Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas has adopted several programs over the past year to reduce its carbon footprint while continuing to be an inspiring model for the hospitality industry in Greece. The programs address water consumption and quality, energy efficiency, constant monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the use of paper and plastic, and establishing an in-house composting system. Each program presents innovative solutions that complement traditional best practices that are now quite widespread. Innovations include effective staff training in water-saving techniques, the use of robots to clean swimming pools to avoid frequent water changes, the installation of electric car charging stations, and the use of heat pumps that provide great energy savings for air conditioning and heating of common areas. Paper and plastic are practically banned, while 80 percent of organic waste from the kitchens is turned into a top-quality compost used in the hotel's organic garden. Finally, all new buildings at Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas include "green roofs" thanks to planting techniques that allow the creation of autonomous ecosystems, encouraging local flora and fauna to remain in the environment.
Located on the island of Santorini in Greece, on the outskirts of Oia, Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas is an exclusive hotel comprising 85 suites and villas spread over four neighborhoods that, with their white domes, resemble a Cycladic village. Designed to create a carefree summer-home atmosphere, they offer a quiet and sophisticated setting with spectacular views of the island especially at sunset. Their architecture features natural elements such as black volcanic rock that blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Each of the 85 suites and villas has a rooftop veranda, outdoor heated hot tub and/or private pool. Spacious and airy interiors feature cozy bedrooms or sleeping areas in harmonious open-plan living rooms, equipped with a distinctive rustic-style kitchenette. Its design reflects warm Mediterranean colors with wood, brass, silver, and bronze elements and ethnic minimalist features such as Santorini forged concrete showers. The hotel has several public areas, 5 pools, and one of the largest spas in Santorini with a heated indoor pool. The Anassa Spa is a cozy universe filled with soothing aromas, soft lighting, and experienced therapists consisting of 4 treatment rooms, steam bath, cryotherapy, sauna, thermal suite for couples' massages. The Fitness Center is equipped with treadmill, weights, cross training and cable-lifting machine. Guests can enjoy the Alios Ilios Restaurant with exquisite creative Greek cuisine and the Akratos Poolside Bar for a varied selection of courses and signature cocktails with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and the Santorini sunset. Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas operates with respect for the social, ecological, historical and cultural aspects of Santorini putting in practise daily environmentally-friendly actions and community-based initiatives.
