A Second Life for Xenia Hotels

Xenia are not just hotels; they are traces of a national modernization plan that, in the 1950s and 1960s, aimed to place Greece on the global tourism map. Designed by leading Greek architects, Xenia set a standard of modern aesthetics, harmoniously integrated with the natural and historical environment, with a vision of presenting Greece as outward-looking and cosmopolitan.

Neglect and Preservation

Some Xenia today stand neglected, as architectural fragments of a modernizing vision, often victims of looting or indifference, their future still uncertain. However, many have been preserved and given a new life, sometimes as hospitality or recreational venues and sometimes as cultural centers, while others are in the process of restoration.