Semeli Resort
Elatohori, Kehagia Area
601 00 Pieria 		find it on the map
 

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.


But what you should keep in mind:

The style may not be your cup of tea.

Owner-
Address Elatohori, Kehagia Area
601 00 Pieria
Tel. 23510 82992-6
Fax 23510 82997
E-mailinfo@semeliresort.gr
Website http://www.semeliresort.gr
Opening period:

All year
 

Children:Welcome
Dogs:Not allowed
Prices:

Double room €120-210 per night (breakfast included)

Credit cards: AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA, DINERS, MASTERCARD
Accommodation15 double rooms
2 junior suites
3 luxury suites
Room facilities

En-suite bathroom (shower). Junior suites have hydromassage. Superior suites have a Jacuzzi in the rooms.
Telephone
Television
Mini-bar
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Most rooms have a fireplace - firewood is provided.

Sitting rooms with fireplaces
Terrace
In-room massage and Shiatsu.
Playroom with toys

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.
The restaurant "Lefkothea" is open for lunch and dinner. The food is exceptionally good. The menu includes traditional regional dishes with a modern twist as well as a range of Mediterranean dishes. I am actually quite picky when it comes to food, but I’d gladly go back here for the meals only.

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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The village of Elatohori isn’t something all that special, but there are several good reasons to spend a few days in the area. The forested mountain slopes, first of all, are beautiful, and there are plenty of possibilities for outdoor activities such as canyoning, river trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking and of course walking and hiking. There’s also a tiny ski centre, with five nice runs, nothing challenging, but great for a day relaxed skiing.

 

The wider area features several important archaeological sites, including those of Dion and of Pydna. Just outside the village of Vergina, you can, no, let me get this straight, you must visit the underground museum with the excavated tombs of Macedonian kings. This is one of the most magnificent archaeological finds in Greece, displaying the gold reliquaries and wreaths, and other riches of Macedonian royals. It is believed that one of the four tombs is of Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great, though some dispute this and believe that Alexander’s half-brother was buried here.
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