Santo Pure | A'ARU Collective

Santo Pure offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of life. From the moment you step inside, you are enveloped in a world of pure bliss where luxury meets sustainable living.

The suites are designed to offer guests a serene environment where they can relax and rejuvenate their senses. Tastefully decorated blending modern and traditional elements. The white-washed walls and sleek furnishings with natural materials offer a sense of calmness, while the vibrant colours of the Aegean sea and sky outside add a touch of vibrancy.

Allow yourself to be enveloped into the wellness experience, where your body and mind will be rejuvenated, and your spirit lifted by soothing aromas of essential oils, calming music, and gentle lighting. The expert team of therapists will guide you through a range of treatments designed to heal and nourish your body, from massages to facials, and everything in between.

The sun sets cast a golden glow over the restaurant terrace where guests take in the stunning views and savour the flavours of the Mediterranean. Dining is more than a meal, it’s an experience as each menu features locally sourced ingredients, highlighting the bounty of Greece's rich culinary heritage. Dishes are expertly crafted by the talented chefs, who infuse each plate with creativity and passion.

Santo Pure sets a new standard for responsible travel. Their dedication to detail, community support, and environmental preservation make them a standout choice for travellers looking to experience the beauty of Greece while minimizing their impact on the planet.

In 2021 Santo Pure introduced the ‘Sustainable Supplies-Initiative for a sustainable future' programme in collaboration with Local Food Experts with a goal to form a group of suppliers who are trained in sustainable procurement to transition from local products to sustainable products.

11 partners/suppliers were initially identified to create a group of sustainable suppliers and gradually build a sustainable supply chain.

Participants in the program are being trained in sustainable business practices related to the environment, society, corporate governance, and supply chain management.

By the end of the programme each supplier will gain substantial knowledge of sustainable practices in the food sector, understand the principles of sustainable corporate governance, and gain tools and novel, readily applicable sustainability practices.

This 'Sustainable Supplies-Initiative for a sustainable future' programme aligns with the hotel’s long-term sustainable development vision and brings them closer to sustainable hospitality in Santorini.

In collaboration with the Lassithi Plateau Agricultural Cooperative, Santo Pure are pioneering the transition to regenerative agriculture in the region by implementing a programme "Regenerating Lassithi Plateau and its People | Towards a Sustainable Food Destination" which is designed to prioritise the local environment, community, and economic development.

Local farmers are trained on the implementation of regenerative practices enabling cultivated land to regenerate supporting essential ecosystems, providing clean air and water, healthy plants and animals, balance and quality. Thus maximizing biodiversity, minimizing soil disturbance, and keeping the soil alive all year round.

These practices enhance crop profitability while also providing financial support to the local community with better income opportunities by sourcing their produce for use in the hotel.

Santo Pure is committed to contributing to the actions for preventing climate change and environmental degradation, as well as to a sustainable, healthy, and environmentally friendly food system.

They follow the principles of the European Green Agreement and aim to connect sustainable food production with gastronomy, offering healthy, slow-food options to the guests.

They have implemented a 360º approach incorporating 4 pillars to contribute to sustainable hospitality in Santorini.

Food production in the gardens: they cultivate organic herbs, fruits, nuts, and vegetables using certified sustainable practices. Providing their restaurants and bars’ needs for fresh products and aromatic herbs come from their own production.

Sustainable man-made landscape management: By taking care of soil health, reduce water use, onsite composting and use of organic fertilizers only encourages the development of biodiversity zones that contribute to creating a self-controlled sustainable ecosystem.

Issues related to energy & soil: Reduce their carbon footprint by implementing a coherent policy of sustainable practices for horticulture and cultivation.

Using EU approved formulations and avoiding the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and thereby allowing the soil’s organic matter to function and sequester carbon.

Mindset transformation through small actions: informing and educating stakeholders including executives, employees, existing and future guests, partners and suppliers.