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Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Piccolo Hotel Portofino
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Casa Casuarina Miami
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Il San Pietro Di Positano
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Azulik Tulum
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La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
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Cavo Tagoo Santorini
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Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
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Palazzo Navona Rome
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Aria Hotel Budapest
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Château de La Chèvre d’Or
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Cliveden House
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Villa Belvedere Taormina
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Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
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Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
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Juma Amazon Lodge
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Mnemba Island Lodge
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Il Sereno Como
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Kudadoo Private Island
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Bawah Reserve
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Royal Mansour Marrakech
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Cocos Hotel Antigua
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Laucala Island Fiji
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Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
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Welcome to the Homeric Poems Hotel in Santorini, an island where myth is cherished also by a hotel. Located in the caldera of Firostefani, Homeric Poems Hotel was created for you to indulge in magic, to bask in beauty, to savor flavorful delicacies. Let yourself be soothed by the clear blue sea and sky that frame the enchanted caldera of Firostefani.
Homeric Poems is a hotel where your moments become memorable pauses along life’s journey, woven forever into your personal history. Inspired by the splendid poetry of Homer, the Homeric Poems Hotel combines quality services with facilities designed to make your vacation at this beautiful location – a ten-minute walk from Thira, the island’s capital – a complete experience.
With the aim of making your stay enjoyable and unforgettable, in keeping with their heritage, the people of Homeric Poems do their utmost to embody the lofty spirit of Greece’s legendary hospitality. The sea. The sky. Blueness. Simplicity. Contentment. Envision the words, arrange the images, and write your own poem.
Live your own life at Homeric Poems Hotel in Firostefani, Santorini. And our promise, like that of Penelope upon first meeting, after ten years, the disguised Odysseus: “Stranger, I liked you from the beginning, and now you will become a valuable friend of mine in this palace.”
HISTORY
The history of the Homeric Poems Hotel and Karavias family says it all: the journey, the adventure, the sea that unites us wherever we are; the magic of exploration, the joy of discovery, the splendor of nature and mankind; the nature of man, capable of everything. But what is Odysseus doing in Santorini? Who is this Odysseus who chose the caldera of Santorini to tell his own story?
The great-grandfather of the current owner leaves the island of Ithaca and comes to Santorini with his wife. Working in the tourism sector, he lays the foundations for the creation of the Homeric Poems Hotel. It takes years to transform this slope of caldera into a unique hotel.
In 1994 his great-grandson, Chryssanthos, begins building the first ten apartments. Two more houses are added in 1996 in addition to the pool area. The senior suites, housed in an authentic, Santorini captain’s mansion, are completed in 1999. The last addition, the Grand Suites and the Honeymoon Suite ‘Achilles’, begun in 2001, is completed in 2005.
The name Homeric Poems Hotel is a tribute to Ithaca, the owner’s birthplace, and to the birthplace of Homer’s hero, Odysseus. Ithaca is, for generations of readers of Homer, a metaphor for homecoming. Because of these associations, the naming of the Homeric Poems Hotel is fitting. Only a poet of Homer’s stature could do justice to the beauty of the caldera and to the magic of Santorini.
Has Chryssanthos Karavias arrived at his destination? Is the journey of Homeric Poems Hotel at its end? Whatever the answer, the important thing is that your journey has just started.
THE FISHING BOAT
Leaving the island of Circe, Odysseus meets pleasant weather; Homer describes the scene as follows: “Smoothly the ship sailed through the ocean’s currents, first with oars, then only with the fair wind.”
The fishing boat that welcomes you to Homeric Poems Hotel met all sorts of weather before taking its place at the top of the hotel. The image is familiar to the visitors and lovers of Santorini, since it is one of the most photographed sights on the island. How could it be otherwise?
This beautiful boat, owned by the great-grandfather of the owner of Homeric Poems Hotel, is the first fishing boat registered and recorded in the island’s modern history.
LOGO
The logo of the Homeric Poems Hotel, a rosette in a repeating pattern, was inspired by the scene in the Odyssey in which Odysseus compares Nausica to a young, slender sapling palm: “Good is the luck of your father and your respected mother, fortunate your brothers; their souls will be happy always, delighted because of you – such a slender, young palm tree for them to gaze at as it enters the dance.
THE GRAND SUITE
The Grand Suites are like the jewels of the goddess Aphrodite – ornaments to enhance Homeric Poems. In the Grand Suites the love for tradition takes a unique, contemporary turn. Private pools, a separate lounge area and private Hot-tubs are just some elements that make the Grand Suites a luxurious retreat in Santorini.
In the suite “Gaia” you will relax in a special environment, while your plunge pool overlooks the Caldera and the hot-tub is in a seperate private balcony. In the suite “Cosmos” hospitality acquires new meaning; you will relax in the indoor Hot-tub that has windows overlooking the sea and the pool ends in a hidden cave.
Grand Suites’s masterpiece: the private balconies which afford views of the caldera from any point in your room. The Grand Suites can accommodate up to 2 people. Read more details about the areas, amenities and facilities of the Grand Suites.
HONEYMOON SUITE WITH PLUNGE POOL
In the Honeymon Suite with Plunge Pool the love for tradition takes a unique, contemporary turn. A private plunge pool, a separate lounge area and the outdoor Hot-tub is just some elements that make the Honeymoon Suite with Plunge Pool a luxurious retreat in Santorini.
In the suite “Helios” you will relax in the outdoor Hot-tub in your private balcony while you can jump to your pool directly from your bedroom. The Suite’s masterpiece: the private balcony which afford views of the caldera from any point in your room.
The Honeymoon Suite with Plunge Pool can accommodate up to 2 people. Read more details about the areas, amenities and facilities of the Honeymoon Suite with Plunge Pool.
CAVE SUITE
The goddess Calypso who wanted to keep Odysseus with her forever, King Menelaus who started the Trojan War on the abduction of Helen, and Telemachus, the son of Odysseus – these immortals of ancient Greek literature inspired the names of the four superior suites of Homeric Poems Hotel.
The Cave suites of Homeric Poems in Firostefani are a different part of the hotel. They are part of an authentic captain’s mansion transformed into four ideal suites for families and large groups.
Items that carry the stories of the sea, arches reminiscent of the sky and modern amenities such as the hydro-massage, are found in pebbled courtyards gazing at the splendor of the caldera. The Cave Suites (2 level suites) can accommodate up to 4 people. A detailed description of the premises and their facilities follows.
DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM
Step into the fully renovated Deluxe Double Rooms of Homeric Poems Hotel that are named after some of the most famous Gods and heroes of Greek mythology.
The valiant hero of Iliad Hector and his wife Andromache; the god of the seas Poseidon and his wife Amphitrite; Adonis and Paris, symbols of male beauty; and persevering Penelope inspired the beautifully appointed Deluxe Double Rooms where you will live a precious Santorini experience.
Indulge into the beauty and comfort while you are gazing the caldera of Santorini from the private balcony of your elegant room! The Deluxe Double Rooms of the Homeric Poems hotel can accommodate 2 to 3 people. Let us see in detail the areas and their facilities.
DINING
“I confess to finding no greater enjoyment than when everyone is joined in happiness, and the guests listen to the bard with fixed attention, the tables are full of bread and food, and the winebearer pours wine from the crater to fill the cups. I feel deeply that there is nothing better than this”
These are the words of Odysseus for the joy that comes with sharing food with friends and loved ones. And now you are in the restaurant of the Homeric Poems hotel. Here delectable produce newly sprung from the volcanic soil of Santorini with flavors not found anywhere else in the world are the inspiration for the mouth-watering creations of the famous Greek chef Dimitris Skarmoutsos, creations that take you on a tasting tour of the Mediterranean.
After enjoying the sun and the island’s landscape, bring the experience to completion with lunch or dinner prepared with carefully selected products from all the islands of the Aegean Sea.
At your private terrace or in the bar area, enjoy delicious dishes prepared with hand- picked ingredients of unique flavor. The cuisine of the Homeric Poems Hotel calls for a tantalizing pause in your journey, your chance to enjoy delicacies that create feelings of well-being during your stay at the Homeric Poems Hotel.
Dimitris Skarmoutsos is one of the most well-known chefs in Greece. He studied economics at UCLA, continued his studies at the Culinary Institute of America and worked in the Sheraton hotel chain. An”Odysseus” who has traveled extensively and sampled the cuisines of many nations, he favors the Mediterranean cuisine.
A reviewer for the Greek “Master Chef”, he was for many years with the restaurant Alatsi in Crete. He is currently associated with the Ergon restaurant chain which has branches in Athens,Thessaloniki, Skiathos, Rhodes and London. Dimitris Skarmoutsos is the Executive Chef of Homeric Poems Hotel.
He has created a menu that features the Mediterranean cuisine, using ingredients from Santorini and the Aegean Islands. An array of delectable flavors, colors, and aromas awaits you.
FACILITIES
Give your holiday and the experience called Santorini all those elements, amenities, and services that will make it beautiful and memorable. It is written in the Iliad and Odyssey that the palaces and walls were built by the gods; in Homeric Poems Hotel our personal care gives you moments of relaxation and beauty.
After all, “to take care of you is our duty, and it is good even the little you are giving’ as Nausica says to her servants, who are ready to pamper the tired Odysseus after his journey.
DISCOVER SANTORINI
“Woe, to what mortals’ country have I arrived?” Odysseus wonders, but you do not have to worry as you are in Santorini, the island of unique beauty and myth. And here you will find all the information about Santorini and the village Firostefani.
Santorini is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The unique caldera, the view, the volcanic beaches, the delicious products, the famous wines and especially the aura and power of the landscape have placed the island first on the lists of the top destinations in the world.
Santorini is more than its beautiful landscape. The island will stir your emotions, dazzle your vision with stunning images, enliven you with its energy. After relaxing at the Homeric Poems Hotel, you can enjoy the following activities:
- A visit to the archaeological site of Akrotiri and the museums of the island.
- Walks on villages at the caldera, Fira, Imerovigli and Oia, and also visit the hinterland villages of Pyrgos, Megalohori, Emporio.
- Swim on the beaches with the unusual, volcanic colours like red, black and white around the island.
- Book for a guided wine tour and enjoy wine tastings.
- Arrange a cruise on the waters of the caldera to admire the scenery of Santorini and the caldera from the comfort of a deck.
Firostefani is one of the most beautiful villages of Santorini. It is the natural continuation on the north side of the capital of Fira, from which it is only a 10 minute walk. On the way you will always have views of the caldera.
In Firostefani you will find a number of restaurants and cafes but, above all, enjoy the peacefulness of viewing the sea, the volcanoes, and the caldera from the comfort of your balcony.
