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( 22860 23900;
www.aressana.gr
; d €270; )
When you're greeted with a re-
freshing lemongrass cloth, you know you're in for some pampering. Rooms at this rock-
star joint are simple and modern, with all the niceties that give it the edge of luxury. The
pool with its waterfall and private patio cabanas make the lack of a caldera view more
than tolerable. The spa and the huge breakfast seal the deal.
Mill Houses
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
$$$
(
22860 27117;
www.millhouses.gr
; Firostefani; studio/ste incl breakfast €240/290;
)
Built right into the side of the caldera at Firostefani, these superb studios are chic and
plush. Lots of white linen and whitewashed walls fill them with light. King-sized beds,
slippers and very private patios looking out over the Aegean are just a few of the lavish
touches.
Porto Fira Suites
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 22860 22849;
www.portofira.com
;
Agiou Mina; 2-/4-person ste incl breakfast €270/400;
)
If you're staying here, your day of luxury begins with not just breakfast, but breakfast
in bed. Ultramodern rooms are white, crisp and cool in more ways than one, yet retain
their traditional, caldera cave ambience.
Eating
Overpriced, indifferent food geared towards tourists is still an unfortunate feature of
summertime Fira; thankfully, there are many excellent exceptions. In general, there's a
price hike for a caldera view.
Ouzeri
MEZEDHES $
( 22860 21566; Fabrika Shopping Centre; dishes €6-12)
Extremely central and verging on
classy, this terrace restaurant has surprisingly reasonable prices. It's a longstanding fa-
vourite with locals and tourist alike, with top traditional dishes like mussel
saganaki,
baked feta and stuffed tomatoes.
Mama's House
GREEK $
