Whitewashed cave lodgings
Tiered stone terraces step down volcanic cliffs to a curved rimless pool floating above the Aegean caldera.
“Furnishings are minimal but sumptuous, with occasional pops of fuschia and purple to add contemporary flair and skylights that flood the whitewashed walls with light.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Whitewashed Cycladic arches, minimalist cave alcoves, and the pioneering caldera-edge infinity pool carved into volcanic rock.
Remarkable
Three-century-old cliffside cave dwellings, stables, and wine cellars restored by the Psychas family starting in 1969.
Notable
Private heated cave plunge pools, thoughtful arrival transfers, and attentive cliffside service across twenty-one distinct houses.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Greece
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
The 300-year old caves have been refashioned into 21 individual houses set among terraces gardens that look out, amphitheatre-style, over a stone courtyard…
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Perched on the quiet entrance of Oia, the grounds offer peaceful seclusion just a short walk from the village's pedestrian lanes.
The rooms
Smooth vaulted whitewashed walls frame sleeping alcoves and skylights, with bright fuchsia cushions and terraces facing the sea.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-meter infinity pool curves along the cliff rim, looking straight out across the Aegean toward volcanic islands.
The spa and gym
The subterranean spa holds a Finnish sauna and steam bath, and the fitness studio looks straight across the caldera.
Perivolas Restaurant
Set in a 300-year-old former wine cellar, candlelit tables serve contemporary Greek dishes looking out over the water.
How it began
In 1969, Captain Manos Psychas began transforming a cluster of 300-year-old cliffside stables, cellars, and fishermen's caves into sculpted stone houses.
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.