Best for: A modern Grecian landmark with an unforgettable scale
In the hills of the far eastern Peloponnese, Amanzo feels less like a hotel and more like a modern acropolis – pale marble pavilions, clean lines, columns and wide open blue skies. Designed with Aman’s typical restraint, the pavilion is set in olive groves and gardens where each planting is considered, either framing the view, softening the architectural edge, or standing alone like a sculpture in a path or courtyard.
The hotel is oriented towards the sea so that the water is almost always in view – from the rooms, the 25-metre main pool and the restaurants. Amanzoe was designed by Ed Tuttle of Paris-based studio Design Realization, and what sticks with you most is the scale of it all: long paths between villas and colonnaded walkways, passing reflecting pools and gardens planted with herbs and wild grasses.
The main pool sits slightly higher to maximize the views, accessed by a set of steps so it is discreetly out of sight for sunbathers. The feature pool, set in front of a Grecian-style pavilion, is the focal point of the hotel. One side is anchored by a restaurant, while a cocktail bar in the center draws everyone in at sunset—essentially picking up the phone.
Down the hill, a private beach club is reached by a 15-minute transfer through scrubland and olive trees, with a relaxed restaurant that lends itself to long, lazy days by the sea. Or you can stay in your pavilion, which at 210 sq m includes its own garden, pool and both indoor and outdoor living spaces – with plenty of room to settle down.
It’s a place that feels grand without ever tipping over.
Address: Trachomacedonone 147, Acharnes 136 72
Website: aman.com/resorts/amanzoe
