If you’re going to Santorini and looking for the quiet getaway spot – Imergovigli is the place. High up on the cliff most of the resorts here have an excellent view of the caldera – and that means a beautiful sunset every evening.
If you stay in one of the resorts with kitchenettes – you can do so much to make this place like a home away from home.
When doing your shopping, walk along the path to Imerovigli town – but don’t be fooled into thinking the Mini Market is the only option – keep walking. Just 200M further along is a complete grocery store with everything you could want.
I stayed at the Xenones Filotera (http://www.xenonesfilotera.gr/ ) and can highly recommend it. The suites are large – the beds comfortable – the staff friendly and helpful. Admittedly I had to ask for a few things to round out my kitchenette – but the staff were happy to oblige.
In walking around the area I found there are at least 3 other complexes worthy of mention.
http://www.santorini-princess.com – Upscale luxury – £££
http://www.anastasisapartments.com – Excellent – ££
http://www.rocabella-santorini.com – Very good – bigger – ££
http://www.xenones-filtera.gr – BEST BEST BEST - ££
For hotel rates I started on Trip Advisor and found the best rates eventuall at http://www.ratestogo.com
I was staying 11-18 October and so was at the end of mid-season.
To be fair – I was looking for a place to come and work ( I was writing some industry reports ) and decided to find a place that was inspirational – warm ( as opposed to cold and rainy London ) and with great Internet access and services where I didn’t have to go anywhere and with very few people making noise! I found it here!
General notes:
The tap water is probably safe – but really tastes awful. Buy some bottled water at the super market/grocery.
Drinks all across Europe are getting to be VERY expensive. The pizza may be €7 – but the Diet Coke is €3!
A nice overview of Santorini history (http://hit360.com/english/special/article.php?afieroma_id=24 )
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