Santorini Kastelli Resort is in Kamari, a seaside village on the east of Santorini, below the rock of Mesa Vouno. The beach has black pebbles and a long seafront lined with tavernas, bars and cafés, and is 250 m from the hotel. It suits you if you want the sea and evening walks by the water, with gardens around the hotel and a relaxed pace.
Above the village stands Ancient Thera, an ancient city on the mountain summit, with temples, streets and houses still preserved, 650 m from the hotel. Perissa Beach is 2 km away, with a long stretch of black sand, and Gaia Winery is 1.9 km away, where you can try wine made from the island's volcanic vineyards. Athinios Port, where the ferries depart, is 10 km away, and the nearest airport is Santorini International Airport.
The best time to visit Kamari is from May to October, when the sea is warm and all the tavernas are open. A good plan for the day is a morning climb to Ancient Thera before the heat sets in, followed by an afternoon swim in Kamari and dinner at one of the seafront tavernas. If you travel by car, you can combine your stay with trips to other villages on the island. The village gets busy in July and August, while in September the weather remains mild and the pace is more relaxed.