Cavo Ventus Luxury Villa

Location: Akrotiri, Santorini, Greece

Capacity: Up to 130 guests

Best For: Exclusive private weddings, dramatic caldera views, and sophisticated sunset celebrations.

CAVO VENTUS offers a private and highly exclusive setting on the cliffs of Akrotiri, overlooking the volcanic landscape and Aegean Sea. Built around a historic 200-year-old stone windmill, the venue combines traditional Santorini character with spacious outdoor entertaining areas.

The three-level estate is designed specifically for weddings, with dedicated spaces for ceremonies, receptions and parties. Its exclusive-use approach makes it particularly attractive to couples who want privacy and flexibility, while the dramatic caldera and sunset views provide a spectacular natural backdrop

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Le Ciel Santorini

Location: Imerovigli, Santorini, Greece

Capacity: Up to 120 guests

Best For: Elegant caldera ceremonies, sunset receptions, and larger destination weddings.

Le Ciel Santorini is positioned on the caldera cliffs and offers sweeping views across the Aegean Sea. The venue is designed specifically around weddings, with a dedicated ceremony terrace and spaces that transition naturally from the ceremony into the reception.

The venue can accommodate up to 80 seated guests with an additional 40 standing, while dinner and evening receptions can accommodate up to 120 guests. Couples can also customise menus and décor with their wedding planner, making Le Ciel particularly suitable for couples planning a polished destination celebration

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Rocabella Santorini

Location: Imerovigli, Santorini, Greece

Capacity: Up to 130 guests

Best For: Grand caldera weddings, infinity-pool ceremonies, and elegant multi-part celebrations.

Rocabella Santorini brings together traditional Cycladic architecture and contemporary luxury in one of the island's most dramatic settings. Its wedding spaces overlook the caldera, sea and sunset, creating a naturally spectacular backdrop for both ceremonies and receptions.

The resort's Exclusive Pool venue can host up to 130 guests for a seated dinner, while the Infinity Pool can accommodate up to 130 seated guests for ceremonies. The property also offers options for pre-wedding and post-wedding celebrations, making it well suited to couples planning a complete destination wedding weekend.

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Carpe Diem Santorini

Location: Pyrgos, Santorini, Greece

Capacity: Up to 200 guests

Best For: Large luxury weddings, private celebrations, panoramic views, and exclusive-use experiences.

The Dunes at Carpe Diem Santorini is one of the island's largest dedicated wedding venues, offering an impressive 2,200 square metres of outdoor space. Located on the hills of Pyrgos, the venue provides 270-degree views across northern Santorini, the caldera and the Aegean Sea.

The venue can accommodate everything from intimate elopements to celebrations of up to 200 guests. Couples can also combine the wedding with luxury accommodation at Carpe Diem and, subject to arrangements, take exclusive use of the property for a highly private wedding experience.

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Venetsanos Winery

Location: Megalochori, Santorini, Greece

Capacity: Up to 160 guests standing / approximately 100 seated

Best For: Vineyard weddings, wine-focused celebrations, and sunset receptions overlooking the caldera.

Venetsanos Winery offers something distinctly different from Santorini's hotel and villa venues. Built into the volcanic cliffs, the historic winery provides an atmospheric setting where wedding celebrations can be combined with Santorini's celebrated wine culture.

Its 250-square-metre Upper Terrace overlooks the caldera and can be used for ceremonies, private dinners, receptions and gala events. The winery currently lists capacity of approximately 100 guests for a seated round-table event and up to 160 for a standing reception.

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Erosantorini

Location: Pyrgos, Santorini, Greece

Capacity: Up to 300–350 guests

Best For: Large private weddings, dramatic poolside celebrations, and exclusive villa-style events.

Erosantorini offers a more private-estate approach to destination weddings. The property combines a private infinity pool, panoramic views, a dedicated ceremony area and a private chapel, creating multiple settings within one venue.

Its scale makes it particularly interesting for couples planning a larger celebration. The venue states that it can accommodate up to 300 seated guests, with its wedding information also referencing capacity for up to 350 for seated dining.

Canaves Oia Suites

Location: Oia, Santorini, Greece

Capacity: Up to 30 guests at the Panorama Balcony

Best For: Intimate luxury weddings, iconic Oia sunsets, and sophisticated boutique celebrations.

Canaves Oia Suites is ideal for couples who want the classic Santorini experience in an intimate luxury setting. Its Panorama Balcony sits above the caldera and provides an uninterrupted Aegean backdrop for exchanging vows.

The venue's current wedding information lists the Panorama Balcony for ceremonies and receptions of up to 30 guests. Couples can also work with the hotel's wedding team on elements such as florals, entertainment, photography, music and bespoke dining.

Andronis Arcadia

Location: Oia, Santorini, Greece

Capacity: Intimate to medium-sized celebrations

Best For: Contemporary luxury, spectacular sunset ceremonies, and stylish wedding receptions.

Andronis Arcadia offers a contemporary interpretation of Santorini luxury, with its elevated position overlooking the Aegean and the famous Oia sunset. The resort's wedding experiences include ceremonies around its distinctive Heart Pool as well as receptions at Pacman Restaurant.

The combination of modern architecture, dramatic views and refined dining makes it particularly appealing for couples who want a fashionable and design-conscious wedding rather than a traditional Greek celebration.

Dana Villas

Location: Firostefani, Santorini, Greece

Capacity: Up to 24 guests

Best For: Intimate destination weddings, private dinners, and romantic cliffside celebrations.

Dana Villas is particularly suited to couples who prefer a smaller, more personal wedding. Its position on the caldera provides uninterrupted views of the Aegean, volcanic islands and Santorini's famous sunsets.

The dedicated wedding venue can host up to 24 guests, while its nearby Dinner & Event Venue provides a dramatic setting for post-wedding celebrations and private dinners. This makes Dana Villas a strong choice for couples planning an intimate destination wedding with their closest family and friends.

Santorini Kastelli Resort

Location: Kamari, Santorini, Greece

Capacity: Best suited to intimate and medium-sized celebrations

Best For: Traditional Greek island atmosphere, resort weddings, and celebrations near Kamari Beach.

Santorini Kastelli Resort offers a different perspective on the island compared with the famous caldera venues of Oia and Imerovigli. Located near Kamari, the resort combines traditional Cycladic architecture with landscaped gardens, pools and a relaxed luxury-resort atmosphere.

It is an appealing option for couples who want their guests to experience more of Santorini beyond the caldera, while still enjoying a sophisticated resort environment and easy access to one of the island's best-known beaches.