My favorite place to stay in Santorini. Away from the crowds, up in the castle, among gentle locals who don’t mind you staying in their neighborhood if you’re kind and respectful. All I hear when I’m here are quiet locals, maybe a little French from other visitors, and the sounds of church bells.
The bed and pillows are the most comfortable I’ve ever experienced. Shower is great. Kitchen is good. Patio is a dream, especially when the moon is full.
Great communications with the hosts.
Above and beyond hospitality. They arranged an airport transfer for me on my first night, met me in the Emporio square to show me to the house when I arrived at 1:30am, and arranged a rental car for me to get on my first full day.
The house is a 5 minute walk uphill over cobblestones, so be prepared to feel exhilarated when you get there! In the square below the castle, Emporeio has bodegas and a supermarket, and very few tourists. Close to Perissa.
I recommend this experience if you’re looking for the beauty of Old Europe.