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“The product is obviously the priority. It must be top quality. Then it is about presenting it on the plate. First it should be pleasing to the eye. Then comes the explosion of flavours that must be tamed by the palate”. At the heart of Athens, chef Arnaud Bignon is the ambassador of a melange of French and Greek gastronomy that juggles with flavours, fragrances, colours, and presentation ideas; it also has fun with sweet and salty and ‘surf and turf’ combinations. His poached sole and iced cream of white asparagus topped with grated truffle, his slab of foie gras with caramelised bitter orange and Xocopili chocolate sauce, or his curried crab with mint jelly and green apple sauce can be savoured in this lovely establishment just minutes away from the Panathinaiko stadium built entirely of white marble - where the first modern Olympic Games were held - and close to the Acropolis. Another Greek legend is born.
The Myconian Ambassador Thalasso Spa Center invites you to a “tête-à-tête” with the deep blue Aegean Sea. Nestled on the hillside and surrounded by gardens, this temple of luxury and wellness provides you breathtaking, panoramic views. Here you will be delighted to enjoy the exceptional services and charming Myconian hospitality. After exploring the Greek isles, their treasures and beautiful landscapes, indulge in some highly deserved pampering in the superb thalassotherapy centre - unique on the island - offering massages, baths and divine treatments. Also on site: 3 indoor, therapeutic seawater pools, each with a specific degree of salinity and temperature. Pure enchantment!
On this native island of the Greek god Zeus, sits the Elounda Mare hotel and its bleached-white limestone cottages looking out onto the turquoise waters of the Mirabello bay. An ethereal light bathes this retreat and its maze of gardens of intoxicating scents. The spacious and intimate bedrooms - some of them with a private pool - enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Mediterranean. The private beach, the tennis courts, the spa and the splendid golf course, the last two both only 500 metres away, will offer plenty to fill your days. This location is also the perfect place from which to discover Crete and its legends, monasteries and chapels bequeathed by the Byzantine civilisation.
From the terraced roof surrounded by low walls, the view of the sun setting over the Santorini Caldera volcano is absolutely sublime. Welcome to the Maltese Estate, a neoclassical mansion built in the 19th century that is a pearl of the Cyclades. The immense veranda overlooks the pure blue of the lagoon and offers a pavilion with a small light green swimming pool. Take a boat trip to explore the undersea treasures or the black-lava volcanic island of Nea Kameni, and laze on the famous red beach of coloured pebbles at the foot of the cliffs… Unforgettable.
Nestled in the village of Oia, which offers one of the best views in Santorini to admire the sunsets over the volcano, the Kirini is a world of blue and white that soothes the senses and the mind. A splendid view of the turquoise Aegean Sea, service that takes care of every detail and anticipates your slightest wish, a restaurant sculpted into the rocks next to the swimming pool, a luxury spa, princely breakfasts…
Well, Epicurus was Greek you know!
The authentic little village of Pyrgos is perched on the highest spot on Santorini and is a lovely place to lose yourself in the labyrinth of alleys, where, between two whitewashed houses, your gaze will plunge down to the turquoise waters below. Crossing the threshold of Zannos Melathron is like walking into an irresistible dream. Standing back to back with the rock face, this house used to belong to a local ship owner and is a maze of vaulted rooms and romantic alcoves, with high ceilings and mellow lighting. Head for the outdoor terrace to wine and dine while gazing into the eyes of your loved one or at the blaze of blue all around you. In the evening, the flicker of the flaming torches mingles with the twinkling lights of the town far below… Simply superb.
