Domes of Distinction: Redefining Greek Luxury Through Design and Landscape
From the vibrant pulse of Athens to the serene shores of Corfu and Paxos, Domes Resorts crafts immersive escapes that merge heritage, hospitality and high-concept living
Some European destinations are eternal crowd-pleasers, yet they still manage to surprise. Greece is one of them—rich in history, drenched in natural beauty—and its Domes Resorts are a standout revelation within the luxury hospitality space with a growing constellation of properties scattered across the mainland and the islands. Domes is reshaping the year-round vacation model, blending high design, hyper-local experiences and polished service into a signature that feels both rooted and elevated.
Touching down in Athens, the city’s kinetic energy is immediate. The capital hums with its 3 million residents, plus another 6 million annual visitors. Only the scorching midday sun seems to slow the rhythm. But just 30 minutes south, the scene shifts entirely at 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort—a newly opened, glamping-style resort on the Athenian Riviera by Chadios Architects.
Domes 91 , Courtesy of 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort 
Domes 91 , Courtesy of 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort 
Domes 91 , Courtesy of 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort 
Domes 91 , Courtesy of 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort 
Domes 91 , Courtesy of 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort 
Domes 91 , Courtesy of 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort 
Domes 91 , Courtesy of 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort 
Domes 91 , Courtesy of 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort
This is not your typical campground. 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort redefines outdoor luxury through 28 upscale tents that fuse boutique hotel sensibilities with a nature-first approach. Each comes outfitted with modern comforts, set among manicured greenery and connected by pools, a spa, fitness center, private beach and sports offerings. The result is something between barefoot escapism and conscious, high-standard living.
On site, Barbarossa brings its culinary pedigree with a beachside outpost. Revered in Greece, the restaurant serves elevated takes on local fare: think a classic taramasalata transformed into a cloud-like mousse or lobster ravioli with crisp, modern restraint—flavors that balance nostalgia and innovation.
Still, Athens beckons. A visit to the Acropolis and its contemporary, design-forward archaeological museum is essential. While you’re there, reserve a table at Makris, Domes’ Michelin-starred flagship restaurant. Chef Petros Dimas channels personal history—his grandmother’s kitchen, his own farm-grown vegetables—into a vision of Greek cuisine that’s refined, inventive and entirely his own. His Hellenic red mullet, prepared with skin-on scales and wild greens, encapsulates the approach: skillful, rooted, and wholly modern.
A short 40-minute hop to the west coast lands you in Corfu, where Domes Miramare reinterprets luxury through heritage. Once a private Onassis retreat that hosted legends like Maria Callas and Jackie O, the adults-only resort today pairs historic gravitas with contemporary design and a strong cultural program.
Makris began its journey here, and the original restaurant still operates alongside several others. Accommodations range from beachfront rooms and olive tree-view suites to sea-access pavilions near the Emir of Qatar’s villa. A newly opened panoramic wing adds sleek modernity, complete with its own pool and spa.
The UNESCO-listed town of Corfu offers a quick dive into the island’s Italian-influenced architecture and cosmopolitan charm. And if you’re craving another angle on the Domes experience, a boat ride to Paxos reveals Agali Hotel—a lush, slow-living haven tucked into the island’s dramatic coastline. The 30-room resort is a masterclass in Greek leisure: refined, relaxed and immersed in nature.
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