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SAN GIORGIO MYKONOS & SCORPIOS BEACH

Thanks to a successful collaboration with Design Hotels™, what turned out to be a experiment in temporal societies has become a permanent hideaway. Originally a summer pop-up for 2012, San Giorgio Mykonos was such a smashing hit—introducing its very own design-driven spin on Grecian hospitality—that four seasons have forged a Community bonded by the love of the open sky, long, shared meals, and the dazzling azure of the Aegean Sea.

Situated in one of the most scenic areas of the island between Paradise and Paranga beaches, the 32-room hotel is surrounded by picturesque white houses, craggy shorelines, and bottomless blue. Long-time friends of Design Hotels™, proprietors Thomas Heyne and Mario Hertel, collaboratively conceived the hotel and new hospitality experience—intuitively forecasting the island’s need for a nomadic enclave where design and simple pleasures would attract in equal measure.

As the island of Mykonos continues its evolution, so has the pair’s offerings. Seeing a clear shift from thumping beats to balance-restoring cultural gatherings, the makers of San Giorgio Mykonos launched Scorpios in 2015 on a sun-drenched southern tip of the island just a short, scenic stroll from the hotel. Built around a contemporary interpretation of the ancient Greek agora, Scorpios is a gathering place meant to galvanize the artistic, spiritual, and social life of the community. Part ceremonial, part

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cerebral celebration, Scorpios brings the mystical charge of nighttime rituals into daytime, slowed by a pace or two. At one of the very rare beach locations on Mykonos offering uninterrupted views across the open sea, Scorpios encompasses a sandy sunset beach, a whitewashed stone house and restaurant, custom-built stages for daily sunset rituals, and ample open-air terraces spilling out onto the Cycladic coastline.

“We wanted the essence of San Giorgio Mykonos and Scorpios to mirror the evolution of the ‘new’ Mykonos itself. There’s an overall movement taking place here—the island is growing up, and so are the tastes of those spending time here.” –Thomas Heyne

Uniting both venues is a harmonious design concept by interior designer Annabell Kutucu and crea-tive director Michael Schickinger of Lambs and Lions, the creative duo responsible for the design of San Giorgio Mykonos. Together with the Athens-based award-winning architects Dimitris and Kon-stantinos Karampatakis of K-studio, they developed the holistic design treatment for Scorpios, placing an emphasis on the essential and the celebration of traditional craftsmanship that fosters an environ-ment of effortless ease. At the core of both San Giorgio Mykonos and Scorpios: pure settings, cultu-ral interactions, and the magic of connecting in a foreign yet familiar place.

At both properties, leisure is writ large and guests are encouraged to store or spend energy as they please. Much like visiting the summer home of your coolest friend, who whips together a feast for the eyes and palate with as much ease and grace as they throw the island’s most talked-about fête. San Giorgio Mykonos and Scorpios are designed for those who seek simple pleasures like waking up to views of the sea, sharing good food prepared with love and care, and feeling the ritualistic energy of a crowd dancing under a starry sky. A perfect day at the beach.

BasicoFeaturing a style of simplicity and comfort, the room interior is a collection of eclectic treasures and organic materials. Every piece is handpicked, has its spirit of simplicity, and showcases the power of craftsmanship. All rooms are equally equipped with a shower and modern bathroom, phone, air-conditioning as well as complimentary wireless internet. • 25 sqm (269 sqft) • Limited view• Double bed • Located on the lower level of the hotel• Handpicked décor

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ROOMS

A privileged perch—set 20 meters above the rocky shoreline—offers sweeping 270-degree views of uninterrupted paradise. Views can be taken in from the sprawling poolside verandah and restaurant, or from most of the 32 uniquely adorned rooms.

Understanding that the forces of design are best harnessed to unite, the hotel is equal measures his-tory, heritage, style, and simplicity. The crisp splendor of the whitewashed building is dominated by light and air with a spotlight on origin and craftsmanship, only a few carefully chosen accessories—raw wood chairs, traditional Greek woven-top stools, cotton matelassé quilts—give the right warmth to an otherwise open space. It’s precisely this appreciation for openness that extends beyond the design principles to create an atmosphere of communal meals, unexpected friendships, and bonded souls who return year after year.

MareFeaturing a style of simplicity and comfort, the room interior is a collection of Arcadian treasures and organic materials. Every piece is handpicked, communicating its spirit of beauty and clarity.

• 25 sqm (269 sqft) • Sea or garden views• Double bed or 2 twin beds • Located on the ground and upper levels of the hotel• Handpicked décor

VerandaOffering sea, pool and garden views, Veranda rooms offer the bliss of enjoying the dramatic Cycladic landscape from the sanctuary of a large bamboo-covered, open-air lounge area. Bleach-wood furni-ture, muted colors, comfortable soft pillows and hand-sewn hammocks create an aura of serene peacefulness and shelter. All accessories are hand-crafted and tell a local story.

• 25 sqm (269 sqft) • Located on the ground and upper levels of the hotel• Double bed or 2 twin beds • Bleached wood furniture and handpicked decor• Sea view and garden view • Balcony or terrace with hammock (20 sqm)• Open air lounge

Grande SuiteThe Grande suite features sleeping and living areas, with an open plan design, creating a cocoon-like retreat that invites to dream and relax like in a real home. Carefully chosen, handcrafted accessories and great attention to detail grant an atmosphere of noble simplicity.55 sqm (592 sqdt)

• Double bed • Furnished with many eclectic details• Garden and sea view • Handpicked decor• Spacious living area • Located on the ground level of the hotel

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Famosa SuiteThe Famosa Suite’s homey comfort is split across three distinct areas. The master bedroom, living room, and spacious veranda combine to create the ideal place to feel at ease. The décor is elegant yet simple and hand-picked touches exude the local flavor in subtle splendor. Famosa’s generous outdoor veranda and gazebo, with its airy, sun-filled and cool shaded hideaway space, enable one to take full advantage of the brilliant Aegean Light.

• 55sqm (592 sqft) • Spacious veranda with hammock (30 sqm)• Double bed • Panoramic sea and landscape view• Private master bedroom • Gazebo• Lavish living room • Handpicked décor• Brilliant Aegean light • Located on the upper level of the hotel

A medley of accessories and seating such as wooden benches, chairs, and stools make up the eclectic setting. The food and open kitchen are also a testament to the atmosphere. Honest, fresh ingredients from the local farmer and fisherman are used to compose classical Italian dishes inspired by the Umbrian countryside, and served up family-style to both locals and guests. Depending on that day’s fare, the regularly changing menu will include dishes of handmade pastas and rustic sauces, burrata and vine ripened cherry tomatoes with mint, or pork chops with freshly picked mushrooms and white wine sauce.

The bar area being the epicenter of social interaction, translates the idea here with big, colorful, sink-in cushions and exotic lanterns while retaining the whitewashed walls and furniture that are intrinsic to the local flavor. Languid sunbeds spaced out over the generous deck create plenty of pri-vate sanctuaries as well. For the right kick-start in the mornings, breakfast foods like Greek yogurt with fruit, freshly baked breads, Mykonos sausages, cheese from the islands, and homemade marma-lade are served.

San Giorgio’s divine location provides the ideal outlet to actively enjoy the wonders of Mykonos. Various outdoor activities and the resort’s idyllic environment give guests the perfect combination of relaxation and recreation.

On a sun-drenched southern tip on Mykonos Island, a weatherworn house has been transformed into a modern-day agora. The tiered property sits overlooking the rugged wild of a nature sanctuary hugged by the azure of the Aegean Sea. A culturally rich program and tactile laid-back luxury create an intel-lectual space where time goes unnoticed—day melts into evening.

“I loved this idea of re-imagining the Greek agora—a place where thought is cultivated and the soul nourished by sublime surroundings, fresh food and inspired cultural programming.” –Claus Sendlinger, Founder and CEO of Design Hotels™

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SCORPIOS

With its traditional rough-stone walls topped with a white bell-tower, the chapel is perfect for an intimate ceremony with the closest of friends and family. What’s more, San Giorgio can be booked in its entirety for a wedding or other special celebration. The staff works closely with each group to craft the perfect experience.

With today’s hyper-accelerated pace, the need for slowing down and restoring balance takes on a newfound relevance. Equally essential is an understanding of the tastes of an ever evolving, style- savvy traveler forever in search of unique experiences—ones where ritualistic relaxation is nurtured through transcendental music and soul-nourishing exchanges. In a clear invitation to unwind, let go, and reconnect, a perfect mix of rural charm and understated elegance sets the tone in this natural paradise.

Scorpios is spearheading the cultural shift from night clubbing to afternoon ease—taking all-day lounging, al fresco dining, and sunset marveling to a holistic new level.

Perched on a ridge between two stunning sandy beaches, hugged by the wild wonder of a protected nature reserve, Scorpios is the setting for a feast of the senses where horizons of blue mix with the yellows, golds, and pinks of the generous Cycladic sun. The sun-blessed peninsula offers panoramic views over the crystal-clear Aegean Sea, with the precious luxury of an eastern sunrise and the day’s closing sunset over the southern cliffs.

The spacious location organically spans three areas: from the western sunset lounge, beach and sun bed area, the eastern terraces and sunrise beach, to the ample restaurant, music lounge and bar area at the heart of the space. Catering to the many unwinding whims of its guests, a personal touch, in-tuitive service, and an engaging cultural program are the guiding forces at work here. Be it a chilled gathering among friends, simply soaking up sunshine, feasting on fresh eats or taking in live music, the mind is simultaneously stimulated and quieted. The cool and airy weather-worn stone clubhouse and bar serve as the central hub of social activity—a welcoming place where time relents, favoring easy interactions and sheltered moments away from the heat.

In Ancient Greece there was the agora, the literal meaning being “a gathering space”. The agora was the meeting point for the athletic, artistic, spiritual, and political—athe Community. Scorpios is a re-ima-gining of this notion: Taking the ancient ritual of gathering for shared synergies and the free-flowing exchange of ideas and energy. A sensory experience for the like-minded to engage, inspire and revel. An inclusive atmosphere and a full range of family-friendly activities add to the all-around easygoing aura.

SLOWED SIMPLICITY

THE MODERN DAY AGORA

With the day’s events centered around sunset rituals, each day of the week is tuned to a unique rhythm—musical journeys guide guests through the ceremony of sundown. On multiple custom-crafted stages, Scorpios residents and a curated crop of diverse international DJs blend a heady mix of electronic and analog sounds, a musical alchemy sourced and distilled from the trodden sands and dance floors of Burning Man, underground Berlin, and the mystical shores of Tulum.

On Mondays and Wednesdays Scorpios residents, like Birds of Mind and Feathered Sun, give form to a Timeless Groove.

Tuesday welcomes the Deep Playa Heroes, artists like Lum, Montreal duo Blond:ish, and Behrouz, masters of tech-tinged psychedelic house ripened under the Black Rock Desert sun.

Thursday Horizon nurtures acoustic and experimental sounds from the likes of Estray and Oceanvs Orientalus, among others, tomorrow’s playa heroes dancing us outside the box.

Friday Ceremonia with host Lum aka Monk Veneris welcomes down-tempo relaxation and a spiri-tual sense of togetherness, the perfect frequency to unwind and prepare for the weekend.

Saturday Scorpios World, hosted by Valeron, samples instrumental sounds from Greece, the global south, and beyond.

Finally The Sundays are the latest culmination of a Scorpios institution, where the island comes together for an ethno-electro sonic feast, featuring Scorpios legends like Sneaky Sound System and Kaz James.

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ARTISTS & MAKERS

Scorpios nurtures a diverse creative community, from healers and visual artists to renowned DJs and experimental musicians.

Sneaky Sound System & Guests—Powerhouse singer Miss Connie Mitchell and producer extra-ordinaire Back Angus started making music together in 2004. As their reputation grew, thanks to the still-weekly Sneaky Sundays club night in Sydney, Sneaky Sound System released their first self-titled album in 2006. Various chart-topping hits, prestigious awards and all-star collaborations with the likes of Kanye West and Jay-Z have earned the pair an international following.

Bedouin—Bedouin is a Brooklyn-based production and DJ partnership between nomads Rami Abousabe and Tamer Malki, who are creating their own idiosyncratic spell of melodies and rhythms. Together they share an eclectic sonic vision that pulls from diverse influences owing to their Middle Eastern heritage, Western upbringing, and world travels.

Oliver Halsman Rosenberg—A multidisciplinary artist, dedicated nomad, and the scion of a potent artistic legacy, Oliver Halsman Rosenberg translates spiritual concepts into fine art with paintings, installations, and on bodies. He is also a master of Tibetan sound bowl meditation, which he has led, among other places, at the pop-up ashram at Papaya Playa Project in Tulum.

BLOND:ISH – BLOND:ISH got their kickstart into the music world after they claimed the World Air Guitar Championship title in Montreal in 2008. As members of the notorious Kompakt and Get Physical families along with a slew of other labels, Anstascia and Vivie-Ann have carved out a niche thanks to their dark, sensual club music, sultry DJ sets, and outrageous, fun-loving attitude.

Roland Peralta—Roland developed Kama Flight Massage, a somatic movement practice, after years of practicing yoga, contact improvisation, partner yoga, Thai massage, sensual massage, 5 Rhythms, and other healing modalities including Reiki and Hands of Light Healing. He teaches this practice as part of a program he has developed to cultivate deeper intimacy through sensuality.

Kaz James—Since he was signed by Universal at 21, Greek-Italian-Aussie Kaz James has been cros-sing the globe as a DJ and producer. Holding a residency at Pacha Ibiza for over a decade—from Holy Ship to Stereosonic, Tommorowland to HARD Summer—he has always been in it for the love of house music. So much to tell. Come hear it.

Knowing the value of working with top talent, Heyne and Hertel continue their collaboration with the design team responsible for the visual identity of San Giorgio Mykonos. Interior designer Annabell Kutucu and creative director Michael Schickinger of Lambs and Lions, have teamed up with award-winning architects Dimitiris and Konstantinos Karampatakis of K-studio, Athens—a visionary team for a holistic approach.

Central to the 6,000 sqm property is the gently weather-worn stone house with classic whitewashed stone accents. Simultaneously evoking 1960s Greek glamour and contemporary modernism, the structure consists of a 274-sqm main floor with a lower level, and 2,500 sqm of outdoor terraces. The entirety exudes a sense of ease and lightness.

Bringing the design aesthetic of San Giorgio Mykonos to the beachfront, the dialogue between unobtrusively sensual décor and organic beauty continues resulting in lightness and warmth. An emphasis on simplicity and the essential, together with celebrating traditional craftsmanship and local Greek culture, are the guiding principles behind both the design and hospitality. Mixing minimalism with rich textures and handcrafted details, nothing is overbearing but just right.

The rustic-chic restaurant at the center of the house comfortably seats 200, spilling onto an outside terrace overlooking the sea. The ideal place to gather under a shady canopy, long, leisurely meals can stretch into the afternoon or evening. With a daytime ambience reminiscent of a good friend’s living room, nightfall gives way to a more festive energy transforming the space into a venue for special events and live music.

“Cooking is art… all cooking that aims higher than a boiled egg is an attempt to create an art piece. It’s an invention. You try things, different combinations—it’s a creative game. How to become Leonardo Da Vinci? Start and keep inventing.’’ –Chef Alexis Zopa

CYCLADIC SENSIBLITIES

FRESH TO TABLE

Chef Alexis Zopas’ focus on fresh and regional ingredients means an easy and light-hearted approach in the kitchen, with a modern mindset at the forefront. Reflecting the belief that we are what we eat, the dining experience aims to physically energize while an appeal to the senses nourishes the soul. Relying heavily on fresh seasonal produce from the fertile land, the top-level culinary talent lets the quality of the ingredients shine – blending Greek flavors with modern musings. The result is a confi-dent cuisine that strips away the unessential and focuses on purity, authenticity, and the reinterpreta-tion of iconic recipes. Plate after plate is laden with unreal delights: sun-ripened tomatoes, goat cheese and thyme; ouzo-stewed shrimp and tangy avocado tzatziki. Fresh fish is brought in daily from local fishermen, charcoal-grilled alongside quality cuts of local meat like tomahawk steak with zucchini, mint, lima beans and cinnamon, and served on a platter meant to be shared. Friends arrive—some old, some new. You sit together. You eat, you drink, you laugh. The sun moves across the sky.

SCORPIOS BAZAARHoused in a nomads’ tent and curated by the Yucatan-based organic textile brand Caravana, the newly reimagined Scorpios Bazaar carries a collection of artisanal brands that preserve handiwork traditions while drawing influence from the raw Mediterranean landscape.

Some years ago, two nightlife impresarios from Southern Germany met on the shores of Ibiza. After years of traveling and sharing ideas, Thomas Heyne and Mario Hertel took over Paradise Club in 2004, ultimately transforming it into one of the most popular nightclubs in the world. By the end of the decade, San Giorgio Mykonos Hotel was born, tailored to pleasure-seekers enraptured with the euphoric energy of Grecian paradise. After leaving the nightclub industry in 2014, the duo conceived Scorpios. Their vision for San Giorgio and Scorpios alike: a space where like-minded individuals from all over the world can come together and feed off the exhilarating energy, but to also be a haven of peace, of friendship, of community, and of memorable new experiences.

SAN GIORGIO MYKONOS

LocationBoth downtown Mykonos Town and Mykonos Island National Airport are a 10-minute drive from the hotel. www.sangiorgio-mykonos.com

RatesFrom EUR 190 Exclusive Community BenefitsJoin the Design Hotels™ Community and take advantage of exclusive benefits for reservations made on www.designhotels.com

• Free Airport Shuttle (arrival and departure)• Welcome drink• Meet the Originals and founders of San Giorgio Mykonos Hotel and Scorpios, Thomas Heyne and Mario Hertel• Voucher for a free boat shuttle from San Giorgio Mykonos Hotel to Scorpios Beach• Preferred reservation at Scorpios Beach & Restaurant • Free Participation at Fridays’ sound healing on Scorpios Private Beach • Voucher for one participation at Sunrise Yoga at Scorpios (value 60 €)

AddressParaga BeachP.O. Box 153Mykonos 84600Greece

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THE LAY OF THE LAND

CONTACTS

Ruby Davies, PR Managerr.davies@designhotels.com

Jodie Tice, PR Managerj.tice@designhotels.com

SCORPIOSThe property is situated in the south of Mykonos, on a peninsula flanked by Kavos and Paraga Beach, 5 km from the center of Mykonos Town and 3.5 km, from the airport. Public transport from Mykonos Town to Paraga is every 30 minutes. www.scorpiosmykonos.com

Open May – October

ParkingOn site with a capacity of 600 cars.

RESERVATIONSwww.designhotels.com/san_giorgio reservations@sangiorgio-mykonos.comreservation@scorpiosmykonos.com

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