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THE ART OF ELEVATED HOSPITALITY I PAROS

designed collection to forty-six refined retreats. For
those seeking the pinnacle of retreat, the Jupiter
Villa—a five-bedroom sanctuary—offers an expansive
terrace endowed with a private pool and sweeping
views amidst the lush garden scenery. The Aurelia Villa,
with three serene bedrooms, unfolds as a celebration
of togetherness, a gathering place beneath the vast
Cycladic sky. The two-bedroom Eclipse Suite balances
spaciousness with intimacy, its private pool an oasis
of stillness. And the Iris Suite, a one-bedroom haven,
invites quiet connection, offering a tranquil escape with
access to a shared pool. The rhythm of Parīlio unfolds
with the sun’s gentle arc. Mornings stretch lazily into
golden afternoons, and evenings linger beneath an
indigo sky. The striking cross-shaped pool, framed
by ancient rocks and surrounded by soft loungers,
stands as both a focal point and an invitation—to float,
to dream, to surrender to the pace of the island. Here,
among kindred spirits—wanderers, aesthetes, seekers
A space designed not just to be of beauty—the essence of place is felt, not just seen.
seen, but to be felt—an intimate Parīlio is more than a retreat; it is an experience of
retreat of understated elegance
and elemental beauty. presence, where the flow of time is not measured in
minutes but in moments. It is an invitation to pause,
to breathe, to truly belong.

THERE IS A PLACE where time slows, where the sun’s “Exhale.
golden path sets the rhythm of each day, and the
intentional moment. This is Parīlio, a retreat on Paros’ Follow the day.
essence of Cycladic island living is felt in every quiet,
northern coast, nestled between the sculpted rock
formations of Kolymbithres and the picturesque town This is flow."
of Naoussa. Here, movement is unhurried, moments
stretch effortlessly, and the air hums with the poetry
of place. Conceived as a sanctuary where silence
speaks and space breathes, Parīlio is a dialogue
between nature and architecture. Sun, light, shade,
and breeze intermingle in a balance of stillness and
motion. Every texture, every shadow, every curve
invites a sense of connection; an invitation to let go, to contemplation. Ceramics from Marrakech’s LRNCE
realign with the island’s elemental beauty. Set against studio, bold textiles, and curated objets d’art from
Paros’ rugged, sun-drenched landscape, Parīlio’s Europe’s foremost designers lend a sense of effortless
aesthetic is shaped by the Athens-based Interior elegance. Distinctive structural features such as arches,
Design Laboratorium, where Cycladic tradition meets concrete columns, and thick masonry, representative
contemporary vision. Earthy tones and natural textures of traditional building techniques, reinforce the feeling
embrace the brilliance of the Aegean light, creating of sanctuary, resulting in a space that is both cathartic
an ambiance of quiet sophistication. Inside, a tonal and elemental. This summer, Parīlio unveils thirteen
palette of warm hues whispers stories of leisure and brand-new suites and villas, expanding its artfully

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