Picolo recommends · Hotel in Oia, Santorini
Perivolas
Old cave houses at the quiet end of Oia, pared back to white walls and soft curves, with a pool whose edge disappears into the Aegean.
Walk a little beyond the crowds of Oia and the noise fades. Perivolas sits here, in a row of former cave dwellings that have been turned into rooms and suites, all white walls and rounded ceilings.
The design is restrained on purpose, so the eye goes outward. At the far end, the pool runs right to the edge of the cliff, and from the water it looks as if it spills over into the sea far below.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Perivolas
This is our romantic pick on Santorini. It feels more private than the hotels in the centre of Oia, and the simple, calm rooms suit couples who came for the view and each other.
There is little going on around you, and dinner in the village means a walk along the cliff path, which is dark late at night. Children are not a good match here, and anyone wanting bars on the doorstep should look elsewhere.
What you get
- Infinity pool on the cliff edge
- Converted cave rooms and suites
- Wide caldera and sea views
- Private, secluded setting
- Breakfast on your terrace
A day at Perivolas
- Morning
- Breakfast in the shade of your own terrace.
- Midday
- A long swim at the edge of the cliff while the village is busy.
- Afternoon
- A book and a nap in the cool of a cave room.
- Evening
- A stroll along the cliff path into Oia for dinner.
Location
Oia, Santorini, Greece
Open in MapsQuestions about Perivolas
Is Perivolas in the centre of Oia?
No, it lies on the outskirts of Oia. The village restaurants are reached by a walk along the cliff path.
Is Perivolas suitable for children?
Not really. It is a quiet, romantic hotel aimed at couples, and the cliffside layout is not designed for small children.
What are the rooms like at Perivolas?
They are converted cave houses with white walls, rounded ceilings and simple furnishings, made to keep the focus on the view.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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