New hotel openings, wellness retreats and more
Three island hotels to visit in Greece as the country reopens, and why your next proper holiday might just be at sea
THE ROOSTER, ANTIPAROS
Embrace a slower pace of life at The Rooster, a wellness-focused boutique hotel opening in June on Livadia Beach on the secluded Greek island of Antiparos. The hotel features 17 independent houses, each with a unique layout and design. Inspired by the golden beaches and cedar trees of the island, the houses look earthy and rustic with their combination of raw stone, unpolished wood and rough-hewn cotton finishings. The Rooster also has a spa offering holistic wellness programmes, as well as an organic farm where you can pick your own produce, have it cooked by a local chef and savour it al fresco. theroosterantiparos.com
SANTORINI SKY, SANTORINI
After a dry run last summer, Santorini Sky is gearing up to welcome guests again. Sitting atop Prophet Elias mountain, the highest point of Santorini, the hotel has eight private villas that offer seclusion and sensational views. The best one to book is the Master Villa, which boasts the highest infinity pool in all of Santorini. Designed by local architect Vassilis Zorzos, the property features local limestone and Greek marble. Although you’re 600 metres above sea level, the location is fairly convenient—only a 15-minute drive from the airport and the island’s beautiful beaches. santorinisky.com
OKU, KOS
New to the scene on the Greek island of Kos is an adults-only, village-inspired hotel called Oku. It’s made up of one- and two-storey cubist houses positioned around greenery, and each “room” at Oku Kos is equipped with an expansive patio. There are pools aplenty, including private ones in the suites. The retreat emphasises locally sourced food, an elevated wellness programme and privacy. Quiet time is best relished in Oku Kos’s stretch of beach with beds and open-air cabanas. Its sister hotel, Oku Ibiza, opens this month in Spain. okuhotels.com