Just a 30-minute drive from central Athens and its historic sites lies the Athenian Riviera, a glitzy coastal strip that gives Italy and Southern France a run for their money. It’s a sun-soaked escape from the downtown chaos with Greek island vibes.
Among 128 acres of protected pine forest in Glyfada, a tony Riviera neighborhood, One&Only Aesthesis opened in 2023, helping usher in a new era of glamour in the region. The brand’s first Greece foray used to be the Asteria Beach Club in the ’50s and ’60s, a playground for the rich and famous. One&Only Aesthesis pays subtle respect to its midcentury origins with modern twists.
The property comprises elevated guest rooms in the main building, bungalows and private residences by the beach or nestled within the lush grounds — the latter two all have private pools, loungers, terraces and outdoor fireplaces. With Ora restaurant providing a superb dining experience, Manko Athens acting as a Peruvian restaurant/beach club/nightclub, expansive pools with cabanas, tennis and padel courts, a kids club and Greece’s first Guerlain Spa, you won’t want to leave the hotel.
Just a 30-minute drive from central Athens and its historic sites lies the Athenian Riviera, a glitzy coastal strip that gives Italy and Southern France a run for their money. It’s a sun-soaked escape from the downtown chaos with Greek island ...