Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort
A resort built around a medieval village core in Megalochori, inland from the caldera.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling with kids.
Short answer
Is Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort worth it?
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A different kind of Santorini luxury — set in the stone alleys of a 15th-century village in Megalochori rather than on the cliff.
- 02
More space, a real spa, a wine cave, and quiet; the trade is you don't wake up to the caldera view.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort is an easy yes.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort is an easy yes.
You want the trip to feel easy
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort rewards a trip built around relaxation.
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort needs the right timing and tolerance.
History and culture matter to you
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Megalochori village
- Santorini wineries
- Central island — easy drives both directions
- The caldera view (not from the rooms)
- Oia and Fira nightlife (drive required)
- A walkable sunset point
What you're paying for
Villas, suites and rooms set among the stone lanes of the old village, generally more spacious than cliff caves, with multiple pools and a spa. Larger villa categories suit families and multigen groups.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Luxury
Sources and method (3)
- Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, is set in the medieval village of Megalochori and built around a 400-year-old winery; the on-site Alati restaurant occupies the original wine cave. vedema.gr ↗
- Vedema is an inland (non-caldera) resort of fully furnished apartments and villas with private verandas, a spa, and pool, ~7 km from Fira. marriott.com ↗
- vedema.gr ↗