TRADITIONAL Cave RESIDENCE in the heart of old OIA

TRADITIONAL Cave RESIDENCE in the heart of old OIA

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This charming complex of traditional cave houses is in the heart of Oia and has a 2 level rooftop terrace/garden. It sleeps 7 people. There are 3 bedrooms with 2 queen and 1 double bed, 3 kitchenettes, 3 baths with shower, 2 bath-spa & an outdoor private hot tub. Wi Fi in all areas (indoors-outdoors). No direct sea view from the houses but our guests are invited to enjoy Oia's famous sunset view, the magnificent Caldera and Ammoudi port from our SANTORINI PARADISE rooftop terrace, 2 minutes walking distance, while tasting complimentary snacks and wine. Oia's main places of interest are in less than a minute.

PERFECT LOCATION FOR YOUR HOLIDAY!
The cave house is in the heart of Oia. Very close to the center and away from all the hustle and bustle of the main street. ‘TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE’ consists of three villas. The Traditional Apartment, Traditional Studio and Traditional Cave.
The "Traditional Apartment" has one bedroom with traditional style double bed & a canopy and a living room with a large, comfortable sofa bed. There is a kitchenette, the bathroom features a shower and there is a spa bath.
The "Traditional Studio" has a queen bed, a kitchenette, an indoor spa bath in a cozy little room especially designed for it and a nice, modern bathroom with shower.
The "Traditional Cave" has one bedroom with a queen bed, a kitchenette, a bath with shower & a private outdoor hot tub (Jacuzzi) up to 37 Celsius! The rooftop and outdoor garden are very peaceful and beautiful. There are 2 levels at the rooftop terrace of the traditional cave residence (80 m2). We offer daily service so it is expected that our personnel will come to change the linen and wash them in the washing/drying area.

Our top-mattresses are made of combinations of natural rubber, seaweed, goose down, virgin wool, pure cotton and eucalyptus. Seaweed emits iodine to soothe respiration and eucalyptus lends its seductive fragrance. All the materials together, unified, interact and create ideal sleeping conditions. They “embrace” the body, ensuring that even the smallest curve is fully supported. Linen are silk/cotton and towels are of the best Egyptian cotton.
The location of “TRADITIONAL cave RESIDENCE ” is suitable for our guests to reach the main places of interest of Oia in a minute! Oia, this beautiful village carved into the ash of the volcano more than 1,500 years ago, will receive you in one of its original, traditional cave houses! People here dug their houses underground or into the cliffs to be protected from the wind, the cold, the summer sun and especially the earthquakes! This kind of architecture makes the village a unique place on the planet! TRADITIONAL cave RESIDENCE, because of its singularity, has to be preserved exactly as it was originally!

PERFECT FOR YOUR FAMILY OR GROUP OF FRIENDS!
The cave houses are recommended for one, two or even three families or groups of friends. If you want to get away to relax, write and just enjoy the life of Santorini without feeling like a tourist, TRADITIONAL cave RESIDENCE is ideal. The house has A.C. – although rarely needed as the house gets a nice breeze if you leave the windows open.
The cave houses is 20 meters from shops, restaurants and 2 minutes walking distance from market, galleries, bus and taxi terminal. It is located in the old city of Oia near the Castle which is the famous ‘Sunset Point’ of Greece! It is also 2 minutes’ walking distance from the Lounge Cafe Pool Bar “Lyogerma” and 10 minutes’ drive from the three beaches that are near Oia.

TRADITIONAL cave RESIDENCE
Where history and tradition meet the comforts of today

In the heart of old Oia, this magnificent village carved into the volcanic ashes more than 1,500 years ago, at one minute walking distance from the center and away from all the hustle and bustle of the main street, the TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE Cave House offers you the essence of Santorini’s experience: tradition, comfort, relaxation and the opportunity to witness the world-famous Oia landscape and sunset in the privacy of SANTORINI PARADISE roof garden/terrace.
But what makes the TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE so special, apart from its location and its unique architecture, is the history woven into its atmosphere, carved into its walls.
In the old times, the people of Oia dug their houses either underground or into the cliffs, to be protected from the harsh winters, the scorching summer sun, the earthquakes and the pirates who dominated the seas. This kind of architecture –truly bioclimatic before the word “bioclimatic” was even invented– makes the village a unique place on the planet! And TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE is one of its original, traditional cave houses, with its rooms arranged around the courtyard, in the traditional way the houses and the palaces were built in antiquity.

TRADITIONAL cave RESIDENCE was built in 1827, six years after the Greek revolution against the Ottomans began. Throughout the revolution, people fought hard against the Turks & the pirates and, at the same time, strived to build a roof over their heads to protect themselves and their families.

With the severe earthquake in 1956, all the houses built on the ground, including those of the richer people, called kapetanospita, collapsed. TRADITIONAL CAVE RESIDENCE and all cave houses dug underground did not suffer any damage at all! In this house, the owner, who was then the mayor of Oia, received Konstantinos Karamanlis, minister of public works at the time and later prime minister of Greece, who had come to the island to inspect the very difficult situation after the earthquake. Actually, the meal offered to the minister that day in this house consisted only of fried eggs. This meager meal revealed Santorini's dire condition after the earthquake. Those eggs were served on the table that still stands in the house’s dining room!

This is the legacy that makes TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE so special. And for all these reasons, all renovations were made keeping in mind that it has to be preserved exactly as it originally was! So, come and experience the history of this cave house while enjoying its modern comforts and splendors.

The rate includes taxes and:

1)Checking in time is at 15:00 at the earliest and checking out time is 11.00 at the latest
2)A welcome assortment of bottled mineral water, wine, juice and fruits upon arrival
3) In our cave houses, we offer the following breakfast provisions: juice, honey, butter, peanut butter, Merenda, two kinds of marmalade, condensed milk, sugar, milk in individual portions, a can of concentrated milk, tea, 2-3 kinds of coffee, 2-3 kinds of cereal, cereal bars, toast, as well as fruits, yogurt, smoked turkey, bread, cheese and biscuits, all packaged in portions following the instructions given by the WHO organization and the Greek government. If you run out of one or more provisions, please let us know in advance so we can refill it.
Two bottles of mineral water will be in the fridge to refresh you when you arrive. For your additional water supply, a mini market is opposite the KEP, our meeting point.
4) Daily cleaning and maid service. Change bath & beach towels every two days and sheets every three days.
5) Satellite TV, Wi-Fi in all areas and air conditioning.
6) Two private spa baths and one outdoor hot tub functioning all year long
7) By showing our Special Privilege Card, you have discounts or free deserts to a few restaurants in Oia and other towns in Santorini!

Guest access
The cave RESIDENCE is in the heart of old Oia, 2 minutes walking distance from shops, restaurants, market, galleries and 5-7 minutes from the bus & taxi terminal. It is located in the old city of Oia near the Castle which is the famous "Sunset Point" of Greece! There is a free parking place 3 minutes walking distance from the house near the KEP (Citizen Service Center) and the POST Office of Oia.

There are no addresses in Santorini so we always define a meeting point which is at the Oia’s Citizen Service Center (K.E.P. in Greek), opposite Atlantis Dive Center. This is the closest spot to the cave house a car can drive.


TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
Please, send us all the necessary information such as: flight number, airline, vessel’s
name, shipping company and exact time of arrival/departure. A driver will be waiting for you at
the gate holding a sign with your name. The transfer agent will drop you right at our meeting point. Our bellboy will meet you there right away.

TRAVEL LIGHT – TRAVEL HAPPY:
Please let us know how many bags you have and whether you will need a porter.

Access to Beaches
If you like walking, you can go on foot to Ammoudi wild, lava beach by going down a number of stairs (about 250) but the few little picturesque taverns compensate you!
The house is 5 - 10 minutes' drive from the three beaches that are near Oia. There are many interesting places to go swimming, sandy or with volcanic rocks, all over the island.

INTERACTION WITH GUEST
Before arriving to Santorini important information about places of interest, lovely beaches, picturesque restaurants & bars and the most popular activities will be emailed to you.
Activities you may choose: boating, rock climbing, health/beauty spa, horseshoes, scuba diving.
We are at your disposal for anything you may need during your stay in our properties.

NOTIFICATION NUMBER 1183424