Credit: Numo
Credit: Numo
Credit: Numo
Credit: Numo
Credit: Numo
The small resort group Numo has launched its second resort, this time on the Cycladic island of Mykonos. Poised over the surfing beaches of Kalafati, away from the social whirl, Numo Mykonos takes its design cues from the carefree 1960s and ’70s, a time when the island was gaining momentum as a party hub.
The authentic Mykonian building was respectfully remodelled to preserve and highlight traditional Cycladic elements – particularly in the stone reception area, with its rounded arch and traditional built-in lounges. Interior designer Ioanna Mitropoulou oversaw the renovation with architects Marianthi Tsomlektsi and Simos Antoniadis.
The architects created 27 private guest rooms with built-in beds and sunny sitting areas. Each is outfitted with black-and-white striped marble floors, brass statement lighting, and local ceramics. Details in straw and wood evoke barefoot luxury. Mitropoulou based her colour palette on the Kalafati landscape—emeralds and blue-greens, sandy golds, orange, and terracotta (‘kalafati’ translates to the local craftsmen who sealed cracks in old wooden ships).
‘The minimalist Cycladic design was enhanced with new techniques, using traditional, local materials such as plaster and granite dust in new applications by local craftsmen,’ says Mitropoulou. ‘Marble from all over Greece played a significant role in enhancing the spaces… such as the green Pocahontas from Argos at the statement reception desk, the green marble of Tinos around the main pool, and the yellow marble of Thebes in the bedroom sinks.’
She brought in handmade lighting in reed and rattan from artisans in Crete, inspired by large-brim straw hats. And for the Màre Màre pool bar she sourced handmade Chamotte tiles by Patricia Urquiola for Mutina.
Between the buildings, paths cross through small private gardens with succulents and low Cycladic grasses like golden stipa. They connect guests to the all-day Anemoessa restaurant, serving lowkey traditional recipes with contemporary flair, like moussaka with fresh seafood, burnt béchamel, and Mykonian cheese.
The Greek hotel also contains a boutique spa and gym.
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