Why Santorini Should Be Next on Your Slow Travel List

Slow travel is taking over as travelers trade rigid itineraries and frantic time constraints for sustainably minded exploration and more opportunities to live the moment.

Greece continues to top bucket lists and rank among most popular destinations for U.S. travelers, so here’s why Santorini should be at the top of your slow travel list:

1. The picturesque views & sunsets – Sunsets are proven to reduce stress and promote emotional wellbeing – in fact, the more beautiful the sunset, the more effective it is at boosting your mood, slowing your heart rate, and bringing you closer to nature (it’s science!). Sunsets in Oia, Santorini, are among the best in the world, clad in vibrant pinkish hues of sherbet that reflect off the region’s radiant sapphire waters. Those seeking the idyllic sunset vantage point in Oia should head to Castle of Oia for optimal views and a chance to slow down and savor the moment.

3. Sustainable luxury, privacy & walkability. Santo Mine offers a truly indulgent and slow travel experience in otherwise bustling Santorini, with each room boasting a private pool that overlooks stunning views of the Aegean Sea and full access to a range of resort activities and amenities, including exquisite dining at Ālme and pampering sessions at the Pnoē Spa. Just steps from Oia, the resort offers seclusion and exploration, enabling guests to explore Greece with ease or relax onsite. Disconnect from the stressors of everyday life and succumb to the beauty of Santorini with everything from poolside lounging amid region’s breathtaking views to losing track of time in Oia and savoring local flavors.