous pair of jaws encircling a lake filled with pure blue water. This is the core of an ancient volcano, which according to legend destroyed the lost continent of Atlantis when it blew its top about 3,600 years ago, burying the ancient city of Akrotiri (now being excavated) under tons of ash and sending out tidal waves that inundated other landmasses.

The island's two towns, Fira and Ia, are perched on the cliff tops of the highest part of the island. Ferries arrive and depart in the harbour below, and visitors walk or ride donkeys up the steep winding path to the towns. The towns are equipped with hotels, good restaurants, bars and plenty of nightlife to keep visitors happy while you relax between visiting the archaeological remains of ancient Thera, dating back to the 9th century BC, on the east side of the island. Other attractions include the excavations at Akrotiri, an archaeological museum and an 18th-century monastery. Santorini has two swimming beaches, Perissa and Kamari, both characterised by their volcanic black sand.

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• Bedroom(s): 1 ( Sleeps 2 )
  1 Double with en-suite, 1 Cot
• Bathroom(s): 1
  1 Showers, 1 Wash basins, 1 Toilets, 1 Jacuzzi/Hot tub
• General facilities: Electricity, Panoramic Views, Private Terrace, Safe, Safes In All Bedrooms, Water supply, Wifi
• Indoor facilities: Air conditioning, All Bedrooms Air Conditioned, Coffee Maker, Luxury Finishes, Phone, TV
• Outdoor facilities: Communal Swimming Pool, Patio, Private Plunge Pool, Private Terrace, Restaurants nearby, Sea Views, Sun Loungers, Sun Umbrellas
• Services: Breakfast included, Cleaning inclusive, Concierge Service, Daily maid service, Final Cleaning, Food & Beverage Cost not included, Laundry extra, Linen provided, Towels provided
• Access: Stairs