Santorini

Where to stay: Esperas
The view from the cliffs of Oia, Santorini’s second village, is one of the most famous vistas in the world, especially as the sun sets. To enjoy it to the full you really need to push the boat out – the best rooms here can come at thousands of euros a night. The Esperas is an excellent bet if your budget doesn’t stretch that far. While its rooms aren’t quite as “designer” as some, it does have the location and the view of the sun dipping below the sea.
• +30 22860 71501, esperas-santorini.com . From £175 per night, including breakfast and taxes

Where to eat: Floga
It’s easy to spend plenty of money on dining in Ia. The options tend to get cheaper as you head east and lose the expensive view. Floga is a good compromise, and has an interesting take on Greek/Mediterranean dining.
• +30 22860 71152, on the expensive side

Don’t miss
The amazing view comes thanks to Santorini’s volcanic past. Around 3,700 years ago an eruption blew out the middle of the island, so the villages are perched around the cliffs of the caldera (the sea-filled crater). Boat trips explore the caldera, but you should also visit the ruins of Akrotiri to see how the people here lived before the eruption – it’s a mini Pompeii, and much older.

Source: The Guardian