Seaside wine storage facility in Greece turned sleek, contemporary beach hotel
Dexamenes / Kourouta / Greece
I first heard of Dexamenes from Moncole magazine (one of my main sources for hotel inspiration) and felt a strong urge to book a trip to Greece immediately. And we did. And we were not disappointed. It is a good three hour drive from Athens to the west coast of the Peloponnese. Directly upon arrival we were offered a glass of bubbly which in my book is always the best way to welcome guests to a hotel.
Dexamenes is an old wine plant dating back to the 1930:s. It stood deserted for many years until a local entrepreneur saw the potential of the place and started the drastic transformation into a design hotel. If possible, I recommend to book a room with sea view. It was such a treat waking up in the morning, opening up the glass doors, going back into bed and just stay there and watch the sea before we took the 40 steps down to the beach for a morning swim.
RG inside info
This place is perfect if you…
…want to stay right by the sea, on a beautiful sandy beach but want to avoid feeling like a sardine sandwiched between other beach lovers. And if you don’t want to compromise on design just to be close to the sea, this is your place.
My favorite thing about this place is…
…the architecture. Even though it is a brutalist, concrete building it somehow blends into the surroundings. And isn’t it the best feeling ever to walk barefoot on warm concrete.
What not to miss when staying here…
There is a beautiful beach a short drive south along the coast called Paralia Voidokilias, that is well worth the journey if you want a change of scenery.
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