Drawing its name from the Sanskrit-derived word for ‘peace’ and zoe (pronounced zoi), the Greek word for ‘life’, Amanzoe is situated on a hilltop close to the town of Porto Heli on the east coast of the Peloponnese. The resort offers panoramic views of the Peloponnese coastline and the island of Spetses, as well as a private Beach Club in a picturesque bay.
Comprising a 38-suite resort and an Aman Spa, Amanzoe is Amanresorts’ third Mediterranean retreat –
the Greek complement to Montenegro’s Aman Sveti Stefan and Turkey’s Amanruya. Aman’s fourth Mediterranean destination is Aman Canal Grande Venice.
Situated on a gentle rise surrounded by undulating olive groves, Amanzoe’s 360-degree views take in the Peloponnese countryside and rocky coves. The resort is within easy reach of a wealth of archaeological sites and bustling Porto Heli.
PAVILIONS
Drawing on classic Greek architecture, with strong lines and a pared-back aesthetic, Amanzoe’s standalone Pavilions all open onto terraces with private plunge pools and views of the surrounding land and sea.
BEACH CABANAS
Situated directly on the beach, the spacious, air-conditioned Beach Cabanas provide all the comforts of a Pavilion, combined with a terrace, private garden and swimming pool. Guests can enjoy a day on the beach, swimming in the sea, discovering bays by canoe and sunbathing in privacy. Meals can be enjoyed at Amanzoe’s Beach Club restaurant or in the privacy of a Beach Cabana.
VILLAS
Amanzoe’s Villas are cool, spacious abodes surrounded by olive groves. Overlooking the Aegean Sea, each of the four-to-nine-bedroom Villas features an open terrace with sand-coloured marble floors, traditional dry stone-clad walls and concrete columns and cornices. A chef and a host serves each one.
Surrounded by olive groves, Amanzoe’s Aman Villa plots are situated adjacent to the resort and offer spectacular views of the Aegean Sea. Residences with private swimming pools and up to five bedrooms are planned.
Each 250 square-metre Beach Cabana offers a nine-and-a-half-metre private pool set into an expansive terrace, a private garden and direct access to the Aegean shoreline
Each free-standing 210-square-metre Deluxe Pool Pavilion features high ceilings and spacious rooms, which open onto the
terrace, a 12-metre swimming pool and magnificent views of the Aegean Sea or surrounding countryside.
Each free-standing, 210m2 premium view Deluxe Pool Pavilion features high ceilings and spacious rooms which open onto the
terrace, the 12m swimming pool and magnificent views of the Aegean Sea.
Each 210-square-metre Pool Pavilion offers a six-metre private pool set into an expansive terrace.
Views are of the Aegean Sea or the Peloponnese countryside.
Each 210m2 premium view Pool Pavilion offers a 6m private pool set into an expansive terrace.
The tarrace has premium views of the Aegean Sea.
The 1-Bedroom Villa features an immersive art installation entitled ‘Sky Plain’ by world-renowned artist James Turrell. Known as a Skyspace, it takes the form of a cubic structure with a large ceiling aperture, open to the Peloponnese sky above Amanzoe.
In addition, the villa comprises a master bedroom, 22 metre private pool, kitchen, extensive shaded terraces and living room.
Providing seamless indoor-outdoor living, the four-bedroom Villa is surrounded by olive groves and overlooks the Aegean Sea and surrounding countryside.
Two full-time members of staff, including a chef and a host, look after guests in complete privacy.
Providing seamless indoor-outdoor living, the five-bedroom Villa is surrounded by olive groves and overlooks the Aegean Sea.
Providing seamless indoor-outdoor living, the six-bedroom Villa is surrounded by olive groves and overlooks the Aegean Sea.
Two full-time staff members, including a chef and host, look after guests in complete privacy.
Spread over six levels, all connected with elevators and with exceptional views of rolling hills and the Aegean Sea, the nine-bedroom Villa sleeps up to twenty guests and is set on almost
two hectares (four acres) with six pools (including an indoor pool), a spa and a full complement of staff.
Simple, contemporary Greek and Mediterranean dishes emphasise locally sourced ingredients at Amanzoe, which receives daily deliveries of local bass, bream, grouper and crustacean, as well as locally reared lamb, pork and rabbit.
Meals are served in the airy Restaurant, with its deep-blue sea views, as well as at the Pool Terrace, the informal Beach Club or surrounded by candles in private.
This restaurant serves a dinner menu of asian specialities. With casual fare available at lunch, the evening menu
emphasises local produce in dishes served next to Amanzoe’s main pool beneath the star-lit sky.
Take a trip back in time and imagine yourself savoring the culinary delights at a private dinner organized for you in the Amanzoe Amphitheatre where the protagonist is a sumptuous degustation menu exclusively created and specially prepared by our talented executive chef, using the freshest locally sourced ingredients.
Amanzoe’s open-air Amphitheatre
The resort’s cocktails are inspired by the 12 Olympian gods – and Zeus, the god of sky and thunder, is the bartender’s speciality, made with Hendrick’s gin, red grapes, fresh rosemary, lime peel and orange bitters.
Cocktails & Beverages
Fronted by an outdoor terrace for alfresco dining, this airy, cosy venue features full-height window-doors on three sides. Meals are served in the airy Restaurant, with its deep-blue sea views.
Classic Greek & Mediterranean
The holistic healings of Hippocrates are the inspiration for Amanzoe’s light-filled 2,850-square-metre Spa, combining diet, gymnastics, exercise, massage and sea bathing with modern natural products and treatments. A gym is also available, and studios host yoga and Pilates sessions.
Massages, scrubs and facials are available in five indoor and two outdoor spaces, which are joined by a Watsu pool and manicure studio.
Body alignment and breath awareness are the focus of the hatha, vinyasa or ashtanga practices,
while full-moon yoga sessions are set in the Amphitheatre.
This treatment features a eucalyptus-infused steam bath, followed by a full-body scrub of pure olive oil and sea salt,
a shower and herbal bath, and an olive-oil massage and laurel oil scalp therapy.
Nine treatment suites offer a variety of relaxing moods and expansive views. Massages, scrubs and facials are available in five indoor and two outdoor spa spaces, which are joined by a Watsu pool and manicure studio.
A Watsu aquatic therapy session involves floating in warm water, supported by a therapist’s arms. Watsu’s gentle stretching and movements are known to support muscle rehabilitation and relieve stress.
With a lofty, open-air setting overlooking a hilltop towards the Argo-Saronic Gulf, the Amphitheatre hosts professional performances on balmy summer evenings, from theatrical productions to jazz.
Step into the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus, or the citadel of Mycenae – UNESCO World Heritage Sites easily reached from Amanzoe.
A visit to the local beekeeper or to sample wine at a nearby vineyard will also delight.
The wealth of nearby archaeological sites includes the sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus. This vast masterpiece of greek architecture, dedicated to the gods of Epidaurus, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to temples and an amphitheatre.
Set directly on the beach, the spacious, air-conditioned beach Cabanas provide all the comforts of a Pavilion as well as a terrace, private garden and swimming pool.
Amanzoe’s youngest guests can enjoy the toddler’s pool at the resort and both the toddler’s and children’s pools at the beach club.
Sail and swim in secluded coves, or visit the cosmopolitan island of Spetses, known for its seafaring traditions and Venetian and neoclassical architecture. The car-free island of Hydra is also within easy reach.
The zoe games room appeals to both the young and the young at heart. Enjoy an array of board games and amusements for the whole family, alongside a screening room.
Amanzoe, surrounded by undulating olive groves and overlooking the turquoise Aegean Sea, is a ten-minute drive from the tavernas and cosmopolitan stirrings of Porto Heli, Greece.
The sheltered bay makes for calm waters, ideal for all levels of swimming, snorkelling and diving. Within easy reach of Amanzoe’s hilltop setting, the private beach and turquoise waters are fringed with lush Mediterranean vegetation.
Two 20-metre seaside pools at the Beach Club complement the main pool, while swimming is possible in the secluded bay that fringes the resort’s beach, where non-motorised watersports can be enjoyed.
The cosmopolitan island of Spetses is ten minutes across the water. Accessible via water taxi, the car-free Spetses is known for its sea-faring traditions, neoclassical mansions and horse-drawn carriages.
The resort’s two floodlit tennis courts with panoramic views are the setting for children’s tennis lessons. Suitable for beginners and advanced players alike, lessons are limited to four participants per session to ensure personalised instruction.
The starkly beautiful Peloponnese landscape suits treks of all kinds. Visit Byzantine chapels and Mycenaean tombs or discover the verdant peninsula of the Bisti Forest at Ermioni – all are within easy reach.
Aman experts are always on hand to assist with watersports, from windsurfing and kayaking to snorkelling and paddleboarding.
From junior yoga sessions to specially crafted children’s menus, Amanzoe’s attention to detail extends to the whole family. Cruising the Aegean and exploring the nearby ancient ruins are well suited for family groups.
The children can enjoy additional activities, including tennis lessons and Watsu therapy, under the supervision of specially trained staff.
AMANZOE
Agios PanteleimonasKranidi, Argolida213 00, Greece