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Elatohori, Kehagia Area 601 00 Pieria |
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Fun, funky, eclectic and luxurious, a combination you normally only expect in Athens or on islands like Mykonos. But you can also find it in the mountains of Pierias. Semeli Resort was the initiative of local people who figured they’d do something different, and did so with flair. Made out of natural stone and wood, the building fits in well with the landscape. Inside though, it’s wild: Philip Starck and Guy Laroche furniture mixed with antique and ethnic pieces, dining room tables and chairs in at least 6 different styles, frilly mirrors on the stone walls, modern chandeliers dangling from wooden beams. The effect is almost shocking, but it works! Bedrooms are more toned down (with some off-beat touches) and superbly comfortable. Add to all this very good service, a delicious breakfast, and truly excellent lunches and dinner (creative Mediterranean and local cuisine) and you have yourself some very good reasons for a little mountain escape.
What makes it special to me:
The surprise factor (sorry if I spoiled it for you) to find such fun and striking interiors combined with luxury and quality. The food is fantastic. The setting and the views of Mount Olympus are really beautiful.
But what you should keep in mind:
The style may not be your cup of tea. When I stayed at the hotel it had the maximum number of rooms (twenty) I 'accept' for a small hotel. Twelve rooms have been added since, so to my mind it is not really a small hotel anymore. However, given the professionalism and enthusiasm of the staff, I feel confident that you will still get excellent and personal service, and that the atmosphere hasn't changed.
| Owner | A group of local people |
| Address | Elatohori, Kehagia Area |
| 601 00 Pieria | |
| Tel. | 23510 82992-6 |
| Fax | 23510 82997 |
| info@semeliresort.gr | |
| Website | http://www.semeliresort.gr |
| Opening period: | All year |
| Children: | Welcome |
| Dogs: | Not allowed |
| Credit cards: | AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA, DINERS, MASTERCARD |
| Accommodation | 27 rooms (doubles, triples, quadruples and family rooms) 2 junior suites 3 luxury suites | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Room facilities | En-suite bathroom (shower). Junior suites have hydromassage. Superior suites have a Jacuzzi in the rooms. |
| Other facilities | Sitting rooms with fireplaces
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Breakfast is served any time you want. It includes a several types of fresh bread, homemade marmalades, freshly squeezed juices, a full selection of teas and coffee, cereals, eggs, traditional pies, cheeses, olives, yoghurt, fresh and dried fruits, and cakes. Everything is served to your table. |
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Semeli Mountain Resort lies in the forests a few kilometres from the village of Elatohori, in the mountains of Pierias. |
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Elatohori is 450 km from Athens (a drive of about 4 to 5 hours) and 100 km from centre of Thessaloniki. Either way, the road is comfortable and you’ll mostly drive on motorways. The last 25 km of the drive are on good secondary road. Leave the Athens-Thessaloniki National Road at the exit for Katerini and follow the signs for Elatochori (25 km). There are two ways to go from there: you can either go via Svoronos, Moschohori, Ritini or, via Aronas, Lagorachi, Moschopotamos. Elatohori Resort is 2 km beyond Elatohori; you should follow the signs for the ski centre and for Semeli Resort. |
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