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THE ART OF ELEVATED HOSPITALITY I SANTORINI

Some places don’t just exist. Τhey speak. At Istoria, every curve, every terrace, every sunlit white wall holds a story.
You just have to be there to listen.

ON THE UNTOUCHED eastern edge of Santorini, where black warm breeze laced with salt and sun-scorched earth, the appetite awakens, Mr. E Restaurant serves up something Whispering whites,
volcanic sand meets the endless blue of the Aegean, lies hypnotic rhythm of waves meeting the shore. more than just food. A celebration of Santorini’s culinary soul,
Istoria—one of the first hotels in Greece to be recognized Each suite bears a name that means "story" in a different its menu draws on the island’s bounty, reinterpreted with
with a One MICHELIN Key, a rare distinction that honors language, a subtle reminder that every guest is an author a contemporary hand. Local flavors shine through in every sunlit spaces: Santorini’s
places of remarkable design, thoughtful service, and a of their own journey. Behind its sun-warmed walls, natural bite, from sun-ripened tomatoes bursting with sweetness
singular sense of place. This intimate 12-suite retreat textures reign—terracotta, volcanic rock, handcrafted to fresh seafood kissed by charcoal fire. essence in every line.
isn’t just another hotel; it’s a living narrative, shaped by wood. Every detail tells a tale: oversized clay urns nod But Istoria isn’t just about beautiful spaces; it’s about
the island’s heritage, the whispers of the sea, and the to Santorini’s heritage, while soft linen, sculpted stone, meaningful moments. Here, luxury is woven from serenity,
travelers who pass through. and sunken pools whisper of modern ease. In the Storia lightness, joy and warmth—whether it’s an afternoon lost
Carved into the landscape of the black volcanic sands of Suite, the top-suite category, the private terrace stretches in the Elios Spa, a morning hike to Santorini’s volcanic
Perivolos Beach, Istoria redefines what it means to experience toward the horizon, with nothing but sea and sky in sight— landscapes, or an evening toast beneath the endless
Santorini. Intentionally set beyond the hustle and bustle of the complete with a private Jacuzzi for the ultimate relaxation. Aegean sky. It’s the quiet elegance of waking up to the
main island’s towns, it offers a rare escape—one untouched Beyond the sanctuary of the suites, Istoria invites exploration. sound of rolling waves, the feeling of black sand warming
by crowds and the tourist trade. Instead, it gazes eastward, The impressively large pool, a striking mosaic of green-grey beneath bare feet, the kind of escape that lingers in
where dawn spills gold across the 3-kilometer expanse of artisan tile, is shielded by protective walls, offering quiet memory long after the journey ends.
volcanic sand, a relic of ancient eruptions. indulgence under the Cycladic sun. Just steps away, the For those who seek more than just a getaway—who crave
Here, time slows and unfolds at its own pace, and luxury hotel’s private beach unrolls like a well-kept secret—black sand their own paradise, a story, a sense of belonging—Istoria
is not about a sensation, a feeling— the whisper of a meeting foamy waves, uninterrupted by crowds. And when is where the next chapter begins. •

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