Boat International – August 2019

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happening in the hotel sector,” says Katerina Katopis,

director of Dolphin Capital, owner of Amanzoe – referring

to the opening of the new Four Seasons and the new

One&Only resort being developed in Kéa in the Cyclades.

Heading out to explore what’s attracting this investment,

from Nafplio we cruise towards Spetses and anchor in the

stunning Korakia Bay off the Greek mainland. The

anchorage is in the eyeline of Amanzoe’s minimalist but

chic beach club and the Acropolis-inspired resort (pictured opposite page,

bottom right) is perched on the hilltops high above. The sheltered stop-off

means guests can easily head to shore for some pampering in its cavernous

spa or to dine on washoku (Japanese) cuisine at its Nama restaurant. Amanzoe

can also arrange for one its famed Aman spa treatments on board.

The yachts’ captains use the quiet bay to moor our three yachts so they are

tied together side-by-side, buffered by buoys,

allowing guests to step over the bulwarks from one

boat to the next. I have seen my fair share of raft-up

parties, but usually with much smaller craft, so it is

impressive to see three 30-metre-plus boats joined

together. The yachts are also expertly moored, with

asternlinetiedtorocksontheshoreline,allowing

ustoenjoythecrystalclear,shallowwaters.Iswim

lapsbetweenshoreandtheboat,theidealdistance

togetinabitofaworkoutbeforelunchontheaft

deck.“ThisisthedifferencewithGreekcaptains,”

“It is unspoiled, lush and

green – andthere are

coves everywhere, so you

can take your boat and

be alone, evenin August”

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PHOTOGRAPHY:

DANIEL

HERENDI;

ADRIAN

HOUSTON

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