Gorgona Villas

When visiting Santorini you're most likely going for the caldera view and not the beaches. Then you have to pick one of the locations along the caldera, Fira, Oia etc. Unless you plan on getting a car don't stray too far from Fira as it has the central bus station. We stayed at the Gorgona Villas in Imerovigli. Their villas are of the cave variety set back into the cliff walls overlooking the caldera. Each morning, weather permitting you can enjoy a well presented, hand delivered breakfast on your balcony or terrace. You can pick the day before from various breakfast options. It is a great place to chill, relax and take breakfast enjoying the view over looking one of natures most destructive and now dormant volcanoes. The staff at the villas are excellent both the day and night managers are amazing at making you feel welcome and there is a real family vibe about the place. They do make you feel like as a guest you are the only one there. Be aware that the villas like most of the accommodations are down some winding steps that are not all the same hight or consistently well lit. This should not put your off a great experience, just avoid wearing high heels and take care in the late evenings. Within a few 100ms of the villas is a supermarket called Jimmy's at which you can get milk, water maybe some wine. For eating in the evenings I can recommend "Let's eat Gyros" for geat Gyros and more snack type food. If you want some traditional Greek food then try "Mama Lena". We visited multiple time to both and had great service and good food at reasonable prices. On a last note, May is only just in season. We wanted to avoid the cruise crowds and really hot weather. Most days it was blue skies mid 70's, with some cloudy wet or windy days. We went 3rd of May to 10th. Santorini was amazing (need no more than a week) and Gorgona Villas a real find, great view, friendly people and overall value for money.

This place was amazing and the views blew us away! We felt we got the same incredible service and amenities as the neighboring high end places for a more reasonable cost. Service was phenomenal, Laura was amazing, so kind and so good at her job! Valeris was very helpful on guiding us and taking care of our luggage. We are very grateful to everyone for our stay and accommodating us with our unique schedule. The room was wonderful and very spacious. Morning breakfast delivered to our room was included and very delicious! It was also a 3min walk to the nearby bus stop which was very convenient. There’s lots of local shops, pharmacy and such for anything you may need. Fira was only a 15min walk away with a beautiful view as you walk down. If you’re travelling to Santorini and want an affordable stay, you have to stay here!