Canaves Oia | Owner, Markos Chaidemenos

October 20, 2020

Our guest on this episode is Markos Chaidemenos, co-owner and Managing Director of Canaves Oia luxury properties in Santorini, Greece.

Canaves is a collection of 6 of the top luxury properties in Santorini, all set in the whitewashed town of Oia, overlooking the sapphire Aegean Sea. After a day of wine tasting, bike riding around the island, or visiting centuries old ruins you can relax in your private plunge pool with a glass of champagne overlooking one of the most iconic views in the world. At Canaves you can also be sure that you’ll have privacy and excellent service – something that’s not a given at other properties on the island.

Markos and I discuss how his family played a major role in uplifting Santorini as a destination, secret spots on the island that he loves, and what to watch out for when booking in Santorini.

Listen to hear:

2:14 – Markos describe his favorite spot at Canaves
3:10 – How Markos’ parents visited the two caves they inherited and decided to turn them into luxury hotels
05:15 – How the Chaidemenos family contributed to making Oia the iconic destination it is today
08:45 – Why Markos evolved the Canaves brand from a mom & pop to a true luxury experience
10:35 – How the famous white walls of Santorini stay white
12:20 – How best to experience the magnificent views and beautiful scenery
14:29 – Why Oia is an experience by itself and it is one of the most exclusive areas of Greece
18:35 – Markos’ perfect spot for proposals
19:43 – How Santorini can be misleading…and why to choose your hotel carefully
22:26 – Markos’s favorite swim spot that can only be accessed by boat
24:24 – Why the team at Canaves and their passion for hospitality makes a difference in your stay
26:01 – What you’ll learn about the world after visiting Santorini