Sea Sound - White Katikies

The food, cleanliness, and thoughtfulness of the staff in this family run hotel simply cannot be faulted. From Elani on reception to Stefanos and ‘Diamond’ at the bar no request is seen as an imposition. The hotel is spotless, the pool area to die for whilst the food and drink are affordable and of the highest quality. It’s right on the beach and for early birds to watch the sun come up is simply perfect. It’s been run by new owners for the last couple of years and good as it is they have plans for yet more improvements. If you want to see more of Santorini hiring a car or using the buses (very cheap) or taxis (very expensive) is necessary. The walk to the nearest two tourist locations is challenging but worth it. A 20 minute beach walk to the left as you face the sea brings you to a series of beachfront restaurants that are certainly a highlight of any stay here. If money is no object No. 41 is super classy but nowhere beats Terra Nira where the food is wonderful, the welcome genuine and prices very reasonable. In the day enjoy a drink on comfortable padded sun loungers and at night listen to the waves gently splashing against the black volcanic sand. Oia is indeed beautiful and worth seeing but we actually found the sunset at Fira better simply because everyone is so focused on the right photo at Oia that it soon becomes wearisome to move around it. Finally a thank you to all the staff at the Sea Sands. You made a great holiday superb.