We visited the beautiful island of Santorini after a whirlwind 5 days in the very chaotic Athens. We loved Athens but Santorini offered us a wonderful glimpse into the genuine Greece. A much slower, serene, spectacular place that needs to be explored. The Heliotopas hotel which sits at the midpoint of the island, offers old world charm,breathtaking views, several top rated local restaurants and an unbeatable staff. Evelyn was our daytime manager, and Joseph filled the night responsibilities. They were wonderful people to deal with, very knowledgeable and always willing to help us in any way. The daily complementary breakfast was amazing. Set in the Wine Bar which is a natural cave it made for a truly unique environment. The Wine Bar offered a wonderful menu for both lunch and dinner and the wine tasting was fantastic. A pedestrian path outside the hotel leads to the south and the capital of Fira. This walk offers spectacular views and a few challenging elevations, it is worth every step with the reward of visiting Fira. Thank you to everyone…Steve