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A luxurious resort perched on the bluffs of the Aegean Peninsula in Sithonia, as the map shows, surrounded by the flawless beauty of Mediterranean pine trees, lush gardens, white sandy beaches, clean turquoise waters and azure skies.

September here is slower, warmer, more golden:Early in the morning, the owners are out among the olive groves, the same ...
23/09/2026

September here is slower, warmer, more golden:

Early in the morning, the owners are out among the olive groves, the same trees that stood here when Danai and Otto Riefenstahl first acquired this land, fifty years ago. The olives are picked by hand and pressed within hours in the village of Nikiti, filling the air with that sharp, green scent that returns here every autumn.

By midday, the hives are humming. The Danai’s bees forage lavender, citrus and grapevine, their honey reserved for guests when the new season begins.

By afternoon, the vineyard glows gold. This year brings the second vintage of Noble Story, the estate’s own red w**e, crafted by Head Sommelier Apostolos Plahouras, whose work has earned him Best Sommelier in Greece. It takes its place in Noble House, Greece’s largest private w**e collection: 1,700 labels, more than 18,000 bottles.

At sundown, the sea is still warm, shimmering amber, above 20 degrees until the season’s end. Beneath the surface, squid return to the shallows and young octopuses shelter in the rocks off Kelifos island, no bigger than a walnut.

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September and October here is slower, warmer, more golden:Early in the morning, the owners are out among the olive grove...
23/09/2026

September and October here is slower, warmer, more golden:

Early in the morning, the owners are out among the olive groves, the same trees that stood here when Danai and Otto Riefenstahl first acquired this land, fifty years ago. The olives are picked by hand and pressed within hours in the village of Nikiti, filling the air with that sharp, green scent that returns here every autumn.

By midday, the hives are humming. The Danai’s bees forage lavender, citrus and grapevine, their honey reserved for guests when the new season begins.

By afternoon, the vineyard glows gold. This year brings the second vintage of Noble Story, the estate’s own red w**e, crafted by Head Sommelier Apostolos Plahouras, whose work has earned him Best Sommelier in Greece. It takes its place in Noble House, Greece’s largest private w**e collection: 1,700 labels, more than 18,000 bottles.

At sundown, the sea is still warm, shimmering amber, above 20 degrees until the season’s end. Beneath the surface, squid return to the shallows and young octopuses shelter in the rocks off Kelifos island, no bigger than a walnut.

📍 Sithonia, Halkidiki, Greece
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CRAFT COUTUREA raffia sunhat catches the eye first, paired with the painted silk kaftan it was cut to match. Beside it, ...
03/09/2026

CRAFT COUTURE

A raffia sunhat catches the eye first, paired with the painted silk kaftan it was cut to match. Beside it, tasselled silk pouches, dyed in small batches. Cushions in bold prints sit near hand-thrown ceramics, silk scarves, fans, and parasols. Candles are filling the room with luxurious scents and small olive-wood sculptures catch the eye near the door. A rack of selected resort dresses feels light to the touch, each piece carrying an original print painted by a local Greek artist exclusively for its design.

Every item here is sourced individually from Greece’s most skilled designers and is woven into The Danai's 'Vent d’Été' Boutique - Craftsmanship and Culture, Celebrated as Bold Wearable Art.

“We wanted to offer a variation to the brands that are already known internationally. Our vision was to present our guests with a curated collection of purely Greek designers, unique finds.”

Pleats fold with sculptural precision across a rail of Alexandra Tsoukala - Minimum Design dresses and tunics, alongside her stylish jewellery made from fabric. 𝕂𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕦 bags come in a range of woven and stitched silhouettes. Eleni Malami hand-painted canvases appear in silk bags and in the cushions. Amphora Collection bucket bags curve into the shape of the ancient vessel that gave the label its name, while g&k handcrafters and
By Georgia ▪️Handcrafted stories round out the wall of bags, each built on the same instinct for handwork. Resort wear comes from Themis Zouganeli , cut for the ease of the Greek summer. Woodwork was sourced by
Manopoulos Handcrafted , Greece's best-known crafter. The ceramics come from Kottakiceramics , hand-thrown on the island of Aegina, the scarves, fans, and parasols from Greek Angels of Crete, the candles from Choe , and the
small olive-wood sculptures from Sonata Gallery, carved by the artist Roumanas

FIRE & SEAA 50th Anniversary DinnerFifty years ago, on opposite ends of the Mediterranean, two kitchens lit their fires....
25/08/2026

FIRE & SEA
A 50th Anniversary Dinner

Fifty years ago, on opposite ends of the Mediterranean, two kitchens lit their fires. In Tuscany, I Due Cippi began mastering the art of fire and meat. On the Sithonia coast, The Danai began mastering the freshest catch of the Aegean.

This September 1st, fifty years later, those two fires finally meet at one table. Executive Chef Vasilis Mouratidis and Chef Lorenzo Aniello come together for a four-hand dinner where meat meets fish, and fire meets sea, in celebration of half a century each has spent perfecting their craft.

Two stories. One Mediterranean. One unique menu bringing them together.

THE MENU

Aperitif
Prawn cooked with aged beef fat
A selection of our cured meats
Grilled brioche bread with traditional Tuscan liver pâté
Potato confit with truffle mayo, mustard seeds, wagyu beef, and caviar

Starters
Veal sweetbread with grilled carrot sauce, beef demi-glace, and fermented lemon
Knife-cut beef tartare with cuttlefish tagliatelle cooked over charcoal
Homemade pita with goat butter, dandelions, and Greek yoghurt

Fire X Sea
Dry-aged wild grilled sea bass with asparagus broccoli and avgolemono sauce
The Steak Course - Selection

Sides
Potato purée with black truffle from Australia

Dessert
Roasted peach on the barbecue with mascarpone cream, organic vanilla, and lemon sorbet

SEPTEMBER 1ST
Reservations: [email protected] and more information via DM. Limited Seats available. Price per Person 120€

This summer, The Danai no longer only serves the region’s famous honey, it harvests its own. Four hives have joined the ...
31/07/2026

This summer, The Danai no longer only serves the region’s famous honey, it harvests its own. Four hives have joined the estate, adding The Danai to the ranks of Sithonia’s resident beekeepers, a peninsula which is home to over 85,000 beehives.

The Danai’s beekeeper, Apostolos Melios, whose surname, fittingly, carries the Greek word for honey, “meli,” within it, tends to the four Queendoms that belong to The Danai.

“Working with the bees is therapeutic. Calmness and slow movement matter more than anything. We cooperate with the colonies, we do not employ them. I tell them what I am about to do before disrupting their busy hive, and almost see it as asking the Queendoms for permission to enter their realm.”

The Danai’s honey is a reminder of just how closely hospitality, nature and stewardship are intertw**ed on this coastline.

19th July 2026 - SAVE THE DATE Aged white w**es are among the rarest finds in the world of w**e – surprising simply by t...
06/07/2026

19th July 2026 - SAVE THE DATE

Aged white w**es are among the rarest finds in the world of w**e – surprising simply by their existence.

On 19th July, The Noble House invites guests to an exceptional tasting dedicated to rare grape varieties, deeply rooted w**e regions and visionary producers. Eleven white w**es, some reaching back thirty years, will be poured in one evening – a journey through time that Apostolos Plachouras, Head of W**e Programme, has curated with particular care.


LAHERTE FRERES · Petit Meslier Ch*****ne Extra Brut
CVNE Monopole Rioja Gran Reserva 2017
THE SADIE FAMILY Palladius 2014
VIGNETI MASSA ‘Montecitorio’ 2013
SACHS NIKOLAIHOF Baumpresse Im Weingebirge 2013
DOMAINE GRAND · Chateau Chalon 2006
DOMAINE DE TREVALLON Blanc 2005
NICOLAS JOLY · Clos de la Coulee de Serrant 2003
CHAPOUTIER Tresors d’ Ermitage Le Meal 2000
J.B. BECKER Wallufer Oberberg Beerenauslese 1989 (16% vol)

The Experience will start on 19th July at 19:30. Seats are limited and will be allocated in order of priority.

For Value, Questions and Booking inquiries feel free to DM us and save yourself a seat at the Noble House special event.

MAMMA MIA! – An Impossible Choice.The Danai is the starting point for destinations that feel nothing short of cinematic....
28/06/2026

MAMMA MIA! – An Impossible Choice.

The Danai is the starting point for destinations that feel nothing short of cinematic. Set sail aboard THE BIRD to the Sporades Islands and the iconic hilltop chapel where Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan sang their unforgettable duet. Follow the paradisiac shores of Sithonia on THE BLUE BIRD. Or let BIRDIE chart a course to sacred Mount Athos and the picture-perfect Blue Lagoon.

And for those who prefer to stay closer to shore: our e-bikes make Nikiti Village a stone’s throw away. A leisurely seaside cycling path leads to the old village or the Friday farmers’ market – just 8 kilometres, with GPS and an easy-to-use app to guide the way.


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Seven Sea Views of Danai - from early morning rays to sundown over the Aegean. Not all our guests opt for a sea view. So...
10/06/2026

Seven Sea Views of Danai - from early morning rays to sundown over the Aegean.

Not all our guests opt for a sea view. Some choose the vibrant floral vistas of the vast gardens - as an Aegean view awaits wherever you stroll, on a walk towards the sun and the sea.

• Breakfast with the birds circling over the calm water
• Villas on cliff top location with infinity pools suspended over the sea
• Walking towards the sun and sands on the private beach
• Bathing in a hot tub in our Mediterranean Suite
• Over a glass of w**e in our Noble House Vineyards
• The Panorama Suites overlooking both gardens and the Aegean
• The Philosophy Bar - for a sundowner with the warm rays fading into the waters


🛥️A New Hatchling Takes to the Aegean - Bookable OnlineBIRDIE: as the swallows hatch along the shores of Sithonia, so do...
28/05/2026

🛥️A New Hatchling Takes to the Aegean - Bookable Online

BIRDIE: as the swallows hatch along the shores of Sithonia, so does BIRDIE, the newest member of The Bird Yachting Co.’s fleet and an invitation for couples to discover Halkidiki from an entirely new vantage point. It begins at the picturesque small harbour of Latoura At the Diaporos Island, guests slip into waters of up to 25°C/ 77 °F, snorkelling among shells, exploring by SeaBob or stand-up paddleboard, or simply drying on a sun-warmed stone at shore.

Book online and embark to
📍Blue Lagoon, Mount Athos & the Diaporos Island

Between the second and third peninsulas, the Diaporos island landscape scatters across the water like a private archipelago with the silhouette of Mount Athos rising against the sky, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most spiritually charged places in the world: 20 breathtaking monasteries from Byzantine times, untouched nature and impressive rock formations where guests aboard can, with binoculars, spot deep caves in which hermits continue to live in faithful seclusion from the outer world.


www.thebirdyachting.com

Honoured and proud ✨
22/05/2026

Honoured and proud ✨

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6JGH+XM THE DANAI
Nikítas
63088

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+302375020400

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