Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort

Santorini’s caldera views are world-renowned, yet there is another side to the island that feels quieter and more rooted. Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, occupies a 400-year-old winery, thoughtfully converted to meet the needs of savvy travellers.

Located in the medieval village of Megalohori, just outside the island’s capital of Fira, Vedema offers 74 spacious suites and villas, all with their own terraces and many with jacuzzis or private pools. All are well proportioned with white walls, modern furnishings and generous sitting areas, and feature views of the town or vineyards, often with the deep blue Aegean in the background.

While sampling Santorini wines in the atmospheric Alati Restaurant – the original centuries-old wine cellar – is an absolute must, additional facilities include a picturesque pool and outdoor jacuzzi, a poolside restaurant and a fully equipped spa, located in another of the estate’s old wine cellars.