Numo, Greece Hotel

Kalafatis Mykonos 84600 – Greece

NEW-WAVE RETRO

While the Cycladic island of Mykonos embraces its party reputation, hoteliers are savvy about the need to bring diversity to the scene. Enter Numo, a haven of quiet luxury on Kalafati beach. Channelling elegant aesthetics grounded in a boutique soul, this place is all about harnessing Greek hospitality. Design is inspired by the carefree spirit of the Sixties and Seventies – when Mykonos rose in stature as a tourist destination – honing craftsmanship, an island colour palette, vintage touchpoints and traditional and natural materials to deliver a chic sense of calm. Historic architecture reveals stone-built archways, marble floors, built-in lounges and curves aplenty – consider it more like a private villa than a 27-room hotel. Some rooms have private pools, there’s a holistic spa, and local small producers and a zero-waste mantra fuel Anemoessa Restaurant (and the top-tier bar) – think classic Greek fare with modern inflections.

Words by Blossom Green

This article was taken from the June/July 2024 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.