After so much time being grounded, I’m really looking forward to traveling again and Greece is high on my list of places to go. I’ve been traveling to Greece for almost 30 years now, but there is still so much for me to discover in this land of history, beaches, beautiful islands, and the most incredible food and drink. While it’s been a difficult time for travel lately, some hotels and villas in Greece have been busily preparing to open their doors for the first time. There isn’t much in life more tantalizing to me than a brand new hotel or villa! I’ve taken a look at some of the new properties opening for the very first time in 2022, so we can all look forward to a new year of wonderful Greek hospitality.
1. Xenodocheio Milos In Athens
Opening January 2022
Xenodocheio Milos is set to open its doors in January 2022, becoming the home of a sumptuous Greek restaurant, Estiatorio Milos, and of all its distinguished guests from around the world. A place where philoxenia, the sacred art of making a stranger feel like home, derives from unparalleled taste and world-class hospitality. Xenodocheio Milos is located in downtown Athens opposite Old Parliament, an area full of history that celebrates the best of Greek heritage, art, and cuisine. Elegant and refined, this authentic culinary hotel is the very first luxury boutique hotel of the world-renowned Greek restaurant Estiatorio Milos, carrying the inspiring story of Milos to its next chapter.
2. Diego In Paros
Opening January 2022
If you’re looking for somewhere to take all the family, perhaps to celebrate a special event or birthday, Diego Villa has more space than you’ll know what to do with. This 11 bedroom villa is set right by the sea, with beautifully landscaped gardens and its own private swimming pool. It even has its own home cinema room. And, for those guests who live life in luxury, a helipad. While Diego is certainly a villa for travelers looking for somewhere that caters to large parties, it’s also perfect for those who like a lot of space and an opulent setting.
3. Hampton In Antiparos
Opening January 2022
Sleeping up to 16 people in eight bedrooms, and with 10 bathrooms, Hampton Villa sits high on a hillside overseeing the village of Antiparos below and the pure blue sea beyond. Hampton is for those guests who like privacy. The position of the villa means it’s tucked away, and each bedroom has its own entrance, meaning guests can come and go without disturbing anyone else. It also has a gym and an infinity pool that is poised on the edge of the hill, providing incredible views.
4. Britney In Mykonos
Opening January 2022
Villa Britney on the Greek island of Mykonos looks and feels like it was carved directly from the stone of the hillside it sits next to. This is a rustic four-bedroomed villa with its own private pool and calming views of the sea that ripples close by. Everything about this villa is traditional yet modern, authentic but furnished to the highest standard with all the amenities guests need. If you like nice surprises, it has a fully stocked wine fridge!
5. Dali In Sifnos
Opening January 2022
In this quiet corner of Greece, Villa Dali in Sifnos offers a calm and relaxing getaway for up to 14 people in seven bedrooms. If you like things off the beaten track, this villa has an impressive plot of land around it that includes olive trees. The design of the villa brings the outdoors inside and the inside outdoors, with spacious areas of patio for lounging, outdoor dining, and relaxing by the private pool.
6. Tasso’s House In Fiskardo, North Kefalonia
Opening April 2022
This beautiful new building is a mere 10-minute drive to the stunning harbor village of Fiskardo. With two bedrooms and a private swimming pool, this promises to be a tranquil oasis of calm in a quiet part of Kefalonia. Prices are based on four sharing and include flights, resort transfers, 7 nights at Tasso’s House plus 7 days car hire.
7. Theofilo’s House In South Kefalonia
Opening April 2022
For visitors to the island who have a few more people in their party, Theofilo’s House is a five-bedroom villa with Hammam Spa set in beautiful south Kefalonia. This stunning new build sleeps 10 guests in pure comfort and style. This is a villa for the whole family, or to travel with a group of friends. It not only has its own private swimming pool but also its own spa and gym!
8. Assos Hills In Kefalonia
Opening April 2022
Assos Hills is a gathering of three two-bedroom villas set in the hills of Kefalonia, with clear views out over the sea. These beautifully appointed villas each have their own pool and are within walking distance of the pretty fishing village and beach of Assos. One of the villas will be adapted for wheelchair users, so if you have any mobility issues ask specifically for this one.
9. Brown Beach Corinthia
Opening April 2022
Opening in spring 2022, Brown Beach Corinthia is the first “design resort” by international hotel collection Brown Hotels, situated on the Corinthia coast just an hour’s drive from Athens. Designed by the renowned Elastic Architects, Brown Beach House Corinthia boasts an ultra-clean and organic seamless design concept intended to merge beautifully with the natural surroundings, with sweeping views of endless blue across the Saronic Gulf. Offering 166 rooms and suites and 110 bungalows, a swimming pool, events space, rooftop bar and restaurant, watersports center, private beach and more, Brown Beach House Corinthia is set to be one of Greece’s most anticipated openings of 2022.
10. Olive Tree House In Corfu
Opening April 2022
From its hillside position, Olive Tree House overlooks the Mediterranean sea and the far-reaching mountains of Albania. Its kidney-shaped pool features an infinity edge that seamlessly merges with the sea beyond. Rattan loungers and parasols line the opposite edge for poolside sunning and snoozing after a big alfresco lunch. The villa has an open-plan living space with a long dining table perfect for evening meals with the family. The villa has six bedrooms, four of which open to their own terrace. The town of Kalamaki is within walking distance with lots of shops and a golden sandy beach.
11. Antheia In Corfu
Opening April 2022
A beautiful property overlooking the sea, Antheia is a luxurious house in a perfectly private setting. Superbly designed and built of local stone, the villa is modern and spacious. A large living and dining area looks out to sea through floor-to-ceiling windows, furnished with both comfortable seating and a long indoor dining table. The chef’s kitchen is decorated in a beautiful sky blue with contemporary tiles and appliances including a Nespresso machine and a wine fridge; a breakfast table looks out to the terrace furnished with an alfresco dining table and rattan seats for relaxing. The outdoor living area is where Antheia really comes to life. A beautiful terrace features an impressive 17-meter pool with wooden loungers and a raised pergola providing shade for relaxing beneath.
12. Cooks Club lalysos Rhodes
Opening May 2022
Beginning next year, lovers of Greek-island energy will have one more reason to visit their favorite destination. The new Cook’s Club Ialysos Rhodes. The hotel is the brand’s second hotel in Rhodes, after Cook’s Club City Beach Rhodes, and the first new-build Cook’s Club hotel in Greece. Located in the picturesque Ialysos area of Rhodes, a hotspot for watersports on the sandy shores of the island’s north coast, Cook’s Club Ialysos Rhodes fuses the best of local culture with poolside-chic and contemporary architecture. The sleek, innovative design is underlined by wooden furniture, rustic pergolas, and woven reed lamps, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Earthy tones have been combined with local materials and textures to create a sanctuary for the senses.
13. Cali Mykonos In Kalafati Beach, Mykonos
Opening June 2022
Cali Mykonos will launch in June 2022 on the eastern edge of Mykonos. Overlooking the deep blue Aegean and standing proudly behind its own private beach, Cali Mykonos will boast 40 luxury villas in the prime location of Kalafati Beach — one of the most secluded areas on Mykonos. Each of the 40 villas has views of the sea, a private pool, and a patio where chefs can prepare and serve meals in the privacy of guests’ rooms. The villas are perched above a 110-meter infinity pool, which serves as a private oasis. A few steps from the pool are a fleet of yachts and speed boats, available for rides and tours to other beaches, towns, and neighboring remote islands such as Tinos and Paros. Cali Mykonos will also offer private helicopter journeys upon request. The restaurant on the property will serve Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and have a sushi bar, with locally grown and sourced ingredients. Additionally, there will be a state-of-the-art gym and spa, which will include steam, ice, and salt rooms.
After your choice of accommodations, check out these other Greek Island activities: