Holidays in Agios Aimilianos, the offshore companies' heaven
A landscape of unparalleled natural beauty is Agios Aimilianos, with beautiful coves and a magnificent view of Spetses. The natural beauty is so great that it has evolved into a paradise with luxury villas and offshore companies.
Agios Aimilianos chapel
From time to time high-ranking guests have steyed there, I know of former US President George H. W. Bush and Ivanka Trump. Residents of Agios Aimilianos were the former royal couple of Greece, Constantine and Anna Maria Glücksburg, the former king writes that he chose this area to live because he had many friends there.
According to what the locals have told me, the area became known because of the villa of Minos Kyriakou, former owner of Antenna TV channel, due to television programs that were broadcast from there in 1995. This villa can be seen from the chapel. With the stock market bubble of 1997 the villas multiplied.
Spetses in the background
A point of reference is Agios Aimilianos chapel which you should definitely visit, not only for the chapel itself but also because the view of the sea from there is fantastic. For me it is one of the most beautiful spots with a view of the Saronic Gulf.
Agios Aimilianos chapel
There are four beaches, Limanaki, which is a double, Kounoupi and one before the chapel. One beach in Limanaki is organized with umbrellas and a cafeteria. For their locations check the map below.
Limanaki beach, there is a twin beach next to it. The image of this beach has changed because there are now umbrellas
Kounoupi beach
The beach near the chapel
The hotels I recommend in Agios Aimilianos are:
- (€) Epavlis Resort (⭐ 7.8) on Limanaki beach, with restaurant and a bar
- (€€) Casa Cicale (⭐ 8.4) fully equipped rooms on a hill with an unparalleled view of Spetses
Several villas are rented as Airbnb which are best to rent if you are a group of people.
The Airbnbs I recommend:
- Aelia Porto Heli (⭐ 9.3) a luxurious maisonette with unobstructed view near the chapel
- Luxury sea view villa (⭐ 9.8) on the hills of Agios Aimilianos a luxurious villa with 5 bedrooms and a swimming pool
- Beautiful summer house (⭐ 9.7) a villa with 3 bedrooms, a living room and a balcony with sea view in a peaceful spot
It is 3 hours or 180 km from Athens. You will reach Porto Heli. At the Porto Heli roundabout turn left and once you reach Kosta turn left at the sign. From Ermioni you can go by following a southerly route. I note that the streets of Agios Aimilianos and the streets that lead there are chaotic and it is easy to get confused.
Below is a map of Agios Aimilianos.
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