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the newest entry in the Andronis Exclusive portfolio is The hotel’s food and drink options cater to the most
already making waves in the hospitality industry. Freshly demanding palates. Pacman is an elegant space that offers
opened on the island of Santorini, at the beautiful village a wide array of food and drink options, including perfectly
of Oia, the all-suite Andronis Arcadia is as private as you prepared dishes from the Mediterranean, cooked with the
wish and as close to the island’s cosmopolitan buzz as you’d purest ingredients and produce from our own vegetable patch.
like. It has already gained fame thanks to the extraordinary For a taste of the Orient, an extensive menu of sushi and Asian
reputation of the Andronis Group as well as the fact that fusion dishes can be enjoyed right next to the mesmerising
it boasts the largest pool and the most comprehensive spa waters of the infinity pool, ideal for a light lunch in the summer
on the entire island. sun or sophisticated dinner under the stars.
Its name, Arcadia, comes from the ancient domain of the However, for those who want a truly unique experience
god Pan, a utopian land that was home to nymphs, dryads unlike anything you have ever tasted before, fine dining Opson
and other spirits of nature. Immaculate in all its aspects, restaurant is a flavourful journey into classical antiquity not to
Andronis Arcadia is the closest a hotel could get to this idyllic be missed. Our head chef turned to history and worked with
vision, with natural materials and unobstructed views in its experts and academics to source, test and perfect the best food
stylish suites communicating a clear vision and a powerful that Ancient Greece had to offer. A taste of what Aristotle,
ambience that soothes and excites at the same time. Created Homer and Plato used to eat translated into a fine dining
only for the most demanding clientele, Andronis Arcadia setting is the order of the day here, combining history with
is ideal for couples, friend groups and family groups. No contemporary gastronomy. It will simply take your breath away.
matter how long you’re staying and who you’re travelling This sophisticated newcomer on the Aegean hotel scene also
with, don’t forget to speak to your concierge about your provides ample evening entertainment. Pacman is the place
desires, and the expert team will organise the very best to be on the island, serving exquisite signature cocktails on its
activities and experiences for you. beautiful terrace. Wine lovers will be spoilt for choice as well,
Every single one of the 52 luxury suites at Andronis swith the wine list boasting a range of more than 1,000 fine
Arcadia has unobstructed sunset views, as have the fantastic wines and Champagnes and expert sommeliers. Don’t miss
infinity pool and the restaurants. These stunning suites are the chance to sample the best Santorini wines too, products
furnished with the latest and greatest in interior design as of the island’s unusual volcanic soil.
well as private pools and floor-to-ceiling windows. There When (and if) you feel like leaving your hotel, the fascinating
are also fantastic villa options – including the flagship Maritime Museum is just a stone’s throw away, offering a
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600m , six-bedroom, three-storey Eden Villa decorated in chance to explore the millennia-old relationship of the people
soothing white and sand colours with turquoise accents, of the Cyclades with the sea. Oia is home to a Byzantine
as well as four-bedroom and two-bedroom options. From Castle, picturesque blue domed churches, old-timey captain’s
the accommodations to the restaurants and public areas, houses, art galleries and charming shops – as well as imposing
everything here is immaculate whilst remaining open-hearted seascapes with soaring red cliffs contrasting the Aegean blue.
and welcoming. The fantastic infinity pool is the island’s Andronis Arcadia is also the perfect base for day trips to
largest, featuring underwater music, a man-made beach Santorini’s beaches and islets Thirasia and Agios Nikolaos,
complete with imported sand, and much more. One of the which you can reach by car, yacht or even helicopter. Andronis
best spas on the Mediterranean, Evexia Spa, curates the very Arcadia will take care of that for you too – just ask your
best treatments from all over the world to an atmospheric concierge! In all, Andronis Arcadia is yet another highly
space that will unlock your body, bringing relaxation, ambitious Andronis property that has already made the best
rejuvenation and beauty through tailored treatments, impressions and made waves on the international hotel scene
soothing rituals and lush luxury products. with its extraordinary offering. •

The stunning suites are furnished with the latest and greatest in interior design.

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