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MAR-BELLA COLLECTION ANNOUNCES NEW HOTEL AVALI , SET TO OPEN IN SUMMER 2025
Located on the Greek island of Corfu , Avali will be the fourth property to open by the familyowned luxury hospitality brand .
Mar-Bella Collection , a familyowned Greek luxury hospitality brand , is delighted to announce that it will open a new hotel , Avali , in summer 2025 . Nestled in the prime beachfront setting of Agios Ioannis Peristeron in south-west Corfu , the new hotel is less than 600-metres from the brand ’ s established MarBella and Nido hotels . The hotel will open following the meticulous rebuild of an existing property with 76 rooms and suites , catering to free-spirited young families , solo travellers and groups of friends seeking barefoot luxury .
Named Avali – a dialect of Corfu , meaning ‘ a small bay ’ – the property is set between verdant mountains and a 300-metre sandy pebbled beach on the sparkling Ionian Sea . It will be home to an expansive infinity pool , three-acres of lush gardens and a Beach House , which will be available for guests from across the Mar-Bella Collection portfolio to enjoy .
Developed with sustainability in mind , state-of-the-art energyefficient materials have been used throughout and the team have partnered with a horticulturist to showcase native plant species . The natural surroundings – including the mountains , olive groves , foliage and beach – have also inspired Avali ’ s fresh design . A calming colour palette will be used throughout , harnessing warm natural tones that reflect its beachside setting .
With a strong focus on gastronomy , Avali will offer guests a choice of two restaurant concepts and three bars . At the centre of the hotel will be an all-day restaurant , which will serve a buffet breakfast that showcases local ingredients every morning . For lunch and dinner , the open-kitchen will then offer an a la carte fusion menu of Mediterranean and Asian dishes . In the evening , guests can also enjoy a second outdoor a-la carte grill restaurant , with views across the sweeping bay .
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