Folegandros, GreeceKaravostasis
Anemi Hotel & Spa Folegandros
Whitewashed Cycladic settlement
Karavostasis Folegandros, Greece
Opened
2007
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
ANEMIWhitewashed Cycladic settlement
Built like a traditional island hamlet, twelve whitewashed pavilions step down the hillside for quiet days above the port.
“Minimalist comfort and peaceful nights are the order of the day at this small, friendly spot, which also has the requisite pool—and poolside bar.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Twelve whitewashed cube pavilions stepped amphitheatrically down the hillside toward Karavostasis bay.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
ANEMI’s forty-four rooms, while extremely comfortable, are a studied (and decidedly modern) arrangement in spare luxury.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Karavostasis port and its pebble beach sit downhill, and the medieval clifftop village of Chora is a short drive away.
The rooms
Rooms feature spare white interiors with kitchenettes, while select suites add private plunge pools overlooking the water.
Pool, gym and hammam
Bring a swimsuit.
Pergolas shade loungers beside the freshwater pool. Indoors, a mirrored cardio gym sits near a glass-fronted hammam.
The spa
The island's first dedicated spa has two treatment rooms for aromatherapy and bodywork, beside a tiled relaxation lounge.
At the table
The bar pours cocktails and estate-grown wine beneath a wooden pergola and in the airy indoor lounge.
How it began
Strict island building regulations guided the 2007 design, prompting architect Alexandros Samaras to mirror centuries-old Cycladic houses.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.