ISTORIA, A MEMBER OF DESIGN HOTELS

At the sublime junction where the black volcanic sand meets the midnight blue waters of the Aegean Sea, one finds Santorini's newest addition, Istoria, a 12-suite retreat on Perivolos Beach. Located right on the seafront of the renowned Perivolos Beach; a 3km stretch of volcanic black sand in the pristine eastern side of Santorini that is still left undisturbed by the visiting crowds.Istoria is inspired by storytelling,deriving its name from the Greekword '¿¿¿¿¿¿¿,' which means story. The 12 guestrooms - each with a name in a different language, which translates to the word 'story' - are impressively arched towards the privacy of individual terraces, leading, in most cases, to privateoutdoor hot tubs and pools.Despite an overwhelming dedication to tranquility and solace, Istoria features several spaces for guests to unwind. An impressively large pool, made with an impressive green artisan tile work, ensconced within protective walls and bounded by loungers is enhanced by a statement sunken pool bar. Elsewhere, the hotel's main restaurant, serves modern Greek and Mediterranean cuisine created with fresh, seasonal ingredients and seafood garnered from the island and the Aegean Sea. Amenities are rounded up with the serene Elios Spa offering treatments that cure the body, soul and spirit.