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At Ia, in Santorini, are hanging on the huge cliff-interior of the big cratere-, the beautiful traditional and luxury houses “ifestio villas”.
Exactly under the central square’s church “Panagia Platsani” they gaze at palea and nea kammeni, black rocks and made of lava, to dominate in the middle of a gigantic cratere that is full of the deep aegean blue …
Immobile figures that made this island special and unique all over the world.
Gazing at the caldera your eyes and soul are filled with beauty…
THE ORIGINAL STORY
The Villas
Our neighbourhood in watercolor from my friend artist Ann. K. Linsay, NY. She did drawing while in the terrace of villa Hercules.
Is called “Chelidonia”, and belongs to the “Lauda” area of Oia. This is the place where swallows (chelidonia) rest for a short spell, after their long trip from warm countries. Our white houses become… black and we wake up early in the morning from their chirraps, It feels like a hug!
During the sunset all houses have a very nice sweet pink-red flush…. In the far distance we see the port of Athinios. The boat’s passage keeps caldera alive !! On our right we see the very nice houses on the rock called “aspaki”.
At the further end of caldera we see Akrotiri, the other end of the island, with its traditional lighthouse that winks every night.. Our place is the only one in caldera with so much green plants on the anhydrous “aspa”. And, in the middle of caldera, the volcano!
A few words about the “soul” of Ifestio Villas
Katerina Spyroglou
Katerina, the architect behind Ifestio Villas, studied architecture in Florence, where she developed a strong sense of aesthetics and design inspired by Renaissance culture.
With respect for Oia’s traditions and a passion for authentic architecture, she carefully designed and restored the villas, overseeing every detail from construction to the final aesthetic touches.
In 2005, the houses were fully renovated to offer guests modern comfort while preserving their traditional charm.
Today, Katerina personally welcomes guests, sharing her love for Santorini and ensuring every stay is warm, memorable, and truly special.
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Oia, Santorini 84702, Greece
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