Kea Retreat

The place

Kea Retreat hides on the discreet island of Kea, holding the front row of Psathi Bay. The landscape around it is unspoiled, the setting secluded — a place to reconnect with nature. Eight rooms, housed in restored Kathikies, keep a classic Cycladic charm: whitewashed walls, rustic furnishings, a private veranda each.

A sleek swimming lane runs outdoors, the ocean unbroken beyond it. On the wellness deck, yoga and meditation in the open air. Lygaria cooks from the bounty of the Aegean, its menu ever-changing — traditional Greek flavors worked with modern technique.