Greece

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(21 addresses)

Mediterranean mildness in a mythological land

Greece, a resolutely Mediterranean country, is made up of three main regions, the Mainland Greece, the Peloponnese peninsula and nearly 9,800 islands and islets. The country is bordered to the east by the Aegean Sea, to the west by Ionian Sea. An omnipresent sea that from every mountain, even from Mount Olympus, can be admired. Cradle of our European culture, Greece offers cities, harbour towns, cliff-top monasteries, churches and ancient sites of great beauty. Furthermore, it has succeeded in preserving unequalled biodiversity in Europe with 9 national parks and 10 marine parks. The Hellenic nation is in everyone's minds with words like philosophy or democracy; its mythical places like Delphi, Santorini, Ithaca, Corfu, Crete ; or its culinary specialities such as feta, ouzo, olive oil, octopus, tzatziki, pita...

WHEN TO VISIT GREECE

ENJOY THE BEACH

June to September

EXPLORE OUR HERITAGE

Prefer spring and autumn

IONIAN ISLANDS & CYCLADES

May to September

OUR ADDRESSES IN GREECE

Amanzoe

Greece - Peloponnese

Style : A contemporary design inspired by classical Greek architecture Location : Nestled on a hillside in Porto Heli, Peloponnese, 2.5 hours' drive from Athens airport or 25 minutes by helicopter Capacity : 38 Pavilions, 4 Beach Cabanas & 10 Private Villas Highlights : A vast spa, a superb private beach & an enchanting panorama of the Aegean Sea and the Peloponnese countryside

Aristi Mountain Resort

Greece - Epirus

Style : The hotel respects the traditional Zagori architecture, enriched by modern amenities Location : In the heights of the village of Aristi, in the Epirus region of northern Greece, 50km from Ioannina Capacity : 24 spacious suites, rooms & villas styled in stone and wood Highlights : A mountain view spa & a flavourful cuisine blending tradition and creativity

Cali Mykonos

Greece - Cyclades

Style : A new address with a chic Cycladic style, featuring raw materials and cream tones Location : On the island of Mykonos, in the south-east region of Kalafati village, 11km from Chora, overlooking the Aegean Sea Capacity : 40 suites and individual villas accommodating up to 4 people Highlights : An amazing 110m long infinity pool, shaped like a feather, overlooking the Aegean Sea

Canaves Oia Suites

Greece - Cyclades

Style : A minimalist concept, all in white, decorated with luxury and elegance, offering a superb panorama of Santorini Bay Location : In the superb village of Oia, north of Santorini's Caldera, overlooking the Aegean Sea Capacity : 40 Suites with pool & 1 Villa accommodating 8 people Highlights : The "Panorama Balcony" for an exclusive private dinner & cave-style spa

Cosme

Greece - Cyclades

Style : A chic Cycladic atmosphere revisited in white and beige tones, paying homage to the earth Location : At the northern outskirts of the port town of Naoussa, Paros Capacity : 40 Suites distributed between resort view and sea view Highlights : Cosme's location is idyllic, facing Agioi Anargyroi beach, with your feet in the sand...

Eagles Villas

Greece - Macedonia

Style : A contemporary refuge with a bohemian-chic style, blending natural materials like rattan, whitewashed walls, and marine hues Location : At the entrance to the village of Ouranoupoli, in Chalkidiki, 2 hours from Thessaloniki Capacity : 42 contemporary villas with private pool, terrace and soothing sea views Highlights : Advantages SERANDIPIANS Network & the perfect balance between privacy and personalised hotel services

Ekies All Senses Resort

Greece - Macedonia

Style : A Design Hotels property mixing tradition and modernity Location : On the beach of Vourvourou, in the Sithonia peninsula in the Halkidiki region, in northern Greece and 120km from Thessaloniki Capacity : 80 Rooms combining contemporary design and traditional Greek elements Highlights : The "barefoot luxury" concept, which invites you to experience luxury and elegance in a relaxed way

Eliamos Kefalonia

Greece - Ionian Islands

Style : Warm minimalism and raw stone to enhance the Ionian heritage Location : On a hill overlooking the Ionian Sea, south of the spectacular island of Kefalonia Capacity : 12 detached villas with panoramic terraces and private saltwater pools Highlights : The rare intimacy of a 12-acre estate combined with Relais & Châteaux excellence

Elounda Mare Hotel

Greece - Crete

Style : A charming property between gardens, coves, and a golden beach Location : Near Elounda, in the Aghios Nikolaos region on the North-East coast of Crete Capacity : 25 Rooms, 22 Suites, 25 Bungalows & 10 Villas (including 3 new ones in 2023) making a total of 83 rooms Highlights : The only Relais & Châteaux property on Crete to date, a guarantee of an exceptional stay on the island of Zeus

Euphoria Retreat

Greece - Peloponnese

Style : An elegant architecture of curves, arches and domes, reflecting Byzantine influence Location : In Mystras, in a vast forest in the Peloponnese, a 2.5-hour drive from Athens Capacity : 45 rooms and suites offering monastic comfort, inspired by the Byzantine era, where every detail is designed to provide peace and tranquility. Highlights : A philosophy of well-being based on balance and happiness, blending Hellenic care, traditional Chinese medicine, and the science of naturalism

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PRACTICAL GUIDE

ENTRANCE AND SECURITY

- Valid national identity card or passport

CLIMATE

- A Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and very hot, dry summers
- The rainiest months are December, January and February

TIME DIFFERENCE

- Greece is on GMT+2
- In winter and summer alike, there is a +1 hour time difference

LANGUAGE

- Greek is the national language
- English spoken in tourist areas

HEALTH & VACCINATION

- Vaccination record update

CURRENCY

- The currency is the Euro

ELECTRICITY

- 220 volts
- No adapter needed

TIP

- Tipping is not obligatory but is appreciated

As this information may change, we invite you to consult
The website of your country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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