Black Diamond Suites is in Akrotiri, at the south-western tip of Santorini, in an area that is quieter and more rural than the island’s caldera villages. The village is set among vineyards and fields overlooking the Aegean Sea, and is known for its prehistoric settlement, buried by the volcanic eruption and uncovered by excavations.
Akrotiri has a Venetian castle, an archaeological site and small beaches with red, white and black rocks. Red Beach is 1.1 km away. Athinios Port is 7 km away and Santorini Airport is 8 km away, while Fira and the other villages are farther away; you can arrange a car or ATV through the property. The village has tavernas serving fish and local dishes, such as Melina’s Taverna. The area has vineyards growing Santorini Assyrtiko, planted low to the ground in a basket shape to withstand the wind. The bars and cafés farther away, around 5 km away, suit you if you are not looking for nightlife on your doorstep.
The best time to visit is from May to October, with the meltemi often blowing in July and August and warm sea temperatures in September. The sunset from Akrotiri, near the lighthouse, is quieter than the one in Oia. A good way to spend the day is to visit the archaeological site in the morning, swim at the local beaches and take a catamaran cruise around the island.