On an island where space is a luxury, there’s a stylish den in the curve of Ormos Korfos Bay that provides plenty of room to breathe.
Panoptis Escape
MykonosPanoptis Escape
MykonosAs close as earthly beings could ever get to Mount Olympus, expect treatment worthy of the gods at Myconian Collection’s cloud-grazing refuge above Elia’s beach.
As close as earthly beings could ever get to Mount Olympus, expect treatment worthy of the gods at Myconian Collection’s cloud-grazing refuge above Elia’s beach.
The family-owned brand is somewhat of a household name when it comes to the mention of Mykonos. Famous for their warm hospitality, here they’ve taken over a picture-perfect enclave of the island’s south coast. Gazing down on Myconian’s other hideouts delightfully tripping down the hillside to the sea beyond is Panoptis Escape.
This boutique resort brings everything from delectable seafood to the beach itself to your doorstep. There’s seemingly no need to leave, and to be honest, you probably won’t want to.
- 21 suites and villas, 12 with private pools
- Alongside the on-site restaurant and bar, guests can book a table at all other Myconian Collection hotels
- Elia beach is accessible via shuttle or walkable tunnels
- Mykonos Town is only 20 minutes away via complimentary shuttle
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- 21 suites and villas, 12 with private pools
- Alongside the on-site restaurant and bar, guests can book a table at all other Myconian Collection hotels
- Elia beach is accessible via shuttle or walkable tunnels
- Mykonos Town is only 20 minutes away via complimentary shuttle
- Minimum age is 8 years old
A sense of
place
In a hotel whose moniker means ‘where man meets his gods’, it makes sense that the first thing to grab your attention is the view. Spied from almost every angle (and bedroom) is a far-reaching vista across the Aegean that sets the dreamy care-free tone.
While not adults only, the youngest guests don’t go below eight, so, the feeling is one of grown-up sophistication. The attentive service is sure to make guests feel like honoured members of the divine.
Its essence...
In pursuit of...
With an aesthetic that’s hard to pigeonhole, this is one for the design buffs. There’s a bit of everything: faux horned skulls and cacti that call to Arizona and Mexico; woven rattans and soft linens like an Ibizan bolthole; safari-inspired lion sculptures and animal prints; and, of course, local stone and oversized artefacts solidify its Greek heritage. That might sound like a lot to take in, but of all the design-heavy hotels on the island, Panoptis manages to balance its quirky and its calm. Its aesthetics creating a place where every corner is both photogenic and rejuvenating.
On location
For anyone who thought it impossible to have a beach on a clifftop, Panoptis is here to defy them. Redefining the term ‘private beach’, the hotel has swapped the usual pool tiles for a sandy blanket encircling the main pool. Flavours from the sea are also brought to the summit in the form of the restaurant’s delectable dishes. The ocean’s edge is never far away though, accessed through a network of tunnels and lifts.
A Carrier
curation
A deity wants for nothing, and Panoptis’ ‘Artisans’ make sure that’s the case here. It seems that nothing is too much trouble for them so whatever the request it’s always worth asking. From in-hotel experiences like special spa treatments and heavenly hidden private dinners to adventures outside the walls such as bespoke helicopter tours and excursions around the best sights on Mykonos.
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With Greek-chic style, tempting homegrown fare and even a couple of the archetypal wind-traps, the only Mykonos trademark sacrificed here is the wild party-sphere.
On the periphery of the party scene, this history-laden refuge is the place to return to for a come down from the sightseeing and beach club buzz.