Escape to Greece!

Pack your bags and get ready to travel to the best destinations in beautiful Greece, as proposed by Angelika Taschen herself.

Text: HELEN PAPAIOANNOU

The land of gods and scholars. The birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy. This fascinating slice of history, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, is also one of the most popular vacation destinations, and has lately proven to be an all-year and full-land destination. Breathtaking landscapes, the hospitality of the inhabitants, and fabulous hotels, make it the dream destination of many travelers. The fresh and healthy cuisine, the crystal clear sea, and the canvas-worthy sunsets do the rest—a trip to Greece is pure delight.

Yes, it has much more to offer than just the blue and white islands of the Cyclades. In this illustrated book from Taschen’s Great Escapes series, Angelika Taschen presents the most beautiful hotels in the multifaceted country that Luisa calls home. Each place is presented with magnificent photos and a description, supplemented with useful information, such as details on how to get there, as well as book and film recommendations. Angelika travels from the mountains of Macedonia in the north to the Peloponnese and mythical places like Corinth, Sparta, and Olympia, and to the groups of islands in the south. She opens the doors to some of the country’s most extraordinary hotels, including Imaret in Kavala, located in a former Ottoman complex; Tainaron Blue Retreat in a secluded former defense tower in the Mani; and The Windmill, a converted windmill on the island of Kimolos in the Cyclades. She invites readers to discover legendary luxury hotels, like Eagles Palace in Halkidiki or Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Spetses, and takes them to enchanting B&Bs like Guesthouse Mazaraki in Mystras or Mèlisses on Andros, run by food blogger Allegra Pomilio.

Along her itinerary, she visits hotels on well-known picturesque islands—such as the Mystique on Santorini and the Soho Roc House on Mykonos—but also accommodations in remote places like the Mediterraneo on the island of Kastelorizo, which lies in the very southeast of Greece off the Turkish coast. In addition she shows interesting architectural and design concepts, such as The Rou Estate hotel village, a historic, carefully restored hamlet on Corfu; the minimalist Olea All Suite Hotel on Zakynthos; and Ammos on Crete, where no two pieces of furniture are alike and new eccentric pieces are added every year.

Even if travelling seems a far away dream at the moment, further away from any dreamy destination, this book is a reminder that Greece’s eternal sunshine is always here, waiting to be cherished…