The floating horizon
Designed by renowned Greek architect Nikos Valsamakis, Iriana is one of those homes that makes the heart beat a little faster, thanks in large part to the subtle geometric playfulness that catches the eye at every turn. Ratio-perfect angular forms interact with a curvaceous, arcing driveway, windows of different shapes and sizes slightly skew the sense of symmetry, and the same importance is given to the pristine grounds as to the interiors. The result is both inspiring and wonderfully livable.
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Iriana occupies a privileged seafront position on the exclusive coastline near Kosta, just south of the upmarket resort of Porto Heli, whose promenade of seafront bars and restaurants and shops is less than 10 minutes' drive away. For many years, the town and its surrounding area (the tip of the easternmost peninsula of the Peloponnese) has been second home to the Athenian aristocracy and Greek shipping magnates, who built sumptuous summer estates there. Today, it attracts the international jet set, from royalty to business tycoons, who come for the sophisticated atmosphere and the sense of hush-hush privacy.
Also known as the Greek Riviera, the peninsula of Porto Heli is lined with gorgeous beaches and lapped by sparkling blue seas. It's a great place for water sports, yachting and island-hopping - the cosmopolitan islands of Spetses and Hydra within easy day-trip distance (hydrofoil crossings to Spetses from the nearby port of Kosta - a 10-minute walk - take just 10 minutes).
The closest sandy beach to Iriana, a semi-private affair, is a 7-minute walk away along a secluded path. Others in the area include the ones at Kosta (also a 7-minute walk), Chinitsa (1.2km), and Kounoupiou (5km).
For history lovers, one must-see is the archaeological site of Epidaurus. Its stunning theatre is famed not only for its size and its sensational views, but also for its crystal clear acoustics, and there is much more to see besides.