Adronis Concept, Santorini, Greece

Adronis Concept, Santorini, Greece

When Santorini’s whitewashed, blue-domed vistas start to feel repetitive (the definition of a first-world problem), Adronis Concept Wellness Resort is the remedy.



With
an ochre-hued structure that resembles the galactic mounds
in Tatooine desert (Star Wars fans, take note), Adronis Concept is
uniquely positioned to take in both sides of the island. The sleek
main pool (the longest on the island) looks out over the rocky
landscape, while the suites offer views of the caldera towards Oia.

Natural colours, judicious use of stone and a lush vegetable
garden and vineyard create a vibe that is worlds away from the
island’s crowded hotspots. Serenity is the name of the game here.
It’s a wellness resort after all, but with a holistic approach –
you might do a bit of yoga but no one is going to enforce
bootcamp-style 7am starts or juice diets.

Rooms

All 29 suites are positioned to take in Santorini’s famed
sunsets and caldera views, and perhaps most importantly, each comes
with its own private pool. Decor is clean and modern, and the
memory-foam beds are a nice touch. Showers are kitted out with
full-size, refillable toiletries – a refreshing change from plastic
miniatures. Order from the pillow menu – the attentive staff are
perfectly happy (or pretend to be) if you want to try a different
one each night.

What’s for breakfast?

Take it on your private terrace. The menu has both healthy and
indulgent options and plenty of choice for vegetarians.

How about lunch and dinner?

Throubi is contemporary with nods to Greek tradition, and
seasonal produce from the garden is at the heart of the menu. The
crab gazpacho, beef tartare, and scallops in kefir milk were
standout dishes, and the staff were friendly and professional. The
sweeping views are a real draw, attracting diners from around the
island.

Is there a bar?

The room-service menu is packed with local wine and fantastic
cocktails, but we say go louche with a glass of champagne on the
Throubi terrace before dinner instead.

Amenities

The Kallos Spa is the crown jewel of the resort. Begin in the
pebbled hammam area and then choose from an extensive treatments
menu whose focus is on inner wellness, sleep and natural healing.
For those who are really going for it, there’s a hair-profiling
treatment where your follicles are analysed and translated into a
set of health recommendations.

Within a short walk I can find

A few minutes’ walk uphill is the small village of Imerovigli,
with its smattering of bars, restaurants and shops. If you’re in
the market for a proper hike, the path at the front of the hotel
leads all the way to neighbouring Oia. The trip will take around an
hour-and-a-half.

Things I should know…

This is one of the few caldera-view hotels that is
family-friendly. But you won’t get a bottle of wine for less than
€100 euros.

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