When the world dreams of the Greek Islands, it’s Santorini that they picture. The view of white-washed villages dangling on the edge of the volcanic caldera may be a romantic cliché, but it still takes your breath away. And while day-trippers clamour to capture that overworked sunset shot, the best hotels in Santorini serve it up on a platter. Draw a curtain, order a cocktail or take a dip at these beloved addresses and you’ll enjoy a front-row seat to Santorini’s sensational views. It’s not just the sun-soaked backdrop that these Santorini hotels promise; privacy is also part of the innate appeal. On this list you’ll find boltholes hidden at the end of dirt tracks, intimate villas with uninterrupted sunset views and fish baked in vine leaves served at guest-only restaurants. It’s the Greece of dreams. Make it a reality with our edit of the best hotels in Santorini.

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