3 Best Hotels in Galaxidi, Attica and Delphi

A 19th-century sea captain's mansion and two other houses surround a lush garden, combining welcoming outdoor spaces and homey interiors where unpretentious antiques are interspersed with weavings, small sculptures, and paintings, giving each room personality. In winter a blazing fire beckons from the sitting room. Breakfast, served in the lush courtyard in summer, is legendary, often including homemade marmalades (apricot, fig, tangerine, etc.), chutneys, breads, cakes, cheeses, and spinach-filled pies, though the exact menu changes daily. It's no surprise they're good; the family also runs Papalexis Bakery in the village, meaning the cooking classes (€50) here have genuine expertise behind them. In recent years, four new apartments have been added to the property, all with kitchenettes, modern interiors, and balconies overlooking the village. The owners also operate a separate three-bedroom apartment down by the waterside that's better for large families.

Yiannis Schizas, who established this homey and comforting adults-only hotel with his wife, Argyroula, has a knack for collecting odd items, and each guest room is decorated differently (and tastefully) with his finds—bathroom fixtures might be from ships, or a sewing machine might be used as a table in one room. Special mention goes to the bed-in-a-boat, which is truly remarkable. All the rooms have balconies, and in summer, guests can take their rich breakfast, complete with homemade jams, cakes, and pies made by Argyroula herself, outside to the Mediterranean garden. The property is also only a short walk to a small pebble beach that few other visitors discover.

Everything about this seaside house is bright, from the flower-filled garden to the huge, tile-floored rooms (all with kitchenettes). These are filled with light and open onto breezy terraces where you can gaze out over the sea. All rooms sleep at least three and can accommodate more, making this an especially good choice for families. The exceptionally warm hospitality extends to a lavish breakfast of homemade cakes and jams. They also run cookery classes.