{"id":7897,"date":"2022-07-08T09:58:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T01:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=7897"},"modified":"2022-07-08T09:58:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T01:58:27","slug":"5-reasons-to-visit-mykonos-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/5-reasons-to-visit-mykonos-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to visit Mykonos this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Undoubtedly one of the most famous Greek islands, Mykonos is known for its stunning beaches, cosmopolitan vibe, and vibrant dining scene. Holidaymakers flock from all corners of the globe to soak up the Grecian sunshine and local gastronomy. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No trip to Mykonos is complete however, without a visit to Kensh\u014d Ornos – the A-list favourite, award-winning boutique hotel, set on the beautiful Ornos Bay. Here are our five top reasons to visit the hotel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Resident DJ and Weekly Music Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular for its glamorous nightlife, superstar DJs and beautiful crowds, Mykonos is a true holiday destination. The fun starts at Kensh\u014d Ornos, with a calendar of regular events sure to keep guests entertained. Throughout the season, different musicians and performances will be taking place at Kensh\u014d Ornos, ranging from singers to DJ\u2019s, dancers and more. Recent events include our resident DJ, DJ Angelosi playing Ethnic Electronic and Afro House music and Mediterranean ethnic music performances by Ghenwa Nemnom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Star-Lit Swimming Pool<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best places to take a dip in Mykonos, the Kensh\u014d Ornos pool was designed to complement the hotel\u2019s surrounding Ornos Bay. With majestic views of the Aegean Sea, lounging by the pool has never been more relaxing. The pool is the perfect Instagram spot, guaranteed to give everyone at home FOMO. At night, the turquoise swimming pool is illuminated with \u2018starlights\u2019 that light up the turquoise water for inviting evening swims. Guests can enjoy fresh towels, delicious cocktails and snackable lite bites whilst listening to chilled beats throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Kensh\u014d Ornos Restaurant, Home To Exquisite Fine Dining<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dining in Greece is an experience like no other. Think long leisurely meals with stunning views of the Aegean Sea and evenings filled with Greek mezze favourites and glasses of local wine. This summer, an exquisite dining experience awaits at Kensh\u014d Ornos Restaurant. Award-winning Executive Chef Ippokratis Anagnostelis, has created a menu that takes traditional Cycladic cuisine and transforms it into modern gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This season, the restaurant is launching the \u2018Gastro Comfort Project,\u2019 a special degustation menu of small individual plates with intense flavour. Highlights include Aegean red mullet, with bouillabaise espuma, Ossetra caviar and basil oil;<\/em> Cycladic Cacio E Pepe, bavette cooked with lamb broth and dried anthotiro cheese <\/em>and Orzo Langoustine, orzo with Aegean langoustines and lobster broth. <\/em>The menu is available daily between 7-11PM, reservations can be made through the website here: here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The One-of-a-Kind Cave Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the Mykonos for grown-ups. The ones who come to Mykonos to experience ultimate luxury and relaxation. This is the only Cave Spa on the island, transporting guests to a magical place to enjoy moments of rejuvenation.  The boutique hotel has won numerous awards for its spa, which includes two treatment rooms, a hammam bath, an indoor pool with hydromassage, a tropical rain bed, a hair salon, beauty centre and a gym. Visitors can choose between various treatments with packages on offer like The Sleep Therapy<\/em> and The Lovers Spa Experi<\/em>ence. Don\u2019t forget to try the hi-tech sun beds with colour, sound and heat therapy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. The Unique Architecture and Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the bright sun of Mykonos, Kensh\u014d Ornos is a haven of beautiful design and architecture. The colour palette uses shades of white, natural wood and stone, respecting the values of Myconian architecture. Combining state-of-the-art technology and traditional design elements to create an impression of serenity and beauty. The hotel features iconic design pieces by well-known figures including Dedon, Mogg, Gessi and Kenneth Cobonpue. Guest rooms and suites are airy, light, individually styled and design with seclusion and privacy in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6<\/strong>. The<\/strong> Idyllic Location Above Ornos Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hotel overlooks Ornos Bay, a beautiful part of the coast where the land curves inwards and traditional whitewashed Myconian architecture is dotted around the hillside. The Bay is paradise, with clear turquoise waters and white fine sands, yet only 2km drive away from the iconic town of Mykonos. Kensh\u014d Ornos offers guests the best of both worlds; the accessibility to  popular cultural, nightlife and entertainment spots teamed with the serenity and tranquillity of the island\u2019s quieter side of Ornos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Kensh\u014d Mykonos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the Zen tradition, Ken means \u201cseeing\u201d and Sh\u014d means \u201cnature, essence\u201d. Kensh\u014d is often interpreted as \u201cseeing one\u2019s (true) nature\u201d. Kensh\u014d offers its guests a unique journey, creating memorable experiences of stay, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Inspired by the endless blue colours of the sky and the sea, Kensh\u014d combines the high-quality services and goes beyond the standards, to provide a truly luxurious experience for each and every visitor. Kensh\u014d Ornos is home to every luxury a guest could need including 35 individually styled rooms & suites, the only cave spa in Mykonos, the finest hospitality, state-of-the-art facilities and the ultimate Myconian experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer is here, and there\u2019s no better place to stay than Kensh\u014d Ornos on Greece\u2019s iconic island of Mykonos.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7898,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[110,1742,1077,1909,1564],"class_list":["post-7897","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","tag-travel-2","tag-travel-adventure","tag-travel-destination","tag-travel-time","tag-travel-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7897","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7897"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7897\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7899,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7897\/revisions\/7899"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7897"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7897"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7897"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}