There, Angelos Michalopoulos and Vassiliki Petridou, who own a third of the island—including its main attraction, the Calilo hotel—have made a sustainable pledge to leave 99% of their land untouched.

Ο Όμιλος Calilo τηρεί πιστά τη δέσμευσή του για την προστασία του περιβάλλοντος και τον σεβασμό στην τοπική κοινωνία, με στόχο να γίνει καταλύτης θετικής αλλαγής για το τουριστικό προϊόν του νησιού.

Calilo has found a way to combine Greek culture and luxury in a fun and unserious way that creates the most relaxing atmosphere.

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With fewer crowds than nearby Santorini and a stunning landscape with gorgeous beaches, the former party island is a great place to lay low

Following our ongoing liaisons with Freelance Greek Expert, Heidi Fuller-Love, Calilo has featured within this round-up of 'the best beach hotels in Greece for a coastal retreat'. The hotel's location is spotlighted, including the views over 'the azure Aegean' and yellow sand beach. The piece goes on to highlight Calilo's facilities, including the swimming pools and restaurants, scoring a 9/10 overall.

This property is indicative of a larger unique future for the Greek island.

For years, Santorini, Mykonos and Ios have been known for their embrace of excess. But some new operators on Greece’s Cycladic Islands want to break that cycle.

Summertime is synonymous with beach days –– and we refuse to give that up just yet. As the dog days of summer come to a close, we’re spending time at our favorite beaches around the world to soak in the last of the summer’s rays. We’ve asked some of our local friends in seaside destinations across the globe where they’re spending their remaining summer days. From protected marine preserves in Hawai’i and secluded coves in Greece to Southern Californian surf towns and Big Sur’s violet-hued sand beaches, these are some of the best-hidden gem beaches across the globe.

Consider these the next must-visit destinations.

21. Escape to IosIsland escapes don’t get much more idyllic than Calilo, a chic, quirky hideaway on the southeast coast of Ios. With its cave-like bedrooms, mosaic-tiled walls, tiki-style sun loungers and rock pools, the hotel looks as if it were designed by Fred Flintstone. Book yourself a day in one of the private grottoes that come with hammocks, plunge pools and views over Papas Beach, one of the Cyclades’ most beautiful patches of sand.Details Eight nights’ B&B for a family of four from £2,922 (calilo.com). Fly to Santorini and catch the ferry

Tucked away in a remote corner of unspoiled Ios in the heart of the Cyclades, Calilo has just unveiled a property expansion in time for the peak summer season. Part of LuxurIOS, a Greek-owned tourism project that develops, owns and operates hotels, beach estates, villas and lounges on the island of Ios, Calilo opened in 2019 with 30 suites, multiple dining outlets, wellness offerings and exclusive experiences from private boat excursions to wine tastings, dinner under the stars and more.

The 30-suite resort on the Greek island of Ios truly is in a class of its own.by Maya Kachroo-Levine

I arrived in Greece on May 16 — a month after my second Moderna shot and two days after it reopened to U.S. travelers. Here's what you need to know before you join me this summer.

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