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Location              Situated in Megalohori, a traditional village on the island of Santorini. Easily accessible by sea only 10 minutes from the port and by air, 15 minutes from Santorini airport.There are 2 major scheduled airlines that fly to Santorini daily from Athens.

Architecture/Design A truly inspired idea which originated from the 400-years old winery that dominates the heart of the property. Houses are built in the traditional style with an authentic look inspired by the characteristic color of the Greek islands. Harmoniously combined with the traditional style and with all necessary amenities for a pleasant and relaxing stay.

Category Member of ‘The Luxury Collection’ of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Offers five-star services and facilities. Owner Kanava Hotel Enterprises S.A. Facilities	 ‘Vinsanto’ Gourmet Restaurant & Lounge, ‘Pergola’ Pool Restaurant, ‘Prive’ Dining Room, Pool Bar, Jacuzzi Bar, ‘Canava’ Wine Bar, Conference Center, Art Lounge, Private Beach Facilities, Swimming Pool, Open-air Jacuzzi, Spa.

Accommodation Vedema Resort, has forty five houses, each containing a spacious lounge, one or two bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, mini-bar, satellite 42’ TFT TV in living room and 25’ TFT TV in bedroom, cd-player, air-condition, safe deposit box, wireless internet connection. Each house is designed and styled to cater to personal preferences by offering options in size, ambience, and location. Twelve villas offer more upgrade facilities with open-air Jacuzzis, while four villas present the top-of-the-top services with private swimming pools and all the luxury amenities.

All houses are fully renovated in furniture and interior decoration in 2008. The Presidential Villa is hosted in a 100-years old neoclassical mansion within Vedema Resort. The Suite consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a spacious sitting area, outdoor swimming pool, open-air Jacuzzi within a large courtyard. It is decorated in a luxurious "island" style, by a famous Greek decorator.

Guest Services Boutique, in-house laundry and pressing, daily maid service, turn down service, room service, private butler service, baby-sitting and hairdressing can be arranged in your Suite. Complimentary shuttle service to/from the airport, the port, the beach and the capital Fira town is provided. Private jet, helicopter, limousine service available upon request.

Spa Featuring soothing minimalist Cycladic style, immaculate service, and wide array of traditional therapies -with a twist- all aim to stimulate, rebalance, soothe, and renew. Ideal for the traveler needing a speedy rejuvenation or the guest in need of head-to-toe holistic treatments. Fully equipped Fitness center featuring Cybex equipment. Sauna and Turkish bath facilities.

Restaurants and Bars ‘Vinsanto’ Restaurant & Lounge, creative cuisine masterfully prepared and presented by our awarded chef. High standard Mediterranean cuisine served in the old winery or at the open air dining area surrounded by authentic black volcanic stones. You will taste delicacies from a rich creative menu prepared with the freshest local ingredients and various fine products from all over the world.

‘Pergola’ Pool Restaurant, surrounding the swimming pool is wrapped up by the bar and a wide pergola from where you can enjoy the view of picturesque Megalohori, the vineyards and the sea. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning, and an extensive variety of Greek and international dishes can be prepared at any time during the day.

‘Prive’, offers dinning in luxury with the up most discretion in a cozy private area. Indulge in customized taste experience that you and the chef create for your own dinning.

 ‘Pool Bar’ nestled next to the swimming pool is a delightful bar, where you may enjoy thirst quenching drinks or your favorite cocktails while sunbathing or relaxing to streams of soft music during the sunset hours.

‘Jacuzzi Bar’ next to the Open-air Jacuzzi, you may enjoy fresh juices and fruits in this cozy niche while laying back in hammocks or sun-beds among olive and pistachio trees.

Wine Tasting	Carved out of the rich Theran earth, this 400-year old winery is in the heart of Vedema and stands to remind us of the past and inspire us into the future. Converted into the unique Canava Wine Bar, it offers guests a romantic and peerless atmosphere. Experience ceremonial wine tasting and share the knowledge of the history and the wonderful vintages that are grown in the vineyards surrounding you. You may accompany these tastes with caviar, special Santorinian appetizers and the finest of Cuban cigars from Monty’s Cigar Club.

Conference Center	Picture a board meeting in Santorini, a convention, or presentation in a quiet stress-free environment. Up-to-date, state of the art, ‘Thira’ Conference Center, can accommodate up to 75 delegates and cater for their special needs.

Business Center  Although you would like to avoid thinking of business, you may access computers, Internet, fax and express delivery services during the daytime.

Beach and Activities A minibus chauffeurs guests to one of the unique black sandy beaches that Santorini has to offer. There, you may enjoy the hotel’s private umbrellas, sun-beds, and bar service. You may choose to ride bicycles arranged by the hotel and a picnic basket can be prepared to take with you to one of the more secluded beaches on Santorini. Take a leisurely ride at the sunset hour to one of those wonderful cliffs nearby with a Vedema made up wine basket. Private yachting or sailing can be arranged to take you to nearby islands or bays.

Galleries ‘Iposkafon’ another part of the old winery welcomes you to an environment where fine art receives the foremost attention by hosting the works of famous Greek painters or sculptors.