Historical Villa Santa Croce, Santorini

27/09/2026

HISTORIC HOTELS AWARDS 2026 | Vote for our 'Art of Hospitality' before 30th September & Win a Getaway in one of the Historic Hotels of Europe

We are delighted to share that Villa Santa Croce has been nominated for the Historic Hotels Awards 2026, in the Historic Art of Hospitality category. If you would like to support our efforts to continue delivering high-level hospitality, we would be truly grateful for your vote through the link below:

https://historichotelsofeurope.com/historic-hotels-awards-voting/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Just mention the name Villa Santa Croce, check the box 'Art of Hospitality' and submit your vote before 30th September- no specific justification is required. As a delightful gift, if you cast your vote and subscribe to the Historic Hotels of Europe newsletter, you will benefit from the privileges of our ‘Loyalty Programme’ and have the chance to win an exclusive escape at one of Europe’s historic hotels.

We thank you for celebrating the spirit and heritage of Villa Santa Croce and hope to welcome you again soon!

Best wishes from the Santa Croce team

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26/04/2026

Easter 2026: Ancient Greek Bagpipe during beach celebration in Santorini!

25/04/2026

25/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome the 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢 to .
Located in Pyrgos, the highest village of Santorini, 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞 is a restored heritage residence whose oldest section once served as a defensive tower during the medieval Venetian period. Today, it is presented as an elegant eighteenth-century mansion shaped by slow living, privacy, and authenticity.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢:
𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞:
With stone walls that tell centuries-old stories, the 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞 offers an authentic mansion living experience in one of the island’s most distinctive villages.
𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲:
Here, time flows differently. Detached from the tourist noise, the 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞 functions as a private sanctuary of tranquility.
𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬:
From the top of Pyrgos, the view is a panoramic 360-degree spectacle stretching from the Aegean Sea to the island’s interior, offering a perspective enjoyed by only a fortunate few.
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:
The 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞 is designed for the traveler seeking authenticity. It is ideal for those who wish to experience Santorini beyond the surface, embracing its silence, history, and noble heritage.

The villa offers 240 sqm of interior space, accommodating up to 10 guests across a four level layout designed for both privacy and shared living. Expansive terraces open onto sea and sunset views, while a cave pool and outdoor jacuzzi enhance the sense of retreat. Venetian and Cycladic architectural elements are harmoniously blended with carefully restored historical details, antique pieces, and bespoke interiors, creating a refined atmosphere of timeless elegance.

At the 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞, they do not simply host guests; they welcome individuals seeking the true soul of the island.

𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞 is not for those who seek the obvious. It is for those who know.
🌐 Discover the stay at Santa Croce:
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10/03/2026

Congratulations on behalf of the Villa Santa Croce team! This article celebrates the women shaping Historic Hotels of Europe, highlighting their dedication to preserving heritage, passion, and vision in hospitality. The stories emphasize strength, grace, and heart, marking a meaningful tribute for International Women's Day. Long life and good health to all the women who preserve history !

From fortress inventors to Renaissance queens, these are the women whose stories shaped some of Europe’s most remarkable historic hotels.

10/03/2026

Heritage in her hands: Women who shaped Europe’s historic hotels

In honor of International Women’s Day, Historic Hotels of Europe highlights the pivotal roles women have played in shaping, managing, and preserving the continent's most iconic historic properties. Read the full stories in the Historic Hotels of Europe Newsletter, including the story of Villa Santa Croce, shaped by two women.

https://historichotelsofeurope.com/inspire-me/stories/heritage-in-her-hands-women-who-shaped-europes-historic-hotels/

08/03/2026

A 2,700-year-old homecoming: The Kore from Thira.

Join us as we follow Dr Demetrios Athanasoulis, Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades, co-curator of the exhibition “Kykladitisses. Untold stories of women in the Cyclades” and discover interesting details about the Kore of Thera.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uV4_z0s6clI

The Kore of Thira is currently located in the Archaeological Museum of Thera. It is featured in the major exhibition Kykladitisses: Untold Stories of Women in the Cyclades, which highlights the roles of women from the Neolithic to the Archaic periods.

Ακολουθούμε τον Δρ Δημήτρη Αθανασούλη, Διευθυντή της Εφορείας Αρχαιοτήτων Κυκλάδων, συνεπιμελητή της έκθεσης «Κυκλαδίτισσες: Άγνωστες ιστορίες γυναικών των Κ...