Zakynthos, GreeceLithakia
Leeda's Village
Reclaimed stone farmstead
Lithakia Zakynthos, Greece
Price
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Rated for
Design Local ResortOutside the door
The house
Leeda's VillasReclaimed stone farmstead
The estate runs as a working organic farm, where stone cottages share olive groves with roaming goats and ducks.
What it’s good at
Notable
Stone villas hand-built with reclaimed earthquake masonry and cool terracotta tile floors.
Notable
An organic working farm supplying estate olive oil and homegrown ingredients to Zefki.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
a set of weathered but rather grand stone buildings nestled amidst olive groves, gardens, and lawns, offering an experience that’s subtle, even sedate, but no less sublime.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Lithakia is a five-minute drive away, with Laganas Bay and the quieter shores of Agios Sostis close by.
The rooms
Cool terracotta tiles line the floors beneath vaulted ceilings, finished with hand-woven headboards and rustic stone walls.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Thatched parasols and cushioned wooden loungers line the freshwater pool, set among mature olive trees.
Restaurant
Zefki
Chef Giannis Remos cooks seasonal Greek dinners beneath hanging lanterns and gnarled olive trees beside the pool.
At the table
Wooden dining tables sit beneath woven lamps on a covered stone terrace looking toward Marathonisi island.
How it began
Patriarch Dionysios Giatras spent days gathering stones shattered by an earthquake to hand-build the village on his family land.
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Our shorthand
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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.