Deciding on the perfect destination for a family getaway can be a Herculean task. Greece is always a great choice, and if sustainably fashionable describes your family, Greece eco-chic family retreats should be on your list.
Eco-chic is the new quiet luxury, and as with all things, Greece takes it to next level dimensions.
With the most Mediterranean coastline in Europe, Greece has something to offer absolutely everybody – it is purely a matter of preference.
And when you not only prefer the best but expect it, Greece eco-chic family retreats deliver.
One&Only Aesthesis
Best for Active Families
Discreetly secluded along the Athenian Riviera in the exclusive community of Glyfada, a gloriously restored piece of Greek history lies.
Once home to Athen’s Asteria, a favored destination of movie stars, filmmakers, and musicians during the ’60s and ’70s, this 21-hectare [50 acre] nature reserve has been returned to its former glory as one of the most popular of Greece eco-chic family retreats – One&Only Aesthesis.
Three leading architecture firms and an interior design team at Muza Lab redefined the luxury of this Grecian escape.
Today, One&Only Aesthesis caters to guests’ every wish from the moment they arrive. Understated elegance and raw serenity are the hallmarks of One&Only, which dares not compete with the area’s natural beauty.
One&Only Aesthesis boasts two restaurants and three bars. Spanish triple-Michelin-starred chef Paco Morales transforms family-friendly Andalusian and Mediterranean cuisine into an unparalleled fine dining experience.
Boosting an impressive pool bar, beach bar, and refreshing enclave nestled under the branches of olive trees, guests enjoy fresh smoothies, snacks, and Athenian-inspired cocktails.
The resort’s Club One offers a full suite of fitness classes, professional tennis courts and tennis clinics, bikes, hiking through their protected forests, and running trails.
Rejuvenation is a mission statement for One&Only, with body and mind the only functions of their wellness clinic and Guerlain spa—the spa also offers mini pampering sessions for the kids.
One&Only Aesthesis offers an extensive range of activities focused on unforgettable family experiences. Charter a yacht to explore the Greek Islands, secluded beaches, or discover hidden history with private tours of the Acropolis.
The Kid’s Club offers unique activities, including Greek arts and crafts, Little Archaeologists, mini Olympics, and a visit to the butterfly-filled Insectarium.
Located just 30 minutes from Piraeus Port and Athens International Airport, VIP Mercedes-Benz and Range Rover transfers are available for families of up to three adults and two children under 12. Larger families can also be accommodated on request.
Rates start at €2,500 per night for a room with a balcony and bungalows from €2,700.
If you prefer your own space, the resort offers a variety of private residences, villas, and two-bedroom homes with rates ranging from €6,000 for a residence to €22,500 for a two-bedroom house.
Mandarin Oriental – Costa Navarino
Best for Eco Sport Families
Everything you expect from a Mandarin Oriental resort but on the shores of the Mediterranean’s Ionian Sea intimately embraced into a Greece eco-chic family retreat.
Tucked into the southwestern edge of the Peloponnese peninsula, the Mandarin Oriental is constructed into the hillside delivering stunning views of the sea and surrounding coastline.
Mandarin Oriental amenities are legendary; explore the coast on a private yacht while enjoying gourmet food, snorkel or scuba dive in hidden coves, hike to a waterfall, rappel in Sfaktiria Island, or simply enjoy the exclusivity of the beach.
For golf enthusiasts, four world-class golf courses, all within easy reach of Costa Navarino. Recognized at the World Golf Awards as the World’s Best Golf Venue and Europe’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility, the Mandarin Oriental offers complete golf packages that includes breakfast, Green Fee, 45-minute massage, and whiskey, wine, or beer tasting.
On-site, the Mandarin Oriental can arrange a beach bonfire or a mini Olympics for your family. Over at the Teen & Family Zone, there are arcade games, movie nights, Survivor games, and treasure hunts.
Eight dining venues offer a variety of cuisines, from casual to fine dining – allowing guests to explore Greek, Italian, Levantine, Modern French, and Mediterranean fare. Guests can even reserve a private kitchen and a culinary masterclass.
The closest airport is Kalamata International Airport, which has ten international connections. Athens airport is a three-hour drive across the gorgeous countryside or a quick flight to Kalamata airport. Alternatively, there is a helipad available for a seamless arrival.
You can choose to stay in a suite or villa with rates starting around €2,300 per night for suites and €2,700 for villas.
ekies All Senses Resort
Best for Nature Loving & Outdoor Families
For casual luxury surrounded by stunning natural beauty, a kick back and live the barefoot life style of Greece eco-chic family retreats, ekies is an award-winning resort and a member of Design Hotels focusing on Greece’s natural beauty.
Located on the southern coast of Central Macedonia at Vourvourou Bay in Sithonia, ekies offers a full sensory escape from your regular life. The resort is a green and blue paradise – with a pristine beach surrounded by rocky islands, clear waters, and pine forests.
The resort is a 75-minute drive from Thessaloniki Airport, but transfers are available, allowing guests to relax from the moment they land.
For families with furry members, ekies welcomes four-footed friends under 24 lbs (11kg) though they are not permitted on the beach.
Restored and redesigned over 11 years into one of Greece’s most eco-friendly resorts, owner Alexandra Efstathiadou created a haven using sustainable materials and minimal waste.
Each room and suite is unique and features traditional Greek design through a contemporary perspective.
Three restaurants and two bars offer fine dining, with choices ranging from modern Greek cuisine to traditional taverna fare or modern twists on casual fare.
Power up with raw smoothies and healthy teas, or opt for a fresh fruit cocktail (kid-friendly and adult versions).
One of the most appealing features of ekies is its outstanding activities program for children.
Influenced by Montessori, ekies’ Kid’s Club programs give children the tools to develop their imagination, express themselves creatively through handicrafts, and connect with nature through growing their own plants in the greenhouse.
Movie nights are curated to inspire and evoke exciting discussions and cultivate aesthetic appreciation.
Choose from a gorgeous selection of unique rooms and suites, or make your stay more exclusive by selecting a private villa.
Rates begin at €330 per night for a room, €550 for a suite, and €1,200 for a private villa.
Native Eco Villas
Best for Family Privacy
Santorini’s iconic village of Imerovigli, with its white villas and blue-dome roofs scaling the cliffs over the island’s caldera, is iconic.
For Georgios & Sophie – owners of Native Eco Villas – the five years they invested in renovating three classic Imerovigli buildings using only ecologically friendly building techniques and materials was a labor of passion, earning them global recognition.
Using minimalist Scandinavian design and Cycladic touches, the villas are an elegant escape into eco-luxury and one of the most beautiful villages in the world.
One of Native Eco Villas’ most appealing features is the possibility of booking two or all three villas for your family. This way, you can enjoy the island almost as if you were in your private oasis.
Having the entire compound to yourself is the ultimate in privacy and luxury, ensuring everyone can enjoy the island (and each other) at their own speed.
Renting the entire compound provides families with separation and community space, allowing everyone to create their own getaway experience.
Native Eco Villa’s Residence, with its stunning view of the sea-filled volcanic basin, is a genuine home away from home. The main en-suite shower looks out over the caldera—a one-of-a-kind shower experience.
Getting to Santorini is easiest between May and October, when many European airlines offer direct flights for the high season into Santorini airport.
Daily rates range from €590 to €820, and bookings of at least 3 nights can receive a 10% discount and complimentary travel transfer.
eumelia
Best for Organic Lifestyle Families
If you love organic farm-to-table food – in fact, the entire farm and nature experience – then eumelia is spot on.
Eumelia offers a full sensory organic experience in the form of getaways and retreats.
Consisting of rustic stone buildings, olive groves, a working farm, and mountains, guests can unwind to the rhythm of sunrise and sunset and enjoy the pace of life in the slow lane – they can become actively involved in the day-to-day operations.
The entire estate relies on geothermal and solar water heating, recycling, and composting – eumelia is proud to be Greece’s most ecological and green farm and accommodation.
The total experience is personalized for each guest. It can include wine tastings, workshops such as how to make artisanal soap, and even cooking classes with eumelia’s resident chef and savor the reward of engaging with the slow food process.
In August and September, kids have the chance to help bring in the harvest and winemaking—picking grapes and stomping on them to the sounds of Grecian music.
Cats and dogs are welcome and permitted to roam freely with the family.
Eumelia is located in rural Greece – in the heart of Laconia on the Peloponnese peninsula. The estate is a one-hour and 45-minute drive from Kalamata Airport or a three-hour and 30-minute drive from Athens. VIP guest transfers are available.
Rates remain the same throughout the year and start at €745 to €876 for a minimum two-night stay.
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Greece is iconic, mythological, historical, but most importantly, quintessentially elegantly Mediterranean, and Greece eco-chic retreats perfectly embody all of it.
Greece elevates quiet luxury to sustainable dimensions. The world is full of eco-chic destinations, with the Caribbean among the best.
But for those who prefer the warmth of the Mediterranean over the cold Atlantic, in many ways, Greece is unrivaled.
For HNW entrepreneurs, investors, and families seeking to transform their Greek dreams in reality, schedule your Free Confidential and Comprehensive Consultation today.
