A few kilometers outside of Athens, unfolds an entirely different landscape with an indescribable energy that has inspired myths and legends. Overlooking the temple of Poseidon, is a former resort that is being transformed into an enthralling amalgamation of the old and the new, which is in equal parts a celebration of old-world glamour and new world modernity.

The revival of the property, achieves an outcome that is quietly luxurious, warm yet fun, sophisticated but laidback. At its very essence, the design is one that masterfully maximizes an attribute that is often sought but rarely found – an entirely unobstructed view of the azure waters from every guest room.

Isla Brown Sounio represents the ultimate vacation destination, standing proudly on a peninsula and gazing at the tranquil blue sea that lies before it.