The Inspiration
Hiraeth (Welsh pronunciation: [hiraiθ, hiːraiθ]) is a Welsh word that has no direct English translation. The reason? It’s because it manages to wrap into just 7 letters a unique alloy of feelings!
If we had to somehow convey this word’s meaning, we could say it’s the nostalgia for a place which can never be revisited, the sweet memory of past experiences you can’t relive, the bittersweet memory of missing something or someone, a kind of unattainable longing.
hiraeth
Here, at Hiraeth, our home in Santorini, we believe in emotion and faithfully abide by it. And the emotion behind its creation is nostalgia. It is this nostalgia for our travels and experiences, the memories of our loved ones, those moments of the past that we want to keep alive forever, that have nestled in every corner of our home. But also, it is the nostalgia of each of our guests who choose us and always have a place for us in their hearts. This meeting point is both our starting point and our source of inspiration. With just one difference: here you can always come back to.
We call Hiraeth home, because that’s what it is.
It is not a villa nor yet another hotel that stands out for its design or aesthetics.
Hiraeth was not meant to accommodate visitors from around the world. It was originally created as our personal shelter. The house we had always dreamed of…
Today, it is divided into 2 houses which are completely independent of each other and at the same time serve as members of the same “family”.
the location
You will find it in a privileged spot in the beautiful Megalochori, one of the island’s most picturesque villages. The airport and the port are only 10 minutes away by car, while Fira is no more than 15 minutes away.
The village offers the beauty, the tranquillity and the access to what our visitors desire without feeling isolated since within walking distance there are remarkable restaurants, the Gavala winery, beaches and many more points of interest.
At the same time, Hiraeth, regardless of its location, is a one-of-a-kind accommodation experience that you will not find anywhere else on the island.