MANNA ARCADIA, PELOPONNESE, GREECE: IN A WORLD OF ‘COPY&PASTE’ MANNA MAKES THE DIFFERENCE.
It all begun a century ago, developed to a childhood dream and resulted in a Destination Property that introduces Authentic Greece, beyond the obvious.
Surrounded by a landscape that has been considered an earthly paradise since antiquity and situated within a historically preserved building, MANNA is a newly opened luxury mountain retreat in Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. Located just 2 hours from Athens, or just 1 hour from Kalamata Airport. Replete with outdoor yoga, multiple cozy fireplaces, a serene wellness hub, a cave pool, an architectural concept and bespoke furnishings by K-Studio, along with a farm-to-table cuisine conceived by award-winning Greek chef Athinagoras Kostakos. MANNA offers a place to refresh, reset, and reengage with one’s mind, body, soul, and earthly surroundings.
Since antiquity, the region of Arcadia has been considered an earthly paradise, leading to the creation of the “Arcadian ideal” during the Renaissance. Today, the phrase indicates a utopic philosophy of living in absolute harmony with nature. MANNA follows this philosophy, encouraging guests to live in direct connection with the natural surroundings, including the virgin fir forest of Mount Mainalo, breathtaking lakes, and the crystal-clear river of Lousios.
Suggested Itinerary:
• Day 1: Land either at Athens or Kalamata airport and within 1-2 hours you will be at heavenly MANNA. (private transfer may be arranged by us)
• Day 1: Spend a day at MANNA and enjoy the amazing architecture. Surrender to the sounds of the birds and the fresh crispy smell of the ancient fir forest. Relax at MANNA SPA and enjoy a massage, indoor or outdoor Sauna in the woods, jacuzzi or take a splash at the MANNA Cave Pool. Enjoy amazing Greek traditional cuisine with a twist at the Award Winning MANNA Restaurant, with a Seasonal Menu prepared by Chef Athinagoras Kostakos. End the day by the Lily Pond or the Open Fire lounge, and enjoy the most majestic grand view of a starry sky, seen like never before in the 100% no artificial light night sky of MANNA.
• Day 2: Wake up to a hearty MANNA breakfast and begin you day with a Trekking Tour or a Truffle Hunting with our Certified Guide. Path takes you next to River Lousios, the river that baby Zeus has his 1st bath by the nymphs! Enjoy waterfalls and river pools, and end the physical exertion with a lunch cooked outside. Freshly picked mushrooms and truffles will likely appear on the menu paired with amazing Peloponnese wine.
• Day 3: Choose from the amazing MANNA Outdoor Ativities which include Rafting, Cycling, or Horseback Riding. Or visit nearby award-winning wineries in the region of Nemea, olive mills, and dairies and learn how to bake bread, the Greek way! Alternatively, visit the nearby pebble stone picturesque villages of Magouliana, Vytina, Dimitsana and Stemnitsa, and prepare your own Coffee (or Raki) at the unique Coop Museum Coffee Shop of the nearby Lasta village (just 10 min. away). Before you leave, don’t forget to visit the Birthplace of the Olympic Games at Ancient Olympia, and the unique Byzantine Monasteries Prodromos and Philosophos built within the rocks above river Lousios.
(Accommodation includes breakfast, taxes and a complimentary room upgrade courtesy of MANNA.)