The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2022 - Issue 31

bitetravel L uxury Collection Resort’s Santa Marina in Mykonos is perched on a private peninsula in Ornos Bay, ten minutes from the airport, the port and Mykonos Town, making it the perfect base from which to explore this enchanting Greek island. In a traditional Mykonian vil- la-style, Santa Marina’s 101 guest rooms and suites and 13 villas are scattered across the hillside in classic white Cycladic buildings, interwoven with sparkling pools and lush gardens. The beach-chic interiors offer contemporary luxury with nat- ural textures flowing into private balconies overlooking the glittering Aegean Sea. Luxury villas with bedrooms ranging from two to seven offer the ultimate privacy with access to private swimming pools, outdoor terraces and exceptional butler service. One of the most elegant and exclusive proper- ties is the Crystal and Turquoise Combined Seven-Bedroom Villa sleeping up to 14 guests with abundant indoor and outdoor living space, including two swimming pools. Santa Marina features the only private sandy beach on the island, home to Buddha-Bar Beach, the Aegean interpreta- tion of the world-famous Buddha-Bar lifestyle experience. Mykonos Social, English chef and restaurateur Jason Ath- erton’s vibrant all-day dining restaurant, serves a selection of refreshing Mediterranean dishes and creative cocktails, perfect for long summer days by the beach and fine dining in the evenings. For relaxation, try the world-class Ginkgo Spa, praised for its unique blend of facials and holistic wellbeing and exclu- sive treatments and products from ESPA and 111SKIN, a Harley Street skincare brand celebrated for its remarkable results. Or, if you’re in historical artefacts, visit Delos Island, a UNESCOWorld Heritage archaeological site featuring an entire ancient town, a 20-minute speedboat ride from Santa Marina. The alleged birthplace of twins Apollo and Artemis, its historical discoveries include the iconic Naxos stone lions, intricate mosaics and the columns of the House of Dionysus. santa-marina.gr Introducing Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos Marriott International Images courtesy of ASA Luxury