Euphoria Retreat

Character and identity

Set into the hillside below the Byzantine ruins of Mystras, a few hours from Athens and in the shadow of Mount Taygetos, Euphoria is a 45-room destination spa surrounded by pine and lemon trees. The interiors lean into Byzantine palettes of muted gold and deep red, and the architectural centrepiece is a winding stairwell that links a Kneipp foot bath to a skylight, with treatment rooms branching off and an indoor pool flowing to an outdoor one. The wellness concept fuses Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western nutrition and psychology, and the service register is warm, intellectual and deeply personal.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What distinguishes Euphoria is the unusual equality given to mind and body, delivered with a warmth that pulls guests back year after year. Come alone or with a like-minded friend, book at least three nights to make the 3GL test and tailored menus worthwhile, choose a room with a terrace, and carve out a session with Mary for meditation.