The Revolutionary Resort That Convinced Luxury Travelers Tents Are Better Than Hotel Suites
Featured Property 91 Athens Riviera
Opening 2024
Designed by Chadios Architects
Location Voula, Athens, Greece
Featured Visionary Vasilis Poravos
The Athens Riviera has always been a threshold. Close enough to the city to remain lived in, yet far enough for the air to change. A coastline where Athenians come to reset without leaving their own rhythm behind. 91 Athens Riviera sits inside that logic as a place designed to slow you down without asking you to disappear.
Rather than building a traditional hotel, the concept is deliberately lighter. Canvas becomes structure. Outdoor living becomes the default. The resort is composed as a sequence of private pockets that feel open, quiet, and closely connected to the sea. The experience is shaped less by facilities and more by atmosphere.
“This is a place created to balance serenity and connection. A retreat that feels wonderfully secluded yet sits just close enough to the city to offer endless opportunities for exploration.”
Vasilis Poravos - Owner
All 28 cabanas are designed to encourage stillness. Light moves gently across the interiors throughout the day, shifting the atmosphere from morning to afternoon and into evening without needing to announce itself. The quality of light changes the space subtly, softening edges and creating moments of quiet pause. Textures remain tactile and natural, allowing the rooms to feel lived in rather than styled. Nothing feels sharp or demanding. Nothing competes for attention. The atmosphere feels calm and protective, inviting you to slow down without effort or instruction.
These are not rooms designed to impress at first glance. They do not reveal themselves immediately. Instead, they unfold through use and time. The longer you stay, the more the space begins to settle around you. Sounds soften. Movement slows. Small details start to register. It feels less like accommodation and more like somewhere you inhabit, where the environment supports rest, presence, and ease without asking anything in return.
Different cabanas respond to different needs. Family spaces are open and practical, designed to accommodate movement, shared moments, and time spent together without friction. They encourage an easy flow between indoor and outdoor areas, allowing the day to expand naturally. These spaces feel generous without being oversized, functional without losing warmth. They are designed to hold people comfortably, rather than impress them.
Couples cabanas offer a deeper sense of retreat. Privacy is more pronounced. The rhythm slows further. These spaces feel inward looking, creating separation not just from the outside world, but from the pace of the resort itself. Across the property, the philosophy remains consistent. Comfort without excess. Luxury without performance. Nothing feels overproduced or overly curated. The experience is shaped by ease, clarity, and a quiet confidence that does not require explanation or validation.
“The resort feels like a hidden island getaway. Surrounded by natural beauty, it encourages you to disconnect from the demands of daily life and reconnect with what matters most.”
91 Athens Riviera - Senior Sales Manager
Why We Choose to Film 91 Athens Riviera
91 Athens Riviera stood out for its clarity. Choosing canvas over traditional hotel rooms on the Athens Riviera was a confident decision, not a novelty. The cabanas are lightweight, open, and closely connected to the sea, changing how the coastline is experienced without competing with it. Just as important is the location. This is where Athenians actually spend time, reframing Athens as a destination rather than a stop before the islands. What we responded to was the alignment between accommodation and setting. The core idea works, and it works simply. Other elements remain secondary. The strength of 91 Athens Riviera lies in knowing what it does well and not trying to be everything at once. That clarity is what made it worth filming.
