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One&Only Aesthesis
Athens Riviera, Greece

Set along a secluded stretch of the Athens Riviera, just 30 minutes from Athens International Airport by car, One&Only Aesthesis reimagines the glamour of the Riviera’s golden age for a new generation of travellers. Hidden among fragrant pine groves and overlooking the sparkling Saronic Gulf, this elegant coastal retreat offers a rare combination of beachside tranquillity and cosmopolitan energy, with the ancient wonders of Athens effortlessly within reach.

Designed to feel more like a private seaside estate than a traditional resort, Aesthesis is a collection of sophisticated bungalows, residences and private villas woven through 21 hectares of protected coastal landscape. Mid-century influences, warm natural materials and an understated palette create an atmosphere that is effortlessly stylish, reflecting the timeless allure of Greece’s most fashionable coastline.

Days unfold at a distinctly Mediterranean pace. Spend lazy mornings beside the sea, retreat to a private cabana, or drift between the resort’s pools and pristine shoreline. As daylight fades, the beach club comes alive with Riviera glamour, where long lunches give way to sunset cocktails and warm evenings beneath the stars.

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  • A modern dining room with a round white table set for six, surrounded by wooden and white upholstered chairs. Above the table, four round glass pendant lights hang from black chains. The room has wood-paneled walls, a sideboard with white lamps and vases, sheer white curtains, and a large window letting in natural light.
  • Interior of a modern restaurant with circular tables, yellow cushioned seating, wooden dividers, and a geometric black and white tiled floor.
  • A bedroom with a large bed, beige headboard, white bedding, and pillows. There are bedside tables with lamps and a bookshelf. The room has a textured stone wall, wooden ceiling, and glass sliding doors leading to a balcony with a sea view and outdoor seating.
  • Beachside outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, large fabric shade sail, string lights, and a view of the water with mountains in the distance at dusk.
  • Modern outdoor patio with a poolside seating area, including a white cushioned lounge with blue and white throw pillows, a wooden side table, and surrounding plants, with the house featuring large glass windows and black framing, under a partly cloudy sky.
  • An outdoor dining scene with a table set with plates of food and glasses of white wine, overlooking a beach with sailboats in the water.
  • Modern living room with large floor-to-ceiling glass windows showing a beach and ocean view. Furniture includes a beige armchair with a striped pillow, white sofas with striped pillows, a round wooden coffee table with decorative items and books, a tall orange floor lamp, and potted plants. Sheer white curtains hang beside the windows, and the ceiling has wooden paneling.
  • A luxurious outdoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs, cabanas, and tall trees, with mountains in the background during sunset.
  • Poolside cabanas with wooden slats and white curtains, blue and beige lounge chairs, overlooking a swimming pool with clear water, two tall trees in the background, under a clear blue sky.
  • Modern backyard patio with comfortable outdoor furniture, plants, and a pool, adjacent to a contemporary house with large windows and a flat roof. Clear sky with some clouds in the background.
  • Outdoor patio with beige stone wall, various seating including a white sofa with blue and striped pillows, wooden chairs, a round marble-top table, and a knitted pouf. Green plants and trees in the background, clear sky, warm and inviting setting.
  • Hotel room with a large window showing a balcony and ocean view, decorated in neutral tones with wooden furniture, patterned curtains, and a bed with white bedding.
  • Modern bedroom with a large bed, beige pillows, and a beige headboard. There's a sitting area with patterned pillows, a white sofa, a lamp, and a decorative plant. Large windows with patterned curtains and sheer drapes reveal an outdoor view.
  • Interior of a modern lounge with white round chairs, a large wood table, tall plants, and colorful pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
  • Interior of a modern restaurant with yellow chairs and white tables set with glassware and candles, large windows with wooden frames reveal an outdoor patio with umbrellas and lounge chairs, mountains are visible in the background.
  • Outdoor bar area with seating, pool, and white curtains, under a modern covered structure, with towers and trees in the background.
  • Interior of a beachside restaurant with wooden furniture, large potted plants, and a view of the ocean through glass windows.
  • Modern bedroom inside a house with large glass sliding doors open to the outdoor sunset, showing a bedroom with white bedding, lamps, and decorative pillows.
  • A cozy outdoor patio with a round wooden table set for breakfast, including orange juice, coffee, and food. There are two wooden chairs, one with a patterned cushion, overlooking a water body and hilly landscape through large glass doors under a wooden pergola.
  • Modern house with large glass windows, outdoor seating area, and swimming pool in the backyard, under a clear blue sky.
  • Empty wooden lounge chairs with rolled towels under large beige umbrellas on a sandy beach with calm water and trees in the background during sunset.
  • Luxury outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, shaded seating, lush greenery, and palm trees overlooking a body of water under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Modern house with large glass windows and sliding doors by a lake, with an outdoor seating area and pool.
  • An outdoor bar with a curved white countertop, surrounded by wooden barstools, overlooking a body of water with a cruise ship and mountains in the background during sunset.
  • A small bar or kitchen area with a wooden frame, marble countertop, and decorative backsplash. Items on the shelves include bottles, glasses, and a flower vase. There is a coffee or espresso machine and some kitchen utensils on the counter.

Although the resort feels wonderfully secluded, the cultural treasures of Athens are close at hand. Explore the Acropolis, wander the city’s historic streets, discover contemporary galleries and designer boutiques, then return to the calm of the coast before dinner. Few destinations combine ancient history, vibrant city life and beachfront luxury so effortlessly.

At the heart of the resort, the Guerlain Spa, the first of its kind in Greece, provides a sanctuary of wellbeing with bespoke treatments inspired by the spirit of the Athenian Riviera.

Whether enjoyed as a sophisticated city break, a pre-cruise stay or the start of a wider Greek journey, One&Only Aesthesis offers a rare blend of coastal elegance, cultural richness and contemporary luxury.

Somewhere in the world, there is a destination that will stay with you forever. What you see here is merely a glimpse of the extraordinary experiences waiting to be discovered. Schedule a personal consultation with Karen Harrington to uncover the journey that is uniquely yours.

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