CAVO VENTUS LUXURY VILLA is an estate destination wedding venue in Santorini, Greece, hosting 130 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about €40,000 (our estimate), reached from Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR), 20–25 minutes by car.
CAVO VENTUS LUXURY VILLA
Guests arrive at this clifftop estate to sweeping Aegean vistas and whitewashed architecture that frames the caldera in every direction.
About CAVO VENTUS LUXURY VILLA
Guests arrive at this clifftop estate to sweeping Aegean vistas and whitewashed architecture that frames the caldera in every direction.
From the moment they step onto the terraces, the sea becomes the backdrop to every moment, ceremony, cocktails, dinner.
Cavo Ventus delivers the raw drama of Santorini's geology alongside polished hospitality.
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Cavo Ventus was the most breathtaking wedding venue we could have imagined. The views are unreal, the property is impeccably maintained, and the atmosphere felt both luxurious and intimate.
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Capacity
- Standing reception
- 130 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 20 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 2 rooms
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Shortest whole-property stay
- 2 nights
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About €40,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- €8,000 to €18,000 venue feeAisle estimate
- Not included
- Rooms
House rules
- Music until
- 02:00
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- JTR, 25 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- No
The spaces
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Island, modern, elegantAisle estimate
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Private grounds
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Perched 300 meters above sea level with unobstructed caldera and sunset views
- Accommodates up to 150 guests across multiple event spaces and villa suites
- Private infinity pool overlooking the Aegean Sea
- On-site kitchen and culinary team for customized menus
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and welcome reception on the main terrace; sunset views over cocktails
- 11:00 AMCeremony on the cliff terrace (90 minutes); guest seating with sea backdrop
- 1:00 PMCocktail hour and group photos; canapés and prosecco by the pool
- 7:00 PMDinner service in main dining pavilion; toasts and dancing until midnight
- 11:00 AMFarewell brunch on the terrace before guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- JTR · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Santorini (Thira) National Airport.
- Direct line
- 697 434 8417
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What's included in a venue rental?+
Venue access, event spaces, tables, chairs, basic lighting, and on-site coordination. Catering, beverages, flowers, and photography are typically arranged separately or through preferred vendors.
Can we accommodate guests staying on-site?+
Yes. The property includes villa suites with sea views. Many couples house their wedding party and family at Cavo Ventus for a multi-day celebration.
What's the weather like in peak wedding season?+
June through September offers warm, dry conditions (25–30°C). September and early October provide ideal temperatures with fewer crowds. Wind can occur, ask about backup indoor spaces.
How far is the venue from the airport?+
Approximately 20 minutes by car from Santorini (Thira) Airport. Private transfers and helicopter arrivals are available options.
Do you offer wedding planning services?+
The venue provides day-of coordination and vendor recommendations. Many couples hire independent wedding planners familiar with Santorini logistics.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Standing reception: 130 guests
“Maximum 130 (standing)”
Read the source for standing receptionSmallest party taken: 20 guests
“Minimum 20 Guests”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 2 rooms
“Cavo Ventus has 2 beautifully furnished bedrooms with queen-sized beds, 2 bathrooms one with jacuzzi bath.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 4 guests
“Sleeps 4”
Read the source for sleepsWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“In case the villa is booked for a minimum of two nights, a wedding event can be hosted with no extra charge.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesShortest whole-property stay: 2 nights
“In case the villa is booked for a minimum of two nights, a wedding event can be hosted with no extra charge.”
Read the source for shortest whole-property stayWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“This is a private villa but the accommodation is not included in the wedding venue hire.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The most iconic spot with uninterrupted views for your wedding vows and heartfelt promises”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“Finally, Cavo Ventus offers its own private bar with different open bar options, while for the dinner, you will be able to choose a catering company.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBar on site: Yes
“CAVO VENTUS offers exclusive access to the outdoor areas for your wedding celebrations, a fully equipped bar and our dedicated service & bar team.”
Read the source for bar on siteNot included: Rooms
“This is a private villa but the accommodation is not included in the wedding venue hire.”
Read the source for not includedMusic until: 02:00
“After midnight, music is lowered to preserve the serenity of the Caldera Music stops at 02:00am”
Read the source for music untilParking: Yes
“Importantly, the venue’s parking area, located just outside, is easily accessible by mini-vans/coaches/taxis.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: No
“Venue does have steps, so is not fully accessible.”
Read the source for step-free accessReception outdoors: Yes
“Dinner area that offers breathtaking views to Caldera and the Aegean Sea”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“An entirely seperate level with your own personal bar! Dance the night away with your loved ones”
Read the source for space for dancingSwimming pool: Yes
“This wedding venue offers beautiful views from the private terrace of 400 square metres, pool area and garden.”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“Dinner area that offers breathtaking views to Caldera and the Aegean Sea”
Read the source for sea viewGardens: Yes
“This wedding venue offers beautiful views from the private terrace of 400 square metres, pool area and garden.”
Read the source for gardensPrivate grounds: Yes
“Complete privacy in a secluded cliffside location exclusively for your use”
Read the source for private groundsHistoric building: Yes
“CAVO VENTUS is one estate that is built on three outdoor levels and designed around a 200-year-old stone windmill, that adds to its beauty and charm.”
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