A win-win for both sun-seekers and get-up-and-goers, Athens Riviera feels a world away from the city and holds within it ancient history, a glamorous past and this modern beach enclave.
Nido, Mar-Bella Collection
Corfu & PargaNido, Mar-Bella Collection
Corfu & PargaWhile its sibling, Elix, draws away from it all on the mainland, Nido steps in as the centre of attention right at the heart of Corfu’s action.
While its sibling, Elix, draws away from it all on the mainland, Nido steps in as the centre of attention right at the heart of Corfu’s action.
Let’s just paint the picture. A traditional Corfu-like village coloured with pops of red and ochre, neatly dotted high into the hilltops; complete with great big windows, archway verandas, and an oh-so-European terracotta roof. Only the big-kids step foot among it all, making it way too easy for expert cool cats and couples with a spring in their step to quickly switch off. Almost talking more pines than people for company, even the littlest needs are quickly tended to, with a touch of local spirit making the atmosphere extra warm and cosy.
Being largely united by food and drink (this is Greece, after all), there’s coffee to sip at the taverna and feet to tap to the beat of live weekend music. Better still, for a true taste of the island, a trip to Apaggio’s terrace brings an à la carte selection of locally curated ingredients and mouth-watering dishes. And when the menu is closed, MarBella’s Signature Suites Collection has plenty more to sink your teeth into; exchanging those yummy ‘oohs’ for ‘aahs’ with the most private rooms, dips in your own pool, and a complimentary spa massage.
Seemingly tucked away but surprisingly close enough to the action, Nido, Mar-Bella Collection is also quick to reveal it’s adventurous side. Stepping away from the relaxing ‘village life’, a local day cruise and full-day private car hire (complimentary in the Signature Collection) show an exciting contrast to the slower groove with a livelier ‘townies’ lifestyle.
- 70 suites
- Adult-only, minimum age 16 years
- Three restaurants overlooking a sea-view, including Apaggio’s à la carte Greek restaurant
- Spa with two hamman rooms and a variety of treatments inspired by beauty brand Sothys
- Small and intimate beach across the road, with a choice to walk or take a buggy to MarBella Corfu next door for an adults-only section on a livelier beach, olive oil tastings, tennis, scuba diving, or a full-day private yacht tour or catamaran cruise
- Twin centre this stay with it’s sister property MarBella Elix for a remote seaside town experience close to Pargaspa
- 70 suites
- Adult-only, minimum age 16 years
- Three restaurants overlooking a sea-view, including Apaggio’s à la carte Greek restaurant
- Spa with two hamman rooms and a variety of treatments inspired by beauty brand Sothys
- Small and intimate beach across the road, with a choice to walk or take a buggy to MarBella Corfu next door for an adults-only section on a livelier beach, olive oil tastings, tennis, scuba diving, or a full-day private yacht tour or catamaran cruise
- Twin centre this stay with it’s sister property MarBella Elix for a remote seaside town experience close to Pargaspa
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