Tucked in a quiet yet fairly central corner of Chora , merely a few minutes walk from all the action , Semeli is one of the most renowned hotels in Mykonos town . Popular among the hip and trendy crowd , it owes much of its reputation to its immaculate aesthetic and relaxed , laid back aura . Here the trademark Cycladic minimalism is blended with designer furniture and state of the art conveniences . The original neoclassical building forms the core of the dining and lounge area , while new additions , harmonized with the landscape and local architecture , are scattered around the luscious , green garden . A large , freshwater pool with elegant yet comfortable day beds and sun loungers complete the picture of easy living .
In fact this 12 acre garden was once the holiday retreat of families Skordilis and Kampanis . They were old Mykonian merchants , and as was customary among their ranks , had their home in Little Venice . But in the summers they
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