Castle Hotels in Greece represent an open channel of association of glorious past and bright future for all, who wish to live their own myth.
If by the word castle, scenes of medieval brute force come to your mind, then all you have to do is visit the tower hotels in Greece and live your own legend!
Castles have been in use since prehistoric times and are examples of outstanding architecture.
Towers have been used throughout history to provide their strategic advantages, such as contributing a better view of the area. In addition, castles have been used in defensive walls.
The following castle hotels that we have highlighted assemble many advantages, having succeeded in preserving the character of tradition unchanged while still conveying the mystical character of their time.
Arapakis Historic Castle- Mani, Diros, Charia
The sixteen-meter four-story tower, the mill, the oil mill, the chambers and the houses of one of the most historic families of Mani, are ready to welcome you in a green environment with an amazing view of the endless blue of the sea.
The famous seafarer Petros Arapakis discovered the caves of Diros in 1884 and circumnavigated the world with the sailing ship Pandora in the period 1910-1911.
This is the former defensive fortress complex of the Arapaki family, one of the most characteristic examples of the Maniatian fortress architecture that was completely restored with much care and respect for the history of the building.
Tainaron Blue Retreat- Oitylo, Mani
A centuries-old stone observatory on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Aegean and rustic charm awaits its travelers around the world to take them on a charming journey into the past.
With an amazing panoramic view of Taygetos and the Tainaros sea, this castle hotel offers all the modern facilities and infrastructure while ensuring the Maniatian architecture and aesthetic perception.
The interior spaces are decorated with works of art by the sculptor Nikos Karalis.
Tainaron Blue Retreat is included in the Michelin guide‘s list of the 107 top hotels in our country.
Pirgos Mavromichali- Limeni, Laconia
Pyrgos Mavromichali is an amalgam of incomparable aesthetics castle hotel and natural beauty that promises a unique holiday experience to its visitors.
The historic fortress has managed to maintain the perfect balance of unpretentious elegance and authentic hospitality.
The history of the Mavromichalis family is rich since 1340 when Turkish hordes crossed the Hellespont with the Greeks of eastern Thrace moving to the beach of the village of Alika in Mani.
Petreas Tower- Old city of Kardamyli, Messinia
Petreas Tower dates from 1790 when it was built as a fortress. Tower’s construction materials, stone and light, are perfectly in harmony with the natural environment and it belongs to the family accommodation umbrella of Aria Hotels.
In the heart of Messinian Mani, Petreas Tower is the ideal starting point to discover the beaches of Foneas, Delfinia, Stoupa and Kalogria. But also to explore the wild beauty of Laconian Mani and the entire charming peninsula of Taygetos.
Mantania Tower Hotel- Kalambaka
Built in the heart of nature, Madania Tower hotel nestles in a dreamy setting of the green Kalambaka.
This magnificent tower hotel, dominates the area of Aspropotamos and got its name from a mantani that existed in that location.
Aspropotamos is an area in the prefecture of Trikala that stands out for its natural wealth. It is included in the European Nature Network 2000 – Natura, and has beautiful forests, meadows and rivers.
More specifically, Aspropotamos is also the name of the upper part of Acheloos, the sources of the river. In these places ideal activities are river rafting and hiking.
Hotel Nemesis- Komnina, Xanthi
Hotel Nemesis, a property with medieval features, is located in the valley of Nestos, on a hill of 20 acres, on the Stavroupoli-Komnina route. As soon as the first stone towers appear in front of you, they will reward you with their fairytale architecture.
They spread out like a small village, in the heart of the forest, communicating with each other through a complex of paths made of carved cobblestones.
The experience of the stay in Hotel Nemesis continues with the only sound background the sounds of nature.
Decorated with earthy colors, the rooms of this tower hotel incomparably combine the stone of the area with traditional techniques of wood, forming a warm, completely unique atmosphere for the visitor.
Pyrgos Petropoulaki- Gytheio Laconia
On top of a hill that combined the strategic importance of controlling the passage to and from Mani, but also the perfect climate, the Petropoulakis family chose to build the Towers (for the fourth time) 220 years ago.
The family – one of the largest in Mani – was found in the location of Rachi, just 3.5 km outside of Gytheio, after successive conflicts since 1690 (which first appeared in writing) with the Turks. It moved from the Castle of Kelefas of Palaiokaliazi, to Panitsa and finally to the location of Rachi.
Strategic control point with the best view: Taygetos to the west, Parnonas to the north, Laconic Gulf and Mani to the east and south.
The rooms of Pyrgos Petropoulaki have preserved the traditional architecture of the spaces and at the same time have modern furniture, harmoniously linked with the historical areas of the castle.
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