Catered for the sophisticated traveller, the twelve-suite boutique Istoria sits moments from Santorini’s paradisiac eastern half, an idyllic spot overlooking a private stretch of black-sand beach that meets the midnight blue caldera waters of the Aegean Sea.

The property’s stripped-back, minimal aesthetic pays homage to the island’s natural materials including volcanic stones and coloured plaster, which are paired together with organic textiles and contemporary wood furniture. If you plan on visiting in the fall, don’t miss the Ifestia Festival in late September, which celebrates the famous Minoan eruption with a spectacular fireworks display.