With its new video, Kalesma Mykonos introduces Mykonian hospitality through the Cycladic island’s history. Inspired by the history of the island and the myths of Mykonos and Delos, Kalesma Mykonos created a new video, aiming to reflect its owners’ hospitality vision, along with the feeling Kalesma Mykonos wishes its guest to experience. {Booking now here}
The history Past, present and future meet through time and space and tell a unique story, during a mere minute and a half but full of strong symbolism and impressive imagery. Mykonos, Delos, Apollo’s horses and warm Greek hospitality all have a common denominator, Kalesma Mykonos. {Booking now here}
First to be presented is the sea, rugged like the beauty of the Cyclades, and then Mykonos with its traditional windmills. In the sea, a golden horse glitters at the bottom of Delos’ waters, like a piece of living history bringing its symbols to the surface.
Apollo’s golden horse, which served as the inspiration behind the hotel’s logo, comes to life in order to return to its home, the mythical Alogomandra, where Kalesma Mykonos lies today. From the hotel’s entrance, the eye meets the endless blue of the Aegean, upon which stands the hotel, like a small village surrounded by crystalline waters. {Booking now here}
Images from the traditional threshing and yoga classes taking place on the threshing floor compose a world weaved between past and present, manifesting the uninterrupted continuation of history. The suites, villas and spa areas project the purely relaxing aura of Kalesma Mykonos, inviting guests to a holistic rejuvenation experience. At the same time, the water droplets running down fresh fruit, capture the connection with nature and its crisp and tasty offering, in a journey of the senses that completes the experience. {Booking now here}
The mystical atmosphere reaches its peak with a shot panning over the mystical hagiographical narration within the chapel of Agios Dimitrios and as soon as the northern Meltemi winds blow out the candlelight, the fire in the threshing floor pit takes its place. Just as it all began, we reach the end of the story with the sea as the eternal focal point and the captivating sunsets during which a couple enjoys a romantic dinner against the most beautiful Aegean scenery. {Booking now here}
The music Stefanos Giakoumakis’ music is a charming mix of processed sounds mainly coming from nature, with a relaxing and suggestive mood that uniquely completes the video’s evocative atmosphere. Drawing his inspiration from the wind, the sea, the sun and endless Mykonian light, memories of childhood summers on the island come back to life, exuding the very sense of rebirth that Kalesma Mykonos offers its guests. It is this special aura described by anyone who had the chance to find themselves in the space of Apollo’s horses and experience the rejuvenating feeling, the deep vibration and the unique experience Kalesma Mykonos exudes. {Booking now here}
Production: Studio Paterakis
Director of Photography: Vaggelis Paterakis
Videography: Alex Stamataris & Vaggelis Paterakis
Editing: Alex Stamataris
Set Styling: Sofia Simitzi
Μουσική: Stefanos Giakoumakis
Project Managers: Sofia Kousathana & David Saltiel
Kalesma Mykonos opened its doors on May 20th, 2021. Reminiscent of a traditional Mykonian village, the modern, cubist complex of 27 suites and villas is built on the cliffs of Ornos Bay, in Aleomandra, the mythological home of the horses of Apollo, god of light, sun, poetry and music. {Booking now here}
The natural energy of the island landscape flows throughout every part of the hotel, featuring architecture by K-Studio and interiors by Vangelis Bonios of Studio Bonarchi. Together, the creatives have seamlessly blended tradition with contemporary luxury, creating a hotel that exudes calm, simplicity and refined elegance. {Booking now here}
Kalesma is a place where guests can relax, socialize and enjoy refreshing drinks overlooking the island of Delos at the Aloni Sunset Lounge, or enjoy a starlit meal at Pere Ubu Mykonos, a high-end gastronomy destination featuring seasonal products, local ingredients and the signature stamp of Executive Chef Costas Tsingas. {Booking now here}
All suites and villas come complete with a heated pool, as well as uninterrupted sea views, private terraces, outdoor dining areas and sunbeds. Private and serene, accommodation at Kalesma is a paradise of privacy on the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos. {Booking now here}
During their stay, guests can enjoy high-end, personalized services including in-room spa treatments, private yoga classes, Pilates and private dining. What’s more, in 2023 Kalesma Mykonos will inaugurate its all-new Kalesma Spa, the island’s ultimate rejuvenation destination. {Booking now here}
Here, special treatments with Dr. Barbara Sturm products and a state-of-the-art cryotherapy area promise to offer guests an invigorating boost. Kalesma Mykonos appeals to the traveler who seeks to become one with a place: its people, its energy and its rhythms. {Booking now here}
Guests are immersed in local flavors and food, enchanted by the smell of evening primrose and escorted by a custom soundscape by Giannis Mitsokappas of Zucca Radio. Ultimately, however, guests come to Kalesma to experience the luxury of simplicity, purity and authenticity, as well as the cosmopolitan character and unsurpassed services of Mykonos’ favorite hotel. {Booking now here}
