Villa Anemolia is located in the centre of the island in the midst of the traditional community of Megalochori which to this date still maintains their tradition without being influenced by modern times. When arriving to Megalochori you will see the narrow streets, marble churches with the traditional architectural bells, traditional housing and the residence of captains , their endless vineyards which change your mood and take you to another period and time.
Villa Anemolia keeps the traditional setting of the 1900’s, which was renovated in 2013 by architects MPLUSM and civil engineer Tziotis Georgios and combining traditional Thira architecture to a minimal, refining what is still actually there, smart looking yet luxurious. It awaits your visit offering you an ideal accommodation in a traditional home, with special moments of rest, peace, serenity and of course lets not forget luxury.
About this renovation, MPLSUM architects were dealing with a preexisting house and wanted “Villa Anemolia” to reach a level of heightened simplicity. The three vaulted rooms were preserved with minimum alterations.
All previous furniture was removed -they chose built-in beds, wardrobes that merge with the walls and wooden sofa beds that flank the living area. Traditional vaulted structures in Santorini are typically cavernous, embedded in the volcanic soil and this building is no exception: windows open only to the side of the courtyard. Thus they opted for additional light sources: new skylights and small wall recesses with embedded lights offer a dispersal of luminosity from hidden light sources.
New planted areas in the courtyard and roof terrace upgrade all outdoor areas and become the primary backdrop for a pleasant stay.