Katikies Chromata, Santorini, Greece, Mediterranean

Perched right at the peak of the caldera's rim, Katikies Chromata has the best seat in the house on Santorini. It's an island that was formed following a volcanic eruption but with views this divine, you'd rather believe it had been fashioned by Greece's mythological gods.

Chromata takes its name from the Greek for 'colours', a nod to the blue sky and Aegean Sea, charcoal-black caldera cliffs and white sugar-cube villages you can spot from the hotel's lofty vantage point. The inside of this boutique hotel takes inspiration from Santorini's famous whitewashed houses and the crisp, clean interiors ensure the attention remains entirely on nature's majesty outside. Each room is built into Santorini's volcanic rock and the alcoves and archways give you the delightful sense of being in a cosy, romantic cocoon.

Katikies Chromata is nestled within the village of Imerovigli and its clifftop position has earned it the nickname 'the balcony to the Aegean'. The views are unbeatable from your own balcony or terrace and despite the sugar-white rooms being cave-like in style, you're so high up you'll feel like you're in the clouds. Naturally, it's the best spot in Santorini to watch the sunset, the nightly pinks, oranges, reds and yellow feeling so close you can almost reach out and touch them as they melt into the Aegean.