ONE&ONLY KÉA ISLAND

One&Only Kéa Island’s stunning cliffside swimming pool is complimented by the 100-metre pristine, sandy beach. To take your relaxation to the next level, retreat to the vast seafront One&Only Spa which offers treatments based around Ayurvedic principles and Greek wellness practices. Set across three floors and offering a magnificent indoor-outdoor pool looking out to the bay, this is a place where you can reconnect with nature, revitalising both body and mind in the most serene of settings.

Club One is the resort’s indoor/outdoor fitness centre offering a yoga studio, Padel and tennis courts amongst the array of state-of-the-art facilities. The PADI dive centre offers free-diving lessons with dive master Yannis Tzavelakos – perfect for discovering the rich marine world surrounding the island – as well as a wealth of other watersports equipment including sea scooters, sea bikes, kayaks and paddle boards. Return to the heart of the resort to enjoy exquisite Greek cuisine in the Atria Restaurant, perhaps followed by signature rum cocktails at the Incognito speakeasy bar.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Nature lovers
• Outdoor adventurers
• Wellness seekers
• Families
• Honeymooners

THINGS TO DO AT THE RESORT:

• Unwind in the Cycladic sunshine by the dazzling infinity pool, or down at the beach club enjoying attentive service with a DJ soundtrack as the sun sets
• Grab a kayak or paddle board to further explore the sparkling bay
• Deposit children at the shipwreck inspired KidsOnly Club, where they can delve into the marine life and mythology of the island
• Surrender to Aphrodite’s Rose ritual in the spa
• Hone your culinary skills on a Greek cooking class, or enjoy a wine tasting with the sommelier
• Practice yoga at sunset in the sea-facing pavilion
• Sample fine Greek wines and artisanal cheeses at the Épicora wine bar, or feast on contemporary Greek and Mediterranean specialities at Atria with its panoramic open terrace
• Enjoy sunset cocktails on the terrace of the Kosmos Lobby Bar or extend the night at Incognito, the resort’s atmospheric speakeasy

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Stroll through the old town of Ioulida with Sotiria Antonopoulou as your guide
• Catch the sunset from the lighthouse at Agios Nikolaos
• Venture to the centre of the island in search of the Lion of Kéa in the pretty town of Chora, characterised by traditional streets, terraces, and small galleries
• Go scuba diving to discover an astonishingly well-preserved collection of shipwrecks and other underwater curiosities
• Hike to the ruins of the ancient city of Karthea the resort’s resident archaeologist, discovering its amphitheatre and the temples of Athena and Apollo
• From the private jetty, charter a yacht for sunset cruises and explore some of the 56 coves around the island, of which 14 can only be reached by boat.
• Uncover some of the island’s 50 miles of walking and e-biking trails, with maps and walking poles in hand
• Combine the serenity of Kéa island with the glamour of the Athens Riviera at One&Only Aesthesis, just over an hour away by speedboat