Perched on the edge of Santorini's famous caldera, the Avaton Resort and Spa is an intimate and romantic retreat for grown-ups. A short walk from the pretty village of Imerovigli, the hotel's petite size and impeccable staff make this a firm favourite of honeymooners.

The facilities

Plentiful, despite its small size. The spa provides a range of massages and facials, and there's a steam room and sauna besides. Hewn out of an ancient cave, it also boasts a heated hydrotherapy pool and an extensive menu of holistic treatments. There's a chic outdoor pool area, a restaurant serving Mediterranean fare and breakfast is served in bed each morning.

The rooms

Each of Avaton Resort and Spa's nine guestrooms shares the same clean-lined, white-on-white style as its communal areas. Meticulously appointed, all have living areas, spacious bathrooms with rain showers, flat screen televisions and private terraces/balconies as standard.