Oia Away From the Crowds (Adults Only)

Santorini is the rim of a flooded volcano. Its villages line the top of the caldera cliff – Oia at the northern tip, Imerovigli and Firostefani further south – with houses cut into the pumice, white walls and terraces stepping down the cliff face. Oia's sunsets draw many visitors, and its lanes are busiest in the hour before dusk. The adults-only stays gathered here are spread across Santorini – some in Oia itself, others in different villages – for couples who want that light and landscape at a calmer pace.

Evenings for two

Evening light settling over the caldera, seen from a terrace or a quieter corner of the cliff, then a late dinner as the water turns dark blue. Staying away from the busiest lanes gives the evenings room to stretch.

Days around the island

Mornings are quieter on Santorini. The cliff path from Fira towards Oia, the black and red beaches of the south, a winery among low, basket-trained vines – the island rewards slow days between the evenings.