A family-friendly retreat in the heart of the Aegean | Tsolakis Architects

Mykonos Esti Luxury Villas is an intimate, family-friendly compound of three independent holiday homes, overlooking Mykonos town and the infinity of the Aegean Sea from their magnificent hilltop location.

Our mission is to accommodate our guests in an authentic Mediterranean environment, imbued with the island’s rich local culture, providing them the ideal set to discover the hidden faces of this iconic Aegean destination at their own pace.

Mykonos Esti Luxury Villas are located in the quiet community of Kanalia, on top of a hill in the headland rising southwest of Mykonos Town. The site enjoys breathtaking views over the small, uninhabited islets of Baos and Kavouras in the north, and the bay of Mykonos Town in the east.

The design of the villas is respectful of the island’s natural and built environment. The cycladic simplicity is reflected in the complex’s contemporary, keeping with the scale, sensibility, and universal appeal of Cycladic Island settlements.

The indoor and outdoor areas are furnished with original contemporary pieces of exquisite craftsmanship, which highlight the beauty of natural materials, including wood from responsible sources, treated in environmentally safe finishes.

Built in the signature Cycladic style with white-washed walls and local stone, the houses are located at the highest part of the compound, with car access from the community road. The indoor areas accommodate five bedrooms with six bathrooms, smartly arranged on three levels to secure privacy through independent access.

The entrance level accommodates fully equipped indoor kitchens. Adjacent are the dining areas -inside nooks with sea view- and comfortable lounge areas. The master suites occupy the entire upper floors, with a magnificent terrace overlooking the Aegean Sea and Mykonos town under the open skies. The minimalist interior design features gentle curves and a delicate, off-white pressed cement facing on the floors, complemented with natural oak cabinetry, bright white wooden ceilings, and fine linen curtains. Contemporary furniture graces all the rooms.

The outdoor recreation areas are paved in local stone, with three private swimming pools as their centerpieces, complete with sun decks, adjacent to fragrant Mediterranean herb gardens which blend seamlessly into the landscape. The outdoor lounges, intimately sheltered under the wooden pergolas invite relaxing long gatherings for families and friends, taking place exclusively in the open air, with a soothing view of the sea horizon in the background.

Text: Stavros Martinos