Mystique a Luxury Collection Hotel

Dining at Mystique is an experience shaped by place – from the volcanic soil that nourishes the hotel’s own organic farm, to the sea breeze that slips between tables at dinner. Ingredients are local, seasonal, and thoughtfully sourced, with menus that feel like a love letter to the island.

Charisma deals in relaxed, open-air dining with sun-drenched Mediterranean plates and a view that stretches into forever, making it a delicious spot for languid lunches.  

But the crown jewel is Lure, where Michelin-starred chef Thanos Feskos reimagines Cycladic flavours into a menu that’s comfort food meets fine dining – all with a zero-waste focus. Expect dishes that surprise in all the right ways. The adjoining bar is pure atmosphere – weathered stone walls make the perfect backdrop for sunset sips.

Elios Spa is a serene hideaway where Santorini’s natural elements take centre stage. Treatments draw on the island’s healing bounty – volcanic minerals, antioxidant-rich grape-seed oil, and sun-drenched herbs – infused into golden massages scented with citrus and basil, or mineral-rich wraps that leave you glowing from within.

Here, age-old rituals meet modern touch, designed to bring your body back into balance – and your mind along with it. Whether you’re indulging in a couples’ ritual, slipping into the steam room, or enjoying an in-suite massage with the Aegean shimmering beyond your terrace, Elios Spa is more than pampering – it’s a quiet return to yourself.

Days here unfold with a kind of ease that invites you to follow your instincts. Slip into the day with a quiet swim as the sun washes over the caldera, then see where the morning takes you – maybe a sail across sunlit waters, or a lazy wander that ends in a tucked-away taverna.

Back at the hotel, a wine-tasting in the 150-year-old cave sets the tone for slow, sensory afternoons. The concierge is on hand to help you organise everything from volcanic hikes and secret beach picnics to private dining on a secluded terrace overlooking the deep blue. That being said, doing nothing at all is always a viable option – and sometimes is just what the doctor ordered.

Being able to catch a world-class sunset without leaving the hotel. While crowds flock to Oia from all over to watch the sun slip beneath the waves, you can perch at the bar, crisp glass of wine in hand, and let the sunset come to you.

Wine tastings at the Secret Wine Cave. Take a tour of seven indigenous wines at sunset – the best ode to Santorini that we can think of.

A mosey through Oia. Local cafés, cosy tavernas, and all the cutesy shops you could ask for – just a stroll away.