Imagine a place where the dramatic cliffs of the Aegean Sea meet an oasis of absolute serenity. Santorini is world-famous for its striking volcanic vistas and mesmerizing sunsets, but tucked away within the timeless architecture of Athina Luxury Suites lies the island’s ultimate hidden gem for rejuvenation: Aphrodite Spa.
Named after the Greek goddess of beauty and love, Aphrodite Spa invites you to step away from the bustling caldera pathways and into a sanctuary where time completely slows down. Whether you are recovering from travel or looking to elevate a romantic honeymoon, a visit to our spa is an essential part of the ultimate Santorini getaway.
Our Wellness Philosophy: A Sanctuary for the Senses
At Aphrodite Spa, wellness is approached as a harmonious union of body, mind, and spirit. Hidden within the timeless architecture of Athina Luxury Suites, our spa is a sanctuary of tranquility where guests are invited to reconnect with balance, beauty, and inner calm. Inspired by the Greek goddess of beauty and the serene rhythm of the Aegean Sea, the spa offers a curated collection of therapies designed to rejuvenate the body, relax the mind, and restore the spirit.
The philosophy of the spa is simple: to restore balance, enhance natural beauty, and create moments of deep relaxation that remain long after the treatment ends. Our treatments combine modern spa techniques with timeless Mediterranean rituals, using carefully selected products and personalized therapies tailored to each guest’s needs. Soft candlelight, calming aromas, and an expert therapeutic touch create a space where every treatment becomes a moment of pure indulgence. Every therapy is performed by experienced therapists who guide guests through a journey of renewal inspired by the calming energy of Santorini.
Facial Therapies and Express Experiences
Our comprehensive facial therapies are designed to target specific skin needs while ensuring total relaxation. The Anti-Ageing Facial is a revitalizing treatment designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and restore skin elasticity. Through advanced anti-aging ingredients and gentle lifting techniques, the skin becomes smoother, firmer, and visibly rejuvenated. For those needing intense moisture, the Hydration Facial replenishes the skin and restores its natural glow, making it ideal for dehydrated or sun-exposed skin as it deeply nourishes to leave the complexion soft, radiant, and refreshed.
Men can enjoy the Gentleman’s Facial, a specialized treatment designed for the unique needs of men’s skin that deeply cleanses, soothes irritation from shaving, and restores hydration to leave the skin refreshed and energized. The Signature Deep Cleansing Facial is a professional cleansing treatment tailored to your skin type that combines exfoliation, purification, and hydration to remove impurities, refine pores, and reveal a clear, healthy complexion.
For advanced targeted skincare, the Gold Peptide Therapy is a luxurious facial infused with gold particles, diamond elements, and powerful peptides that enhances luminosity, stimulates skin regeneration, lifting, and skin elasticity to deliver an immediate radiant glow. The Vitamin B3 Repair is a restorative facial designed to strengthen the skin barrier and balance the complexion, making it ideal for sensitive or stressed skin as it enhances deep hydration, restoration, a plump effect, shine, and long-lasting skin resilience. To combat dullness, the Vitamin C Boost provides a powerful antioxidant treatment that revitalizes tired skins against photoaging, restoring brightness and a fresh skin glow for a luminous complexion protected from environmental stress.
If you are short on time, our Express Experiences deliver quick renewal. The Tools Treatment utilizes traditional Gua Sha, rollers, skin lifters, and eye blankets to stimulate circulation, sculpt facial contours, and enhance skin glow. The Express Facial provides a quick, revitalizing clean that hydrates and refreshes, making it ideal for guests with limited time. We also offer specialized relaxation for the upper body, including the Head and Scalp Massage to relieve tension in the scalp, neck, and temples, as well as the Head and Face Relax, a gentle treatment combining facial massage and scalp relaxation techniques to calm the mind and restore facial radiance. Mothers can enjoy the Mum-To-Be Facial, a gentle and nourishing treatment tailored to the sensitive skin of expectant mothers. We even welcome younger guests with the Chocolate Hug, a delightful experience for kids combining a scrub, a chocolate mask, and a gentle massage for a fun and relaxing wellness moment.
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Premium Massages, Signature Rituals, and Body Treatments
Melt away tension with our specialized bodywork. The Athina Relaxing Massage is a deeply calming full-body massage performed with slow, flowing movements to release tension, reduce stress, and restore physical and emotional balance. For chronic tension and muscular discomfort, the Deep Tissue Massage targets deeper muscle layers to relieve guests experiencing muscle stiffness or fatigue. The Candlelight Massage provides a unique sensory experience where warm aromatic candle wax transforms into a nourishing massage oil, deeply relaxing the muscles while hydrating the skin. Expectant mothers in their second and third trimester can opt for the Mum-To-Be Massage, a gentle and specialized treatment designed to relieve tension in the back and legs while promoting relaxation and overall wellbeing. For quick and immediate muscle relief, the Back, Neck and Shoulders Massage focuses directly on the areas most affected by daily stress.
Our wellness-focused Signature Rituals offer an elevated level of care. The Lavender Dream Ritual starts from the body and ends on the face, giving silky skin, relaxation, rejuvenation, and hydration of the face and body for a complete wellness experience. The Healing De-Stress Ritual is a deeply relaxing therapy using warm obsidian tools and specialized massage techniques, executed with olive oil and a mixture of herbs and oils to release muscle tension and promote total relaxation. The Ethereal Massage is an energy-balancing ritual inspired by holistic traditions that stimulates the body’s natural energy flow and restores inner harmony through specialized techniques.
To complete your head-to-toe renewal, our Body and Soul Treatments focus on full-body care. The Body Peeling is a revitalizing body exfoliation that removes dead skin cells and stimulates circulation, leaving the skin silky smooth, renewed, and glowing. The Back Ritual relieves your back with a unique relaxation experience featuring a thermal mask and specialized massage with aromatic oils to smooth muscle pain and promote wellbeing. For those who have been traveling or walking extensive pathways, the Light Legs treatment is a refreshing therapy designed to relieve tired and heavy legs, ideal after long flights or extended walking to improve circulation and promote a feeling of lightness.
Couples Rituals: Shared Moments For Two
Because Santorini is a premier destination for romance, our exclusive couples’ treatments are a must-share experience. The Passion Ritual offers a romantic candlelight massage for couples performed in a serene and intimate atmosphere, where warm aromatic oils relax the body while creating a memorable shared experience. To celebrate special moments together, Our Sweet Anniversary is a luxurious chocolate body therapy for couples designed to awaken the senses, including a body scrub, a chocolate mask, and a refreshing massage with chocolate cream.
How to Book Your Moment of Pure Relaxation
Because we prioritize an intimate, unhurried environment for all of our guests, advance booking for Aphrodite Spa treatments is recommended to ensure availability. Reservations can be arranged through the Front Desk of Athina Luxury Suites or by scanning our menu online.
Guests are kindly invited to arrive 10 minutes before their treatment to fully enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the spa. Let the calming energy of Santorini restore your balance. Contact our front desk to reserve your moment of pure relaxation.
Panagiotis Inglesis is the co-owner and General manager of Athina Luxury Suites, along with his wife Mrs.Artemis Argyrou. Together they had a vision to create one of the best boutique hotels in Santorini and today they continue their vision…Athina Luxury Suites is considered one of the top hotels on the island.