About Us
Our
Story
The building of Archontiko counts already almost two centuries of presence. After big earthquakes and volcanic explosion, was bravely stand without any damage due to the hard construction which made with local solid black rocks. The width of the walls are between 80cm to 1m that makes the building very strong.
Through the years, the building was a very important part for the island since it was used for the port authorities due to the panoramic view that has from the northern until the southern part of the island.
Since there are no many places that has this privileged position around the island, ''Archontiko'' been useful for many years.
From the very early years, was part of our family and it goes from the one generation to the other proudly.
Next to our house, you will admire the very famous small white church of Agios Minas. It is the most distinctive place of Fira and many visitors gave the name ''Acropolis'' of Santorini since it standing for centuries at the edge of the hill and it is a source of inspiration for artists, photographers and many more. The first ever photo of Santorini was that small church and ''Archontiko''.
Nowadays, for the last 28 years, the building was fully renovated twice (last renovation on 2014) and welcomes guests from all around the world who spend their holidays by combining comfort, breathtaking & romantic views with luxury and warm atmosphere.
Three suites ''Santorini'', ''Kallisti'' & ''Thira'' the three diferent names of during the centruries that island of Santorini island has, waits to accommodate you and to be a part of that mansion's story...
The last volcanic explotion | Kato Fira neighboor at ealry 40s | Kato Fira early 50s | Kato Fira 80s | Kato Fira 90s | Kato Fira 00s |
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