Empiria Group is set to open Eréma, a member of Design Hotels, on June 15 2026, marking the group’s first property on the island of Milos and its continued expansion in the Cyclades.
Set on the southeastern coast of Milos near Provatas Beach, Eréma is conceived as a retreat of openness and restraint, with architecture and interiors that respond directly to the island’s volcanic terrain rather than competing with it.
Designed by Athens-based Laboratorium led by Stamos Hondrodimos, the hotel draws from the island’s mineral-rich landscape, using stone, marble and softened earth tones to create spaces that feel grounded, calm and contemporary. Throughout the property, generous openings and fluid transitions encourage a continuous relationship between interior spaces and the horizon beyond.
Eréma comprises 41 all-suite accommodations, each featuring a private pool and uninterrupted panoramic views of the Aegean Sea. The suites are arranged across four categories, all designed to support generous indoor-outdoor living.
The Element Suites are intimate one-bedroom retreats with private terraces and pools, oriented toward open skies and distant horizons. The Drift Suites introduce a separate living room and a more expansive layout, paired with sun-drenched terraces. The Horizon Suites – the hotel’s largest category – feature flowing interiors that open directly to private outdoor spaces and sea views. Finally, the Unity Suites offer two-bedroom configurations suited to families or longer stays, combining generous interior space with expansive terraces and private pools.
Designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, Eréma integrates advanced sustainable practices such as energy-efficient building systems, responsible material sourcing, native landscaping and water-conservation strategies throughout the property, ensuring a minimal environmental footprint.
The hotel will feature two restaurants, with menus created by celebrated Greek chef Yiannis Kioroglou, whose approach centres on authentic local cuisine, thoughtfully reinterpreted with modern technique and a deep respect for seasonal ingredients. The resort will also house a series of open-air communal spaces, as well as the Elios spa and gym facilities.
Finally, Eréma welcomes the third Cycladic boutique by Anthologist, the Athens-based design and cultural brand known for its considered selection of objects, textiles and craft rooted in place. The boutique extends the hotel’s material narrative, offering guests a tactile connection to contemporary design and artisanal culture that aligns with the spirit of Milos.
“In a world that feels increasingly fast and uncertain, people are seeking places that allow them to recalibrate, Milos offers something deeply restorative,” says Kalia Konstantinidou, co-founder of Empiria Group. “Its minerals, its light and its geological layers create a sense of grounding that feels especially relevant today. Eréma was shaped as a place of pause, and as a natural counterpart to the livelier energy of Paros or the iconic and cinematic Santorini. All together, they offer a more complete way of experiencing the Cyclades.”
