GRECIAN PARADISE AWAITS AT VORA PRIVATE VILLAS, SANTORINI
There is no better perch from which to appreciate the sublime natural splendor of the island than at Vora, which has been painstakingly carved into the cliff face of Santorini’s caldera. Hand-built over a period of four years—the position of the site made it inaccessible to construction machinery—Vora’s three private villa accommodations are a lesson in minimalistic Cycladic design, defined by a chic neutral palette that is augmented by dark brown wood.
Set in the north of Santorini, Vora is ideally located to explore the pristine, white-washed buildings and meandering, cobble-stoned streets of the capital Fira. The hotel’s concierge team can also arrange private boat tours and yacht rentals as well as helicopter rides around the island for the consummate Santorini experience. For those guests reluctant to leave their idyllic hideaway, a private chef can be arranged to cater for the ultimate dinner date.
Overlooking the volcano with uninterrupted views of the island’s celebrated sunsets, Vora’s three villas are sublimely private. Spanning up to 145 square meters, each has a full kitchen and dining area, king-size bed complete with Tempur mattress and, of course, a spectacular infinity plunge pool. The luxurious bathrooms feature blue Gascoigne double sinks with Pierre Boon faucets, while generous showers and freestanding bathtubs soothe away any residuals of stress from everyday life. The Villa Alpha and the Villa Ro both extend across two floors, with the former boasting two verandas and a black marble bathtub next to the bed. An authentic reflection of the island’s traditional structural design, Villa Omikron is a one-level, cave-like cocoon with an extensive terrace that is perfectly placed for evening sundowners.
Ensuring that the hotel’s striking setting remains centerstage, the design concept at Vora has been conceived to frame and complement the awe-inspiring vistas. The minimal yet ultra-luxurious interiors are defined by an earthy color palette of beige, dark wood, and black, and feature a series of charming arches throughout, paying homage to the local architecture. A mix of custom-made furniture by neighboring craftspeople and K-Studio, as well as local materials such as black volcanic rock and vasaltis marble, give the spaces their unique stamp.
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