Grecotel's Cape Sounio and The Dolli Offer Dual Athens Experience Combining Coastal Wellness and Urban Culture

The Daskalantonakis family, third-generation hoteliers operating Grecotel, have developed a distinctive hospitality concept in Athens through two properties: Cape Sounio and The Dolli. Cape Sounio is a coastal resort located near the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion on the Athens Riviera, approximately an hour's drive from central Athens. The property features 139 suites, bungalows, and villas arranged within a pine forest with private beaches. Its wellness programs are supervised by holistic practitioner Vicky Vlachonis, who has worked with celebrities like Lady Gaga and Gwyneth Paltrow. Treatments include ancestral cupping massage and somatic release therapy. The resort's architecture references the nearby ancient temple. In Athens proper, The Dolli opened in 2023 after a seven-year restoration of a 1925 neoclassical building in the Plaka neighborhood. With 46 rooms, it presents an art-filled environment mixing contemporary design with works by artists such as Picasso and Jean Cocteau. The concept encourages visitors to split their stay between city and coast, offering both cultural access and seclusion. Family involvement is emphasized, with staff providing local recommendations and personal service. This approach aims to redefine Athenian tourism beyond brief Acropolis visits.