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INSIDERS

Two talented team members of Kanava Hotels & Resorts
in Paros reveal what you need to know to make
the most of your time on this stunning Cycladic island.

Elegant design, timeless style and flawless
craftsmanship are the unique trademarks of
celebrated Greek jewellery designer Yiorgos Poniros
From a young age, Yiorgos displayed a natural
artistry and finesse for jewellery design, having

Niki Bisba Dimitris Alexakis grown up in one of the oldest Greek families of
Food & Beverage Manager Area General Manager, Paros jewellery craftsmen.
at Parīlio, a Member of Design Hotels, Paros at Kanava Hotels & Resorts Yiorgos passion for creating beautiful jewellery fully
transpired as he went on to study gemology at the
Name three things that make Paros unique. The beach- Name three things that make Paros unique. Its en-
es, the food, the stars! ergy. Its hospitable people – every single one of them. Its Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in New
If you were welcoming a loved one to the island inviting sun. York and jewellery design in Italy to enrich his
from across the world, what would you show them If you were welcoming a loved one to the island from
first? The picturesque inland village of Lefkes in cen- across the world, what would you show them first? innate skills and talent.
tral Paros. Higher than any other settlement, it over- Laggeri Beach. It is pristine and unspoiled. Not far from Yiorgos quickly caught the attention of international
looks the entire island. Parīlio Hotel, it is not very easily accessible but once you’re celebrities and VIP clientele who visit Santorini to
As soon as I set foot on Paros, the first thing I’m in- there, you feel like you’ve traveled back to a time when life
spired to do is… Eat at my favorite restaurant and then was moving at a much slower, more relaxed pace. covet his sensual jewellery creations.
visit Yria Ceramics to see what’s new. It is a traditional As soon as I set foot on Paros, the first thing I’m in-
pottery workshop creating gorgeous ceramics, décor and spired to do is… Visit Parikia’s Castle, to take in the
homewares. views of the sea.
The secret of exceptional hospitality at Kanava Ho- The secret of exceptional hospitality at Kanava Ho-
tels & Resorts is… Found in the smiles of its people! tels & Resorts is… Authenticity. There is nothing pre- Santorini – Fira Goldstreet, 84700, Santorini, Greece T: +30 22860 25165
tentious here. All our interactions are spontaneous and Santorini-Oia Sunset Bulevard I Sunset Bulevard 1, 84702, Oia-Santorini, Greece T: +30 22860 72260
Mykonos – Down town Agia Anna, 84600, Mykonos, Greece Τ: +30 22890 78545
this is why every guest’s experience will be unique and un- Athens Showroom 36, Ermou str. GR 10563, Athens, Greece T: +30 210 3233 066 F: +30 210 3312 177
like the rest. •
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