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THE ART OF ELEVATED HOSPITALITY I PAROS

to rest and rejoice in the laidback lifestyle of the Cyclades
archipelago.
Parīlio’s 33 suites are finished to the highest standards and
feature beautiful views, rainfall showers and spacious private
terraces—with the Sun Suite, the hotel’s crown jewel, boasting
a private pool and captivating garden views. Communal
spaces, thoughtfully designed and inviting, provide ample
opportunity to move around and experience relaxed, friendly
interactions and moments inspired by the rituals and habits
of Paros life: The striking cross-shaped pool and Circe Bar
are an all-day hub of sunkissed relaxation. Elios Spa offers
a pampering retreat into self-care and healing rituals. Last
but certainly not least, Mr. E, the culinary incarnation of the
hotel’s philosophy, is an honored place where the authentic
culture of the island is translated into the fine sense of taste.
Sharing, caring, making room in the heart as well as at the
table, Mr. E celebrates all aspects of a communal lifestyle
akin to the Greek rendition of hospitality. •
Here, the past, present and future flow into each other

in a timeless oasis of tranquillity and Cycladic beauty.

GRACEFULLY poised on Paros’s beguiling north coast, Parīlio’s unique allure lies in its
between the stunning rock formations of Kolympithres and unaffected authenticity, in the
the idyllic seaside town of Naoussa, Parīlio is a boutique way it feels disarmingly local and
hospitality experience of sublime beauty and tranquillity. in full harmony with its locale.
Garnering much acclaim and renown, it is regularly named
amongst the island’s top hotels and featured by some of the
world’s foremost travel, lifestyle and design publications,
including Architectural Digest, Cond� Nast Traveller, Tatler,
Vanity Fair, and Vogue. It’s easy to see why.
From its conception, Parīlio was conceived as a luxury
gateway to Paros, an invitation to discover the island’s
unspoilt natural beauty, experience the slow rhythm of
Cycladic life, and revel in the golden warmth of the Aegean
sun—its very name, after all, is a portmanteau of Paros and
īlios, the Greek word for sun. Set against the island’s rugged,
sunswept landscape, Parīlio’s exquisite blend of Cycladic
minimalism and modern design comes together in a clean
yet rustic aesthetic in which traditional island geometries
are infused with contemporary comfort and elegance.
Underpinned by outstanding personalised service and
understated rustic luxury, Parīlio exudes effortless confidence.
The all-suite property is crafted in natural materials and a
soothing palette of warm earth tones and is peppered with
a mélange of unassuming ceramics, bold textiles, stylised
paintings, and objets d’art that impart an unmistakably
Mediterranean air. Bathed in brilliant Cycladic light, this
intimate dance of flowing organic shapes and clean
architectural lines creates a sublime sanctuary, a place

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