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Stay Close to Oia, But Experience a Quieter Side of Santorini
When most people dream of Santorini, they imagine whitewashed houses, blue domes, beautiful sunsets and the famous streets of Oia.
But just a short walk from Oia lies Finikia, a traditional Santorini village that offers something increasingly difficult to find on the island: peace, authenticity and a sense of local life.
Pink Freud Villas is located here, in Finikia, and for me, this is one of the things that makes staying with us so special.

Close to Oia Without Staying in the Crowds
Oia is one of the most beautiful and photographed villages in the world, and it is absolutely worth experiencing.
From Pink Freud Villas, you can walk to Oia and enjoy its boutiques, restaurants, galleries, famous blue domes and sunset views.
But at the end of the day, you can leave the crowds behind and return to the quieter atmosphere of Finikia.
It gives you the best of both worlds: easy access to Oia combined with the privacy and calm of a traditional village.

Discover Finikia on Foot
Finikia is a wonderful place to explore slowly.
Walk through its narrow pedestrian paths, discover traditional cave houses and small churches, and stop for dinner at one of the local restaurants.
There are restaurants and a mini market within walking distance of Pink Freud Villas, so you do not necessarily need to get into a car every time you want to have dinner or pick up something for the villa.
It is a simple detail, but one that makes a holiday much more relaxing.

Space and Privacy
Santorini can be busy, particularly during the summer months.
Having your own private space to return to can make a significant difference to your experience of the island.
At Pink Freud Villas, our guests can relax by their private pool, enjoy the sea and sunset views, have breakfast on their terrace or simply spend an afternoon doing absolutely nothing.
Our villas are fully equipped, including kitchens, making them comfortable not only for a short holiday but also for guests who would like to stay longer and experience Santorini at a slower pace.

Explore More Than Oia
Santorini has so much more to discover.
Spend a day sailing around the caldera, swim at one of the island’s beaches, visit a winery, explore traditional villages, take the beautiful hike between Oia and Fira or enjoy a meal somewhere you might never have discovered on your own.

I am always happy to share my personal recommendations and help arrange trusted local experiences according to what you enjoy.
For couples and families who would like to make their stay more meaningful, we can also arrange bonding experiences and private Relationship Wellness sessions before, during or after your stay.

Experience Santorini Your Own Way
There is no single right way to experience Santorini.
Some guests want to explore from morning until night. Others want privacy, a pool, good food and time together. Most want a little of both.

That is what I love about Finikia and Pink Freud Villas.
You can be close to everything, while still having a peaceful place that feels like your own.

I look forward to welcoming you to Santorini and helping you discover some of the places and experiences that make this island so special.

Lena Kastrisiou
Owner and Hostess
Pink Freud Villas

Choosing where to stay in Santorini can completely shape your experience of the island.
Some visitors want to be close to Oia and its famous sunsets. Others are looking for privacy, a private pool, sea views and enough space to truly relax. Couples may want a romantic Santorini escape, while families often need more space, a fully equipped kitchen and the comfort of feeling at home.
At Pink Freud Villas in Finikia, near Oia, you can combine all of these.

Santorini Villas Near Oia Without the Crowds
Oia is one of the most famous destinations in Santorini, known for its whitewashed houses, blue domes, boutiques, restaurants and spectacular sunsets.
Staying directly in the busiest parts of Oia, however, is not the only way to enjoy it.
Pink Freud Villas is located in Finikia, a peaceful traditional village within walking distance of Oia. This means you can explore Oia, enjoy dinner, go shopping or watch the sunset and then return to the privacy and tranquility of your own villa.
For travelers searching for villas near Oia Santorini, Finikia offers an excellent balance between location and relaxation.

Santorini Villas With Private Pools
There is something very special about having your own private pool in Santorini.
Instead of planning every moment of the day, you can simply stay at your villa, swim, relax on your terrace and enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere at your own pace.
Each Pink Freud Villa offers a private pool, creating a peaceful space for couples, families and friends to spend time together.
After a day exploring Santorini, returning to your own private villa and pool can be one of the most relaxing parts of your holiday.

Sunset and Sea Views From Your Villa
Santorini is famous around the world for its sunsets.
At Pink Freud Villas, you do not always need to join the crowds to enjoy one.
You can relax at your villa and watch the colors of the Santorini sunset from your own private space while enjoying sea views and the peaceful atmosphere of Finikia.
Open a bottle of local Santorini wine, prepare something in your kitchen and enjoy the evening from your terrace.
Sometimes the simplest moments become the most memorable ones.

A Fully Equipped Villa for a Comfortable Santorini Stay
A private villa offers something a traditional hotel room often cannot: space and independence.
Our villas have fully equipped kitchens and comfortable living areas, making them suitable for both short holidays and longer stays in Santorini.
You can prepare breakfast at home, keep drinks and local products in your kitchen or enjoy a relaxed meal without having to go to a restaurant every day.
For families in particular, having extra space and a kitchen can make a Santorini holiday much easier.

A Romantic Santorini Stay for Couples
Santorini has always been a destination for couples, honeymoons and anniversaries.
But romance does not have to mean spending every moment surrounded by other visitors.
Privacy, slow mornings, swimming together, watching the sunset from your terrace and discovering the island at your own pace can create a very different kind of romantic Santorini experience.
For couples who want to dedicate more meaningful time to their relationship, Pink Freud Villas also offers the possibility of private Relationship Wellness experiences, which can begin before arrival and continue during or after the stay.

A Santorini Villa for Families and Friends
Private villas are also an excellent choice for families or groups of friends traveling together.
Having bedrooms, bathrooms, living spaces, a kitchen and your own outdoor area allows everyone to enjoy time together while still having personal space.
You can spend the morning exploring the island, return for an afternoon swim and then walk to a nearby restaurant for dinner.
It creates a much more flexible way to experience Santorini.

Explore Santorini Like a Local
Your stay does not have to end at the villa.
Santorini offers sailing tours around the Caldera, wineries, traditional villages, beaches, hiking, local restaurants, cooking experiences and many other ways to discover the island.
As your hostess at Pink Freud Villas, I am always happy to share my personal recommendations and connect you with trusted local partners.
Whether you are looking for a sailing trip, restaurant recommendation, transfer, car rental or ideas for exploring Santorini, having someone local to ask can make your holiday easier and more personal.

Is Finikia a Good Place to Stay in Santorini?
For travelers who want to stay near Oia but prefer more privacy and a traditional village atmosphere, Finikia is an excellent choice.
You can walk to restaurants, reach Oia on foot and still return to a quieter part of Santorini at the end of the day.
It is particularly suited to travelers looking for a Santorini villa with a private pool, couples seeking privacy, families wanting more space and visitors who prefer to experience the island beyond its busiest tourist areas.

Make Pink Freud Villas Your Home in Santorini
Santorini is a place to explore, but it is also a place to slow down.
At Pink Freud Villas, we want you to have both.
Discover Oia, sail around the Caldera, swim in the Aegean, taste Santorini wines and explore the island’s villages.
Then come home to your private villa, your pool, your terrace and your own peaceful corner of Santorini.
Welcome to Pink Freud Villas.
Lena Kastrisiou
Owner and Hostess
Pink Freud Villas

Beyond Oia: 10 Unforgettable Things to Do in Santorini During Your Stay at Pink Freud Villas
Santorini is famous for its whitewashed villages, blue domes and unforgettable sunsets, but there is much more to the island than the iconic views of Oia.
When you stay at Pink Freud Villas in peaceful Finikia, you can enjoy the privacy of your villa while using it as a comfortable base for discovering beaches, traditional villages, local food, wineries and experiences around the island.
As your hostess, I always encourage guests to explore Santorini at their own pace. Here are some of my favorite ways to experience the island.
1. Walk From Finikia to Oia
One of the pleasures of staying at Pink Freud Villas is being able to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Finikia while still being within walking distance of Oia.
Start your day with a relaxed walk towards Oia, explore its small streets, shops and galleries, stop for coffee or lunch and enjoy the famous views.
Later, you can leave the crowds behind and return to the privacy of your villa and pool.
2. Sail Around the Santorini Caldera
Seeing Santorini from the sea is a completely different experience.
A sailing trip around the Caldera allows you to admire the dramatic volcanic landscape, swim in beautiful waters and enjoy several hours away from the busy villages.
Both daytime and sunset sailing trips are available. For couples, a sunset cruise can be particularly romantic, while families and groups often enjoy a relaxed daytime sailing experience.
3. Discover Santorini’s Beaches
Santorini’s volcanic history has created beaches unlike those found on many other Greek islands.
Spend a day discovering the island’s different coastal areas and combine swimming with a relaxed lunch by the sea.
Perissa and Perivolos are excellent choices for a longer beach day, while exploring some of the island’s quieter beaches can show you another side of Santorini.
4. Visit a Santorini Winery
Wine has been part of Santorini’s history and culture for centuries.
The island is particularly known for Assyrtiko, a distinctive white grape variety that thrives in Santorini’s volcanic environment.
Visiting a winery gives you the opportunity to learn about local winemaking, taste Santorini wines and discover a tradition that is deeply connected to the island.
A wine tasting can also be a wonderful activity for couples or groups of friends.
5. Explore Traditional Villages
Oia may be the most photographed village in Santorini, but it is certainly not the only one worth discovering.
Take time to visit villages such as Pyrgos and Megalochori, walk through narrow streets and discover traditional architecture, small churches and local cafés.
And do not forget Finikia itself.
Staying in a traditional Santorini village gives you the opportunity to experience a quieter rhythm of island life while remaining close to Oia.
6. Taste Authentic Santorini Cuisine
Food should be part of every Santorini holiday.
Try traditional dishes made with local ingredients such as Santorini tomatoes, fava, capers and local cheeses, alongside fresh fish and seafood.
There are excellent restaurants both close to Pink Freud Villas and throughout the island.
As your hostess, I am always happy to recommend restaurants according to what you are looking for, whether it is traditional Greek cuisine, seafood, fine dining, a romantic dinner or somewhere relaxed for the whole family.
7. Experience a Santorini Cooking Class
If you enjoy food, why only taste Greek cuisine when you can learn how to prepare it?
A cooking experience can be a wonderful way to spend a few hours discovering traditional recipes and ingredients.
It is also a fun bonding activity for couples, families and friends—and you return home with something more lasting than a photograph: recipes and memories you can recreate together.
8. Take a Day Trip to Thirassia
For a completely different experience, spend a few hours discovering Thirassia, the small island opposite Santorini.
Much quieter and less developed than Santorini, Thirassia offers a glimpse of traditional Cycladic island life, with small villages, local tavernas and beautiful views across the Caldera.
Boats depart from Ammoudi, making it an interesting day trip to combine with your stay near Oia.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch by the sea, walk around the island and experience a slower side of the Cyclades before returning to Santorini.
It is a wonderful choice for guests who want to discover something beyond the usual Santorini itinerary.
9. Make Time to Do Nothing
One of the biggest mistakes people sometimes make in Santorini is trying to see everything.
You are also here to have a holiday.
Spend a morning by your private pool. Have breakfast slowly. Read on your terrace. Open a bottle of Santorini wine in the evening and watch the colors of the sunset.
At Pink Freud Villas, privacy and space give you the freedom to enjoy Santorini without feeling that every day needs to be filled with sightseeing.
Sometimes doing nothing together becomes one of the best memories of a holiday.
10. Make Your Santorini Stay More Meaningful
Travel can also create an opportunity to reconnect.
Away from work, schedules and everyday responsibilities, couples and families often have something that can be difficult to find at home: uninterrupted time together.
For guests who would like to use some of that time more intentionally, Pink Freud Villas offers private Relationship Wellness experiences.
The experience can begin before your arrival with an online session, continue during your stay with private sessions and carefully selected bonding activities, and include an online follow-up after you return home.
Sailing, massage, dining and other Santorini experiences can also become part of a personalized stay focused on relaxation, connection and enjoyment.
Experience Santorini Your Way
There is no single perfect Santorini itinerary.
Perhaps your ideal holiday means sailing around the Caldera and exploring different parts of the island. Perhaps it means good food, wine and long afternoons by your private pool. Most likely, it is a little of both.
As your hostess at Pink Freud Villas, I am happy to help with personal recommendations for restaurants, sailing, activities, transfers, car rentals and experiences so that you can discover the Santorini that feels right for you.
Explore the island. Enjoy Oia. Discover somewhere unexpected.
Then return home to your private villa, pool and peaceful corner of Finikia.
Welcome to Pink Freud Villas.

Lena Kastrisiou
Owner & Hostess
Pink Freud Villas

We Take Care of You: Services to Make Your Stay at Pink Freud Villas Effortless
A beautiful villa is only one part of a memorable Santorini holiday. At Pink Freud Villas, we want you to feel looked after from the moment you book until the day you leave. Our approach is personal. We are not simply giving you the keys to a villa. We want to help you settle in, discover Santorini, enjoy your private space and spend less of your holiday worrying about practical details.
Your Santorini Experience Begins Before You Arrive
Once you book your stay at Pink Freud Villas, we send you our handpicked recommendations for Santorini. These include restaurants, beaches, sailing experiences, activities and places we genuinely believe are worth discovering. Rather than arriving on the island and spending hours searching online, you already have a selection of trusted suggestions to help you start planning your stay. And, of course, you can always ask us for recommendations according to your own interests.
Reliable Airport and Port Transfers
Arriving somewhere new should be easy. We can recommend reliable local drivers for your transfer from Santorini Airport or the port directly to Pink Freud Villas. If you prefer the independence of having your own vehicle, we can also suggest car rental options so you can explore Santorini at your own pace.
A Personal Welcome at Your Villa
Whenever possible, I personally welcome my guests upon arrival. I will show you around your villa, explain everything you need to know and answer your questions about the surrounding area. It is also an opportunity to talk about restaurants, beaches, sailing, wineries, villages and activities you might enjoy during your stay. Having someone local to ask can make discovering Santorini much easier and more personal.
Grocery Delivery to Your Villa
Would you like to arrive and find some essentials already waiting for you? Grocery delivery can be arranged for your villa, whether you would like breakfast items, drinks, fruit, snacks or other everyday necessities. Your villa has a fully equipped kitchen, giving you the freedom to prepare breakfast, a light lunch or dinner whenever you prefer. You can also ask us for suggestions for local food delivery when you simply want to stay home, relax and enjoy your villa.
Massage in the Privacy of Your Villa
After traveling or spending the day exploring Santorini, sometimes the best plan is not to go anywhere. A private massage can be arranged at your villa, allowing you to relax without leaving your own space. Combine it with a quiet afternoon by the pool and turn part of your holiday into your own private wellness experience.
Manicure, Hair and Beauty Services
Getting ready for a special dinner, anniversary, proposal or photoshoot? We can assist with recommendations for manicure, hair and other beauty services during your stay. The idea is simple: you enjoy your holiday while we help you find trusted local professionals when you need them.
Santorini Photoshoots and the Famous Flying Dress Experience
Santorini provides an extraordinary backdrop for photographs. If you would like professional photographs during your holiday, we can assist you with arranging a photoshoot around the island. For guests dreaming of the famous Santorini flying red dress photographs, we can also help you find the right experience and beautiful locations. Whether you are celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday or simply want wonderful memories of your trip, a professional photoshoot can become part of your Santorini experience.
Your Private Pool, Cared for Daily
One of the pleasures of staying at Pink Freud Villas is having your own private pool. The pools are cleaned daily so you can simply enjoy them. Swim in the afternoon, relax outside or stay at the villa in the evening and watch the colors of the Santorini sunset from your private space. Not every memorable Santorini moment requires leaving your villa.
Stay In, Cook, Order and Enjoy the Sunset
Some evenings, you may not feel like going to a restaurant at all. Your fully equipped kitchen means you can prepare your own meal using local ingredients, enjoy something simple with a bottle of Santorini wine or order food for delivery. Then sit outside, enjoy the sea and sunset views and spend the evening in the privacy of your villa. Having the choice to go out or stay home is one of the advantages of a private villa holiday.
Experiences Around Santorini
If you want to explore, I am happy to help you choose experiences that suit the way you like to travel. Sailing around the Caldera, visiting wineries and traditional villages, discovering beaches, taking a cooking class or exploring another side of the island can all become part of your stay. Recommendations are personal rather than one-size-fits-all. A couple celebrating an anniversary may want a very different Santorini experience from a family or a group of friends.
More Than a Place to Stay
At Pink Freud Villas, hospitality means more than providing a beautiful villa. It means being available when you need advice, helping with practical arrangements and sharing the local knowledge that can make your holiday easier. You have the privacy and independence of your own villa, but you are not left on your own to figure everything out.
You arrive. You relax. We takecare of the details.

Welcome to Pink Freud Villas.


Lena Kastrisiou


Owner & Hostess
Pink Freud Villas