Land of gods and scholars, the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy, Greece is one of the most popular vacation places. But there is more to enjoy than islands and beaches. In this Great Escapes edition,Angelika Taschen presents the most beautiful Greek hotelswith gorgeous photos as well asbook and film recommendations.Mythical places, dreamlike beachesA voyage to the most beautiful hotels in GreeceGreeces ancient art and culture form the cradle of Western civilizationnumerous monuments and museums tell to this day of the countrys rich history. Greece is unique also by virtue of its breathtaking landscapes, the hospitality of its inhabitants, and its fabulous hotels, making it the dream destination of many travelers. The fresh and healthy cuisine, the crystal clear sea, and the canvas-worthy sunsets do the resta trip to Greece is pure delight.
Angelika Taschen travels from the mountains of Macedonia in the north to the Peloponnese with its mythical places like Corinth, Sparta, and Olympia, and to the larger and smaller groups of islands in the south. She opens the doors to some of the countrys most extraordinary hotels, includingImaretin Kavala, located in a former Ottoman complex;Tainaron Blue Retreatin a secluded former defense tower in the Mani; andThe Windmill, a converted windmill on the island of Kimolos in the Cyclades. She invites readers to discover legendary luxury hotels, likeEagles Palacein Halkidiki orPoseidonion Grand Hotelon Spetses, and takes them to enchanting B&Bs likeGuesthouse Mazarakiin Mystras orMlisseson Andros, run by food blogger Allegra Pomilio.
Along her itinerary, she visits hotels on well-known picturesque islandssuch as theMystiqueon Santorini and theSoho Roc Houseon Mykonosbut also accommodations in remote places like theMediterraneoon 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 asThe Rou Estatehotel village, a historic, carefully restored hamlet on Corfu; the minimalistOlea All Suite Hotelon Zakynthos; andAmmoson Crete, where no two pieces of furniture are alike and new eccentric pieces are added every year.
Angelika Taschenstudied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle.
Hardcover,23.8x30.2cm,2.39 kg,360pages
ISBN978-3-8365-8520-0
Edition: Multilingual (English, French, German)
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