...with cool tiled floors. The Taverna serves traditional Greek fare and an array of wines on a shaded terrace beside the pool, and snacks and drinks are served in the relaxed setting of the Erato bar. The main outdoor pool is flanked by a separate spa tub and terraces equipped with sunbeds and parasols. Guests can play tennis or work out in the fitness centre, then relax tired muscles in the sauna and jetted tub or indulge in an expert massage (on request). In the evening, guests can unwind with a drink in the lounge, which is lit by chandeliers and features oriental rugs and antique furnishings. Gifts and souvenirs can be purchased in the hotel shop and laptops can be connected to the Internet. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can exchange currency, and a porter is on hand to assist with luggage. The islands of Santorini surround a 32-square-mile volcanic crater, formed during a Bronze Age eruption. Visitors can take in views of the crater, from atop 300- metre cliffs, eight kilometres from the hotel. Santorini Airport is 16 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.

Room Types:

Standard room:   Two twin beds and one sofabed. Traditional Aegean decor with modern furnishings and cool tiled floor. Cable television, work desk with dial-up Internet connection, radio, direct-dial phone and refrigerator. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and hair dryer.

Driving Directions: A taxi to the hotel from the airport costs approximately 20 EUR. The best way to get around Santorini is by taxi.

Room Amenities:

• Cable/satellite TV • Internet access - dial-up • Shower/tub combination • Direct-dial phone 

- Beach - 150 metres| - Shops and restaurants - 2 kilometres (1.5 miles)| - Perissa Town - 2 kilometres (1.5 miles)| - Akrotiri ruins - 8 kilometres (5 miles)| - Caldera (volcanic crater) - 8 kilometres (5 miles)|