Amanzoe Brochure

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RESORTSurrounded by undulating olive groves and overlooking the island of Spetses and

the Argosaronic Gulf beyond,Amanzoe is just a 10-minute drive from the tavernas

and vibrant life of Porto Heli. The road approaching Amanzoe ascends to the

porte-cochere, a grand marble-clad edifice which serves as the entrance. Beyond lies

the hilltop resort, arranged around an expansive reflection pool with spectacular

views of the sea.

ACCOMMODATION: Resort accommodation is in the form of 38 guest pavilions

arranged on different levels to maximise privacy and the breathtaking views over theAegean. Each free-standing pavilion is accessed through a stone-wall courtyard

that leads to spacious,high-ceilinged living and sleeping areas. Beds are positioned in

a marble-walled alcove which, together with the living area and bathroom,opens up

onto the terrace, shaded by a pergola. Each Pool Pavilion offers a six-metre pool

and each Deluxe Pool Pavilion features a 12-metre pool. Rooms are also available

to accommodate guests with disabilities.

FACILITIES: Restaurant, Lounge Bar, Library, Boutique & Art Gallery, Meeting

Room, Beach Club, Aman Spa, Gym, Pilates, Yoga Studio, Swimming pool, Pool

Restaurant, Tennis courts

DINING: The Restaurant is a shaded, high-ceilinged structure defined by floor-to-

ceiling windows that maximise the sea views. It is fronted by an expansive outdoor

terrace designed for alfresco dining. The more relaxed Lounge Bar is the ideal

venue for a quiet aperitif or light bite to eat, while the Pool Restaurant offers a casual

spot for all-day dining. The Beach Club also offers an informal restaurant.

LOCATIONPELOPONNESE: Rich in

history and steeped in mythology,

the Peloponnese is a large penin-

sula in southern Greece, formingthe part of the country south

of the Gulf of Corinth. Named

for the founder of the OlympicGames, King Pelops, the peninsula

reaches out its rocky, beach-fringedfingers into the azure waters of

the Aegean Sea and is home to

beautiful countryside dominated

by olive groves and carob trees.

The Peloponnese has long beena favoured weekend and holiday

destination for Athenians due

to its proximity to Greece’s

capital, its mild climate and

peaceful scenery.

PORTO HELI: The scenic town

of Porto Heli is situated on the

east coast of the Peloponnese and

Comprising a 38-suite resort, an Aman Spa and in the near future a number of

Aman Villas, Amanzoe is Amanresorts’ third Mediterranean retreat – the Greek

complement to Montenegro’s Aman Sveti Stefan and Turkey’s Amanruya.

Drawing its name from the Sanskrit word for ‘peace’ and ‘zoe’, the Greek word

for ‘life’, Amanzoe is situated on a hilltop close to the quaint town of Porto

Heli on the east coast of the Peloponnese. The resort offers almost 360º

panoramic sea views as well as a private Beach Club in a picturesque bay.



LIBRARY: The Library offers a broad range of reading materials in several languages.

Reference works on many subjects are available, including a wide spectrum of

material on Greek history.

BOUTIQUE & ART GALLERY: A variety of unique Greek handicrafts, jewellery

and artwork is on display and available for purchase.

BEACH CLUB: Amanzoe guests and villa owners, as well as a select number of

Aman Club members can enjoy the exclusive use of the Beach Club. Situated in abeautiful bay with sparkling turquoise waters, the Beach Club is only a five-minute

drive from the resort through a thick pine forest. Alternatively, guests can stroll

(30 minutes) or mountain bike (10 minutes) the picturesque route. The Beach

Club provides refreshments and a dining area, as well as water sports equipment.

AM AN SPA: Amanzoe’s Aman Spa comprises seven double treatment rooms,

two hammams and a hair and finishing salon, all looking onto a peaceful open-air

courtyard. Treatments include massages, facials, scrubs and wraps, combining the

best Asian techniques with ancient Greek beauty rituals, and using Aman Spa’s

own range of chemical-free skincare products.A variety of local ingredients including

olive oil, clay and olive seeds – chosen for their natural healing and regenerativepowers – are used in some treatments.

FITNESS FACILITIES: Amanzoe offers various options for fitness and recreation

including a fully-equipped gym, Pilates facilities, a yoga studio overlooking the

surrounding hills and two outdoor tennis courts. A generously-proportioned

main swimming pool and a children’s pool and free-play area offer additional

recreational alternatives for guests of all ages.

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES ANCIENT SITES: There is a wealth of ancient archaeological sites to explore in

the area. These include the Medical Sanctuary of Asclepius and the renownedAmphitheatre in Epidaurus, still host to internationally-acclaimed performances

every summer (45 minutes from Amanzoe); the legendary citadel of Mycenae and

the Mycenaean cemetery of Dendra (one hour from Amanzoe); the historic town

of Kranidi which played an important role during the revolution against Ottoman

rule in 1821 (10 minutes from Amanzoe); the ancient citadel of Tirynth and its dam,

across from the cosmopolitan

islands of Hydra and Spetses.

Surrounded by a glittering blue

sea, this area is the birthplace of legends and civilisation, blessed

by a history that embraces the

Spartans and Romans, the Byzan-

tines and Venetians, all drawn

here over the millennia becauseof the region’s beauty, wealth

and strategic location. Porto Heli

itself is a district of the Munici-

pality of Ermionida which

includes the districts of Ermioni,

Kranidi and Kilada. The entirearea is often collectively

referred to as Porto Heli.

GEOGRAPHYGreece or the Hellenic Republic

is the southeastern-most countryon the European continent.

Surrounded by the Aegean Sea

to the east and the Ionian Sea tothe west, it boasts a vast number

of islands and islets, famed for

their white-washed houses,

sapphire waters and unrivalled

beauty. The mainland also offers

stunning landscapes, dramaticmountains and lakes, fertile

agricultural lands and quaint

historical towns and villages.

HISTORYAncient Greece is generally

considered the cradle of Western

civilization, philosophy, democracy

and the Olympic Games. Human

presence in the Peloponnese canbe traced as far back as 50,000

years ago to the middle of the

Palaeolithic Era. Findings around

the ancient city of Halieis on thesouth side of the Porto Heli Bayindicate that life in the area dates

back to 3,000 BC. In fact, the city

was enclosed (around 800 BC)

by a defensive wall with at least

five gates, and had independent territorial rights and its own mint.

On a calm day, one can still see

the communal baths’ remains –

now underwater – and even swim

amidst the ruins. The town’searly inhabitants were primarily

engaged in fishing and farming,

and the historic name Porto Heli

translates as ‘Bay of Eels’, denoting

the fish’s importance to the area

when it was being established.



constructed around the 12th century BC; the early Bronze Age settlement of Lerna

at Mili; the Temple of Hera close to Argos; and numerous Mycenaean bridges, each

a feat of engineering on the road trip from Amanzoe to Nafplion.

NAFPLION: The historic city of Nafplion is situated just 65 kilometres away from

Amanzoe. The first capital of modern Greece, it is well-known for its neoclassical

architecture, the imposing Palamidi Castle overlooking the city, and the Bourtzi

Castle set on an island in the middle of the harbour.Take a stroll in the old part of

town, visit the archaeological museum, sample local cuisine at any of the sea-viewtavernas and spend an evening enjoying the town’s live jazz bars.

ISLAND HOPPING: The peninsula is surrounded by numerous uninhabited islets,

ideal for day trips, sailing excursions and swimming in secluded coves. Ten minutes

across the water from Porto Heli by water taxi is the cosmopolitan and car-free island

of Spetses, known for its sea-faring traditions, its heroic contribution to Greek

Independence from the Ottoman Empire, its Venetian and neoclassical mansions

with pebble mosaic courtyards, and its horse-drawn carriages. A bit farther away,

but still within easy reach by water taxi is the island of Hydra. Also car-free and

populated by historic sea captain mansions which evoke an ambience of centuries

past, it is renowned for its vibrant dining scene and nightlife.

HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND NATURE TREKS: Trekking in the

beautiful scenery of the Peloponnese is an invigorating and memorable experience.

Trek to the Frachti caves from Kilada, or past Byzantine chapels, Mycenaean tombs

and watermills on your way from Mycenae to the Temple of Hera (2 hours) or the

village of Prosymni (3 hours). Other options include a light trek to the sunken hollows

of Vythismata or the Bisti Forest at Ermioni.

MUSEUM: Kranidi offers an excellent Folklore and Cultural Museum.

MONASTERIES: The Byzantine Monastery of St. Dimitrios of Avgo in Pelaioi is

built into the rocks of the surrounding countryside. Another monastery worthvisiting is St. George at Didyma.Two holes formed by meteorites signpost the road

which leads uphill to a small but imposing church with lovely views.

LOCAL PRODUCE: The region has a reputation for its agricultural products

including its citrus fruits, low-acidity olives, diverse fish and crustaceans and wine.



Amanzoe offers guests the opportunity to pick olives and make their own oliveoil (seasonal); join in the pomegranate harvest (seasonal); visit local sheep andgoat farmers who make their own cheese; and collect honey (seasonal) on a tripto the local hives and honey museum.

WINE TASTING: Within 90 minutes of Amanzoe there are numerous vineyardsopen for wine tasting. All boast indigenous Greek grape varieties, offer tours of the surrounding vineyards and are known for their complex and diverse wines.

FISHING: Originally a small fishing community, much of Porto Heli’s history isbased around this industry. Amanzoe can arrange visits to local fish tavernasand markets, as well as fishing expeditions with local fishermen in the area’snumerous protected bays.

SAILING: Find your own beach for the day, either on a modern sailboat, a tradi-tional Aegean kaiki or the resort’s Wally One powerboat.

WATERSKIING: Available in the region’s sheltered bays.

MOUNTAIN BIKING & HORSEBACK RIDING: Off-road tracks abound in

the area, whether winding through ancient pine forests or hilltop olive grovesoffering beautiful views.

ROCK CLIMBING: The mountains in the vicinity of Didyma offer a range of naturally occurring rock climbing routes to suit all levels.

HELICOPTER TOURS: Head out at sunrise or sunset for an airborne tour of the area, or combine this archaeological flight with your heli-journey to and fromthe airport. Flights will take in all the Mycenaean Citadels including Mycenae,Tyrinth and Midea, as well as Epidavros, Halieis (the ancient sunken city in PortoHeli Bay), Acrocorinthos, the ancient stadium and Temple of Apollo at Nemea,

and Isthmia Harbour. •

DESTINATION

GETTING THERE: Amanzoeis a 2 1 /2-hour drive overland fromAthens or a two-hour journeyby sea on a hydrofoil from theAthenian port of Piraeus.Alternatively, guests can take

Amanzoe’s private helicopter –a flight of just 25 minutes fromAthens Airport.

CLIMATE: Situated 38º northof the equator, Greece enjoys allfour seasons, with warm summermonths and a dry mild winter.More specifically in the Porto Heliarea, spring and autumn arepleasant, characterised by bright sunshine and occasional rainfall.

Temperatures during summeraverage around 33ºC, whereasover the winter months tempera-tures average 10ºC. The area’sMediterranean climate allows foroutdoor activities throughout theyear, and comfortable swimmingduring the summer, late springand early autumn months.

LANGUAGE: The officiallanguage of Greece is Greek,

while English is widely spokenthroughout the country,especially in tourist destinations.

HEALTH: A medical centreis located close to Amanzoe.

ELECTRICITY: Electricityis 220v/50Hz

TIME ZONE: 2 hours aheadof GMT



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CALL AMAN SALES & RESERVATIONS DIRECT: Tel (94) 77 774 3500 Fax (94) 11 255 5922

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Our multi-lingual Aman Concierge Service team is always available to help you with your travel planning,from booking a single night to multi-resort itineraries. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For a full listing of our rates visit www.amanresorts.com or speak to a member of our concierge team.

E-mail: [email protected]

PO Box 333, Kranidi - Argolida, 21300, GreeceE-mail: [email protected]

* Room rates are per pavilion per night and are subject to 6.5% VAT and 0.5% municipal tax.

* Rates are subject to change without notice.

SUMMER 2012INTRODUCTORY RATES

Pool Pavilion Euro 825Deluxe Pool Pavilion Euro 925

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