Europe in Style: Greece and Italy’s Most Exclusive Coastal Escapes

Few places on Earth capture luxury quite like Santorini, where villages cascade down volcanic cliffs and sunsets wash the whitewashed architecture in molten gold. Oia and Imerovigli are home to some of the world’s most coveted boutique hotels, many carved directly into the caldera’s rock face.
What sets Santorini apart is its combination of privacy and drama: suites with secluded plunge pools, candlelit terraces built into caves, and views that feel like a private performance of nature’s grandest show.