Where to start..the cheerful 1.30am pickup from the port after we missed our earlier ferry, the 'welcome lunch' with family, friends and departing guests, the introductions to restaurateurs, discount hire cars not to mention our volunteer chauffeur and tour guide? Giannis's passion for all things Santorini and his joy in sharing this beautiful place and its history with guests is really something else. The black beach and the countless restaurants and cafes that service it are only a stagger down the path away (and the bar at the bottom of the path makes the best daiquiris). The bus to Fira and beyond is about 200m away. The apartment is impeccable, serviced daily, and absolutely nothing is too much trouble if you ask. This is really a special part of the world, and a great place to base yourself on Santorini. After seeing the rest of the island in all its touristy glory, i can honestly say that on our next visit to Giannis and Adriana's we will probably just camp on the beach and attempt to work our way through the restaurants within staggering distance.