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A modern spin on traditional Cycladic architecture, this hilltop resort overlooks the Aegean. Built with local stone and marble, the boxy, 100-key resort spread across eleven buildings opened in 2019. Fragrant Mediterranean gardens surround two large, freeform swimming pools plus a children’s pool.
There’s a small spa, sauna and gym for grown-ups, as well as two restaurants with a focus on fine dining, particularly at the inventive (and expensive) Galazia Hytra. But at heart this is a family resort, with a down-to-earth atmosphere.
It’s a short walk to Pounta bay, with its kite surfing facilities and rowdy beach bars.
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Paros, Greek Islands, Greece[10.6 miles]
This huge church, whose name derives from the Greek for ‘100 entrances’, has architectural, artistic, and historic interest. Look out for the 11th-century frescoes and 4th-century sculptures taken from the temple of Demeter nearby. The Byzantine Museum on site has an interesting collection of icons and wood carvings.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Aiki, Greek Islands, Greece[10.8 miles]
The Regina is a wooden kaiki (fishing boat) available for slow cruises from Aliki. The skipper, Dimitris Skiadas, comes from a long line of local fishermen and knows the Aegean inside out. You can try fishing using traditional nets, and grill your catch on board, or just snorkel around hidden coves and sea caves.
Best for ages: 8+ | £20 | 3-7 hours
Paros, Greek Islands, Greece[13.2 miles]
A wide, sandy beach on the narrow strait between Paros and Antiparos, Pounta is the island’s kitesurfing centre, thanks to the steady sideward winds. Even if you aren’t a kite boarder, it’s entertaining to watch the action from the comfort of a sunbed.
Best for ages: 13+ | £40 | 1-3 hours
Naxos, Greek Islands, Greece[14.1 miles]
The conspicuous ‘Gate to Nowhere’ should have led to the never-completed Temple of Apollo, but today it’s is the perfect place to watch the glorious Aegean sunsets. It was allegedly built on the spot where the cad Theseus abandoned faithful Ariadne who’d helped him kill the Minotaur.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
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Greek Islands, Greece
The largest, richest and still undiscovered island of the Cyclades offers stunning sandy coastline and dramatic vistas over canyons and valleys.
Greek Islands, Greece
Lively and sophisticated, Paros has become upmarket in recent years, with five-star hotels, high-end restaurants, and design shops popping up among the medieval villages, craft workshops, and wellness retreats.
