Tucked in a quiet yet fairly central corner of Chora, merely a few minutes walk from all the action, Semeli is one of the most renowned hotels in Mykonos town. Popular among the hip and trendy crowd, it owes much of its reputation to its immaculate aesthetic and relaxed, laid back aura. Here the trademark Cycladic minimalism is blended with designer furniture and state of the art conveniences. The original neoclassical building forms the core of the dining and lounge area, while new additions, harmonized with the landscape and local architecture, are scattered around the luscious, green garden. A large, freshwater pool with elegant yet comfortable day beds and sun loungers complete the picture of easy living.
In fact this 12 acre garden was once the holiday retreat of families Skordilis and Kampanis. They were old Mykonian merchants, and as was customary among their ranks, had their home in Little Venice. But in the summers they
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