Cycladic cliffside hideaway
Eighty windswept cliffside acres tumble into the Aegean, where low-lying stone architecture and tranquil paths replace typical island bustle.
“Stone and wood architecture and native plants combine to create a mood of serenity…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Subterranean cave suites constructed from excavated cliff stone, unpolished marble floors, and custom timber furniture.
Notable
Every suite features a private solar-heated infinity pool, bespoke bath oils, and instant WhatsApp concierge assistance.
Notable
A subterranean hydrotherapy bath, cliffside treatment rooms, and guided sound healing incorporating locally foraged island herbs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The resort’s low-lying architecture, sustainably built with rock excavated from the site, barely disrupts the contours of the land.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Quiet cliff trails and roaming donkeys define rural Folegandros, with the whitewashed alleys and tavernas of Chora just minutes away.
The rooms
Bioclimatic suites feature unpolished marble, oak timber, and private solar-heated infinity pools, with cave categories built directly into the cliff.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden loungers line the main cliffside infinity pool, where a sunken swim-up bar looks across the open Aegean.
The spa
Cliff-edge treatment rooms open toward the water, with therapies drawing on wild herbs foraged across the island.
The gym
The fitness room comes equipped with cable machines, free weights, and exercise mats on pale timber floors.
Dogs stay too.
Orizon Restaurant
Helmed by Michelin-starred chef Lefteris Lazarou, the open terrace serves fresh Aegean seafood to an analogue jazz soundtrack.
Athens-based architectural studio, Block722, opted not for the classic white Cycladic style but for brown, local limestone that blends into the natural surroundings.
How it began
Founder Ricardo Larriera worked with Athens studio Block722 to shape low-slung structures using stone excavated directly from the site.
“Inside, the aesthetic centres around calming neutral hues and natural materials: marble floors, custom-made wooden furniture, linens and paper lampshades.”
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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.