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THE ART OF ELEVATED HOSPITALITY I PAROS

contemporary Greek design pieces, and objets d’art by
leading European designers 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 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 Elios Spa offer a pampering retreat into self-care
and relaxing rituals.

“Helios, my Sun, let me shine

in the echo of your gold light.”

GRACEFULLY poised on Paros’s beguiling north coast,
between the stunning rock formations of Kolympithres Parīlio’s unique allure lies in its
unaffected authenticity, in the
and the idyllic seaside town of Naoussa, Parīlio is an way it feels disarmingly local and
experience characterized by sublime beauty and serene in full harmony with its locale.
tranquility.
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 an invitation
to discover Paros’ 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 Ιlios, the Greek word for sun.
Set against the island’s rugged, sunswept landscape,
Parīlio’s exquisite blend of Cycladic minimalism and
modern design by the Athens-based Interior Design
Laboratorium 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
from the Marrakech-based studio LRNCE, bold textiles,

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