April 23, 2024 – Santo Collection, a collection of sustainably minded and soulful luxury properties in Oia, Santorini, opens two new properties for the 2024 season. The newest additions to the collection include Santo Mine Oia Suites, a new 37-suite luxury property located overlooking the sparkling Aegean Sea welcoming guests for the first time this week, and The Villas by Santo Collection, two new independent four-bedroom luxury villas nestled in a secluded setting surrounded awe-inspiring natural beauty opening in early May.
SANTO MINE OIA SUITES
Santo Mine is carved into the cliffs of Oia, Santorini at the site of an old stone mine above Ammoudi Bay. The luxury property takes inspiration from the rugged landscape and aesthetics of the Mediterranean region, with 37 individual suites outfitted with private pool or Jacuzzi, and direct views of dazzling sunsets and the Aegean so close that it feels like an extension of the hotel. The passionate living concept is enhanced by the beauty and energy of the natural surroundings, encouraging guests to embark on boundary-expanding explorations on land, at sea, and in the village of Oia just a short walk away. The minimum age for resort guests is 12 years.
SUITES
Each of the 37 suites of Santo Mine is designed for guests to embrace the distinctive colors, air, and light for which Santorini is rightfully renowned. The suites are inspired by the design concepts of brutalism and eclectic minimalism, with warm and cream color tones and natural raw materials including stone, wood, marble, and copper in their purest form.
Santo Mine offers seven categories of suites, most sized from 32 to 39 sqm for up to three guests, each outfitted with a private pool or Jacuzzi, and all with a sea view. At the top end, two Majestic Suites run 50 to 63 sqm, respectively both with space for up to four guests and each with a pool and a Jacuzzi.
DINING
The resort invites guests to relax and feast al fresco on soulful flavors before spellbinding views of the main pool and the clear blue Aegean. Ālme Restaurant is open for dinner, with specialties such as a Calamari with wild Cretan oregano and a varied selection of fish dishes prepared with products and ingredients from top producers from Crete, the Aegean Islands, and every corner of Greece. The restaurant offers a fine dining experience of seafood cuisine focusing on dry aged fish cuts. Degustation menus are also available.
By the main pool, the Rhoē Wine Bar & More is open for guests from sun up to sundown, serving a selection of authentic Greek specialties, original botanical cocktails mixed with home-grown produce from Santo Mine’s onsite herb garden, plus local wines and beers. Evenings can be spent enjoying the incredible sunsets with the backdrop of organic house music, created specifically for Santo Mine.
Oenophiles will find much to enjoy with a guided wine-tasting experience at the resort Wine Cellar featuring a variety of local wine paired with flavorful delicacies. Santo Mine also offers private Candlelit Dining experiences for guests to enjoy in the privacy of their suite, with specially designed menus for every taste and a personal waiter for dedicated service.
WELLNESS
Santo Mine is a perfect sanctuary for guests to unwind with several wellness experiences and amenities. On property, guests can find the Somma Outdoor Gym, offering an array of state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Outdoor facilities also include dedicated spaces for mindfulness classes, yoga, aqua-yoga, aerial yoga, Pilates, and aqua-Pilates in the sister hotel, Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas, allowing guests to find a sense of inner peace and rejuvenation. Additionally, guests can book experiences such as the Thirasia Wellness Retreat, which combines the rejuvenating effects of hiking, yoga, and meditation in the calming natural setting of Thirasia, as well as a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of its beach.
Additionally, Santo Mine offers spa experiences at Pnoē Spa. Designed to meet the needs of today’s modern multitaskers, Pnoē Spa introduces the concept of the renowned Comfort Zone, by delivering high-end, innovative and sustainable skincare solutions & treatments. Relax mind, body, and soul through restorative treatments and therapies, inspired for urban dwellers who want to be the best version of themselves, to reduce the effects of stress and lifestyle aging on both skin and mind. The spa facilities offer 3 treatment rooms and a Wet area (hammam, sauna).
EXPERIENCES
Santo Mine specializes in crafting excursions and experiences for travelers to delve deep into the beauty and active culture of the region, from pulse-heightening adventure sports, nature tours and boat trips, to cultural getaways and gastronomic and wine-tasting tours. Through partnerships with local outfitters, Santo Mine offers experiences such as the Instagram-Mable Tour, where guests are guided through the most beautiful spots on the island for photographs; yachting experiences; helicopter flights above Santorini; diving the world’s largest underwater caldera; wineries tours; and more. Additionally, the property will offer signature events such as open-air retro film nights in the main yard of Santo Mine.
THE VILLAS BY SANTO COLLECTION
Nestled amid natural beauty in the western part of the scenic village of Oia, each of the two four-bedroom Villas – including the Icon Pool Villa with Sunset & Sea View and the Lush Pool Villa with Sunset & Sea View – wrap guests in serenity and enviable privacy enhanced by striking design and bespoke services on demand. Interconnected, the Villas can be combined to create a single eight-bedroom Villa of 1,195 sqm, which can accommodate up to 16 guests in exquisite comfort.
The Icon Pool Villa offers 257 sqm of space indoors, while the Lush Pool Villa is 233 sqm. Each is arrayed with Cycladic architecture and designed with an elegant and soothing aesthetic of neutral tones and mix of natural elements including wood and polished cement mortar floors, creating a sense of tranquility reflective of the island, especially when flooded with light and gentle breezes. The Villas also boasts additional space for outdoor living, with up to 389 sqm of landscaped gardens perched on a cliff overlooking the Aegean, neighboring islands, and Santorini sunsets. Assorted all-weather amenities for each Villa include an indoor & outdoor kitchen, BBQ areas, and firepits, as well as a private pool, open-air seating areas, outdoor Jacuzzi, and private parking areas. Each Villa also features a private gym with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and an exclusive private sauna.
In-house guest Experiences and Services curated by The Villas by Santo Collection include a dedicated Villa Manager to book activities before arrival, as well as arrange any requested butler services and babysitting services. Groceries and organic products can be pre-ordered from local suppliers, and a chef can be hired for a private dinner or BBQ. Spa therapies, Pilates and Wellness sessions, private Meditation and Yoga sessions, and even private Yachting services can also be arranged and booked by Villa guests. Additionally, guests can book in-villa experiences such as The Party Experience, where a mixologist will create a private cocktail experience as well as tailor parties or wedding services.
Guests of The Villas by Santo Collection who are 12 years of age and up have access to the dining venues, spas, events, and experiences at both Santo Mine and Santo Pure.
SANTO PURE
Santo Collection also includes Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas a sustainable and relaxing sanctuary for travelers on the path to self-fulfillment. Opened in 2016, Santo Pure debuted 20 new suites in its 2023 season. With 83 suites and 2 villas, the property offers guests space, serenity, pure relaxation, and privacy on the outskirts of Oia. Santo Pure also offers poolside dining at Akratos Poolside Bar; six swimming pools in total; Anassa Spa, honored as Greece’s Best Resort Spa 2023 by World Spa Awards for the seventh straight year, offering innovative experiences acting on different sensorial pathways for profound relaxation, favoring sleep and helping to recover your inner world of emotions, to feel absolutely revitalized; and signature events such as their Sunset Serenades which invite guests to be swept away in live music during the evening hours.
New this year, Santo Pure unveils a new menu at Alios Ilios restaurant, helmed by Nikolaos Nikitas. Here guests will taste flavors inspired by a heartfelt Mediterranean Cuisine concept of philosophy, including local ingredients, from Santorini tomatoes and capers to local wines. The restaurant is open daily for dinner.
RATES
· Santo Mine – From $454.76/night
· The Villas by Santo Collection – From $5,422/night
· Santo Pure – From $336.46/night
For reservations and more information on Santo Mine, The Villas by Santo Collection, and Santo Pure, please visit www.santocollection.gr.
