“Named for the island’s patron nymph (the original party girl and mother of Dionysios, god of wine), Semeli stands stylishly aloof from the posturing and commercialism of Mykonos town. Around an old Chora mansion, which houses the bar, restaurant and reception, the owners have built a Cycladic village of two-storey houses with green and blue wooden balconies, shuttered windows, shaded verandahs and stone-paved baths. This hotel reeks of attention to detail, from the antiques in reception to the fresh flowers and bougainvillea wreaths.”
