5 New Hotels To Experience In Greece This Summer

15.04.2024 - 18:09 / forbes.com

As the summer season in Greece officially begins, new properties are set to open to lure visitors to this perennial favorite. The marquee islands Mykonos and Santorini are, as usual, the setting for new vacation options but so are islands across the island chains that aren’t usually in the conversation.

Santo Mine Oia Suites Set to open April 20^th in the village of Oia in Santorini’s northwest, this 37 suite resort was carved into the famous island cliffs above Ammoudi Bay, site of dueling tavernas on its beach. Each of the suites has its own pool or Jacuzzi and clear, private views of the sunset that crowds gather elsewhere in Oia to observe. The interiors of the suites are neutral in color and contemporary with a few striped or print accessories, leaving the drama to the outdoors. And if gazing at that view isn’t relaxing enough, there’s also a spa with a traditional hammam.

Nearby, those who need more space and privacy can find both in the new Villas by Santo Collection, two four bedroom villas, one 2508 square feet, the other 2766 square feet, also perched on the cliffs with sunset and sea views. Both have extensive outdoor spaces, pools and personal concierges to organize private chefs and exclusive excursions. And they can be combined to accommodate 16 guests.

DEOS Mykonos The busy Daktylides brothers, who have expanded their father’s original hotel presence on Mykonos that started with a bed and breakfast into the 12 resort Myconian Collection spread around this popular island, open DEOS, their newest, in May. (It’s also a member of The Set Collection.) Set on a hilltop overlooking the sea, the island’s famous windmills and across to the islands of Delos, Syros, and Tinos, but within a five minute walking distance of Mykonos Town, the resort provides a private, calm environment despite its proximity to town. Accommodations within the classic whitewashed Cycladic architecture range from 323 square foot rooms with a private hot tub or pool to the 1,292 square foot, two bedroom Alpha Residence with an extensive terrace and large private pool. The brothers’ emphasis on well executed, local cuisine is showcased in the Epico Restaurant and wellness practices in the full service Sana Spa with treatments utilizing local botanicals plus Pilates, yoga and a marble indoor pool.

Gundari Secluded Folegandros, northwest of Santorini and with a permanent population of just 600 residents, has had some tourist development over the years with simple hotels near the main town but the tone here is still sleepy and authentic. Gundari, opening mid-May, is its first reach into the luxury market, but one designed to fit into the environment with natural materials taking center stage including the façade created with