AmanZoe (Greece)
Sep 8, 2012, 9:21 am
#46
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
Posts: 971
We just checked-in, public spaces are really impressive, and pavilion is really great!
It was quite difficult to find our way after we passed Kranidi, fortunately we were very lucky to ask to a lady who requested teenagers passing by on their motorbike to escort us to Amanzoe. Without their help we would still be lost in the hills!
The road is very scenic, I didn't expect small mountain roads.
I will take some pictures and post them when we are back. If you want some precise information just tell me!
It was quite difficult to find our way after we passed Kranidi, fortunately we were very lucky to ask to a lady who requested teenagers passing by on their motorbike to escort us to Amanzoe. Without their help we would still be lost in the hills!
The road is very scenic, I didn't expect small mountain roads.
I will take some pictures and post them when we are back. If you want some precise information just tell me!
Sep 8, 2012, 1:23 pm
#47
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
enjoy 
- quality/location of beaches
- if you see where the aman residences are being built, or where other (non aman) parts of porto heli collection either are being built or will be (the sea front villas for example are underway)
- quality/location of beaches
- if you see where the aman residences are being built, or where other (non aman) parts of porto heli collection either are being built or will be (the sea front villas for example are underway)
Sep 9, 2012, 5:25 am
#49
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: OSL
Posts: 2,145
We just checked-in, public spaces are really impressive, and pavilion is really great!
It was quite difficult to find our way after we passed Kranidi, fortunately we were very lucky to ask to a lady who requested teenagers passing by on their motorbike to escort us to Amanzoe. Without their help we would still be lost in the hills!
The road is very scenic, I didn't expect small mountain roads.
I will take some pictures and post them when we are back. If you want some precise information just tell me!
It was quite difficult to find our way after we passed Kranidi, fortunately we were very lucky to ask to a lady who requested teenagers passing by on their motorbike to escort us to Amanzoe. Without their help we would still be lost in the hills!
The road is very scenic, I didn't expect small mountain roads.
I will take some pictures and post them when we are back. If you want some precise information just tell me!
Sep 9, 2012, 8:13 am
#50
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
Posts: 971
I put some pictures on Flickr but I am not an expert. Can you see them?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8696943...7631480871916/
If not I will try to modify later.
The beach club is a 10-min drive from the hotel. We went there with a Porsche Cayenne early this morning and we came back with a Mercedes mini-van. I expected it would be closer to the resort, but considering the distance you cannot go by walking. It is quite nice, with a 50mx6m pool divided in 2 parts parallel to the shore, and there is also a shallow pool for children (in comparison main pool is 25mx12m). Plenty of loungers. There is sand but it was man-made and the beach itself is a pebble beach. Water is clear however I have to admit I am not a fan of pebble beaches so I did not swim. More to come later.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8696943...7631480871916/
If not I will try to modify later.
The beach club is a 10-min drive from the hotel. We went there with a Porsche Cayenne early this morning and we came back with a Mercedes mini-van. I expected it would be closer to the resort, but considering the distance you cannot go by walking. It is quite nice, with a 50mx6m pool divided in 2 parts parallel to the shore, and there is also a shallow pool for children (in comparison main pool is 25mx12m). Plenty of loungers. There is sand but it was man-made and the beach itself is a pebble beach. Water is clear however I have to admit I am not a fan of pebble beaches so I did not swim. More to come later.
Last edited by Pierre&Cédric; Sep 9, 2012 at 10:13 am
Sep 9, 2012, 9:14 am
#51
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not set to public yet?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/86969434@N06
http://www.flickr.com/photos/86969434@N06/sets/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8696943...7631480871916/
http://www.flickr.com/help/photos/#1873514
http://www.flickr.com/photos/86969434@N06
http://www.flickr.com/photos/86969434@N06/sets/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8696943...7631480871916/
http://www.flickr.com/help/photos/#1873514
To change the privacy levels on photos you've already uploaded, you have two options: Change the privacy level in the Owner settings section under the Privacy heading on the right of the photo page, or batch them in Organizr, then click "Permissions" and select "Who can see, comment, tag?"
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Sep 9, 2012 at 11:08 am
Sep 9, 2012, 10:47 am
#53
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: OSL
Posts: 2,145
Wow. The pavillions look really amazing. This is the one with the biggest private pool right? Beach club looks fine as well, not the most idyllic beach, maybe, maybe it will be better when more green is growing. Boat fantastic! Is there a main pool at the resort itself as well? Saw it now, on the map. Oh, I really want to go there!
Sep 9, 2012, 11:32 am
#54
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incredible pics incl resort map and huge residenceshttp://www.portohelicollection.com/l...ery/aman-1.jpg
seems like aman beach club location >
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=porto+...orto+Heli&z=17
http://www.dolphinci.com/downloads/f...nzoe_story.pdf
After extensive and detailed research, Kambourides found exactly what Zecha was looking for: a site consolidating the best characteristics of the Greek landscape, combining breathtaking views with green groves, access to an idyllic beach, tranquillity and privacy. The very first time that Zecha set foot on the hilltop of Aghios Panteleimonas in October 2006, he simply said, “This is an Aman site.”
the most significant being Korakia - the coastal area which today houses the Aman Beach Club.
the most significant being Korakia - the coastal area which today houses the Aman Beach Club.
250 olive trees (up to 800 years old) plus 100 planted
552 columns
6.5 acres of marble
8.2 acres of stone
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Sep 9, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Sep 9, 2012, 1:15 pm
#55
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
Posts: 971
incredible pics incl resort map and huge residencesseems like aman beach club location >
http://www.portohelicollection.com/l...ery/aman-1.jpg
Yes, it is exactly there.
Tomorrow I will try to take more pictures of common areas if I wake up early before other guests arrive.
Sep 9, 2012, 1:50 pm
#57
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
Posts: 971
This is the list of activities proposed by Amanzoé:
- discover ancient greece => Epidavros / Mycenae / Nafplio (several options up to 8 hours)
- vineyards of Nemea (tasting journey - 8 hours)
- beekeeping (honey production facility & picnic - up to 3 1/2 hours)
- Monastry of Avgo & Didyma caves (tour 3 hours)
- Hydra / Spetses islands (different options + cruises with Amanzoe boats - Wally one power boat or Pershing 62)
This come in addition to the Spa and beach club activities.
There is enough to do for an extended stay!
- discover ancient greece => Epidavros / Mycenae / Nafplio (several options up to 8 hours)
- vineyards of Nemea (tasting journey - 8 hours)
- beekeeping (honey production facility & picnic - up to 3 1/2 hours)
- Monastry of Avgo & Didyma caves (tour 3 hours)
- Hydra / Spetses islands (different options + cruises with Amanzoe boats - Wally one power boat or Pershing 62)
This come in addition to the Spa and beach club activities.
There is enough to do for an extended stay!
Sep 9, 2012, 6:35 pm
#59
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New York City
Posts: 408
I put some pictures on Flickr but I am not an expert. Can you see them?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8696943...7631480871916/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8696943...7631480871916/