PARILIO HOTEL - NAOUSSA, Paros | Escape to Greece

ParIlio, a Member of Design Hotels, the name of which is derived from 'Paros' and the Greek word for the sun 'ilios', is a 33-suite retreat characterized by Paros' timeless simplicity surrounded by amber hued fields, araucaria trees and, of course, the impossibly blue waters of the Aegean Sea.

The property is characterized by the island's distinctive architecture and its interiors are defined by a soothing, tonal color palette and natural materials. Contemporary Greek design pieces sit alongside objects d?art by leading European designers, while striking ceramics sourced from the Marrakech-based studio of LRNCE serve to inspire and provoke conversation. Distinctive structural features such as arches, concrete columns, and thick masonry are representative of traditional building techniques and help to create a sense of sanctuary, resulting in a space that is both cathartic and elemental.

Mr. E invites you to taste the island's famed gastronomic legacy and serves up fresh, seasonal Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in a space embraced by a verdant natural environment and ample Cycladic light, surrounded by the wild beauty of Paros' pastoral landscape.

Located in the lower level of Parilio's main building, Elios Spa is an authentic retreat - a serene escape from the Cycladic heat and a world away from the buzz of the hotel's activity. Comprising two treatment rooms and a nail lounge, the discrete spa presents an oasis of calm, encouraged by a soothing and warming color palette of rich browns and greys.