Guided mansion and garden tour
Baking homemade bread in the wood-fired oven
Σαπουνοποιία
Soap and candle making
Carriage ride or a jaunt with our donkey
Cycling in the estate Μαθήμα
Beekeeping lesson & Honey extraction demonstration
Honey tasting
Cooking
Wine
Adopt
Welcome to Kinsterna Hotel: a place of absolute tranquility, authentic hospitality, uncompromising quality, and discreet luxury. Here, guests are invited to experience the unique blend of nature and tradition. The architectural dialogue intertwines aesthetic simplicity with a philosophy of selfsufficiency and autonomy. Various historical, cultural, and athletic activities, as well as practices connected to the cycle of seasons and human life, have been seamlessly integrated into Kinsterna’s operations, inviting guests to experience the estate’s way of life and the self-sufficiency offered by our land.
Mansion’s and Garden’s guided tour
Travel back in time while exploring this unique mansion, learning anecdotes about its previous owners while we reveal to you the fascinating story of its restoration and its architectural details. Embark on a guided tour and enjoy our delicate flowers as you wander through over 350 different species of plants and reconnect with nature’s scents all around the estate.
Kneading and baking bread in the wood-fired oven
Learn the secrets of traditional bread-making directly from the village baker: how to sift the flour and make traditional bread-dough by hand. Participate in baking the bread in the old stone (wood-fired) oven and don’t miss the opportunity to try out the freshly baked “propyra”, ancient Greek flatbread.
The art of soap and candle making Learn the recipe and the secrets of making handmade soap from olive oil and glyceri. Get the chance to make your own soap and let your creativity flow while mixing in aromatic herbs from our gardens. Also, do not miss the making of handmade candles from natural beeswax from the estate’s private beehives and create your own candle to take home as a souvenir.
Horse carriage ride or a jaunt with our donkey Riding through the estate’s gardens in our horse-drawn Egyptian royal carriage from 1900 is a unique fairy tale like ride that takes you back in time. A true delight for our younger friends is a ride on our adorable donkey.
Bicycle ride in the countryside
The 25-acre green estate is a charming terrain for bicycles’ amateurs. Climb on to the saddle of iddleness and ride a bike as freely as you like all across our elegant estate. Indulge in the magic of a different point of view that only a bicycle can bring you! Bicycles are available on a complimentary basis for our guests to use within the estate.
Horseback riding delight
Visitors may go off on a ride of their choice, accompanied by the estate’s horse trainer, while more experienced riders may take longer rides by special arrangement. The ride and the contact with the horse offers an incomparable experience suitable for all levels and ages.
Beekeeping lesson
Meet the art of beekeeping from Kinsterna’s beehives, a practice that has a long tradition in the region due to its mild climate and beautiful, aromatic flora. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to discover the unique organisation of bee populations and the social structure of the honeybee colony. You will become familiar with many aspects of the art of beekeeping, including its history, tools and clothing used, bee products, the inspection of the hives and, most importantly you will be able to observe the process of extracting honey from the honeycombs.
Honey extraction demonstration
During your breakfast you may have the opportunity to watch our beekeeper and the honey extraction system from a centrifugal extractor that distills fresh honey, which you can taste later together with your breakfast.
Honey tasting
Indulge in a delightful honey tasting adventure nestled near Kinsterna’s buzzing bee hives, set against the backdrop of our serene outdoor tree-shadowed area. Immerse yourself in the flower flavours of locally produced Kinsterna honey and learn more about authentic Greek honeys. Whether you’re a connoisseur or simply curious, this experience promises to tantalize your taste buds and offer a sweet escape into the world of nature’s golden nectar.
Traditional cooking workshop
Participate in our traditional cooking workshop and enjoy the magic of fresh vegetables picked up from our garden with our cooking team. On this gastronomic journey you will have the opportunity to learn about the local cooking secrets and take home recipes of dishes that you will not only cook but also savour afterwards at Kinsterna’s Mouries restaurant, a complimentary basis for our guests to use within the estate.
Wine
tasting
During the wine-tasting Kinsterna experience, you will have the opportunity to learn about the local wines and their characteristics, enjoy their exquisite bouquet and sample the finest wines of the region, including Kinsterna’s own special wines and the legendary “Monemvasia-Malvasia”, prized since the 12th Century and awarded with the coveted PDO designation since 2010.
Olive oil tasting
Taste multiple varieties of Greek olive oil under a tree shadow, next to our traditional stone mill, surrounded by nature. Learn about olives’ harvest, olive oil quality, production and health benefits. Experience how to taste olive oil according to the official tasting protocol, noticing the aroma’s and flavor’s palettes for each sample. Bring to your daily life hints about how to select, store, cook olive oil and marry it with your favourite food!
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Adopt your own olive tree Kinsterna gives you the opportunity to adopt an olive tree and plant it at the Estate with a personalized label of ownership. You can follow its circle of life and strengthen your connection to the manor and its land while supporting Kinsterna’s long-term tradition of extra virgin olive oil production.
Fishing boat trip
Embark on a fishing, swimming, and snorkeling trip to Elafonisos island, a unique destination. Enjoy the tranquility of secluded spots on this private boat tour with Captain Nikolas. Learn traditional fishing techniques and the secrets of the sea. Catch sea urchins, clams, and more while savoring Mediterranean snacks and beverages onboard. Swim in crystal clear bays, explore the sea, and uncover seafood secrets. Finish the day with a traditional Greek dinner at one of the island’s best taverns, indulging in the flavours of the sea.
Private boat or sailing cruises
Choose among unique escapes with Kinsterna’s boat, such as a romantic sunrise cruise, swim in the serene and secluded Damos beach with its crystal-blue waters, or marvel at the imposing rock of the medieval castle town from the sea. Conclude the experience with a meal in one of the traditional taverns at the port of Gerakas, the southernmost fjord of Europe. Alternatively, enjoy a day trip with a sailing boat to Simos Beach on Elafonisos island for a swim and lunch.
Hiking
Visit Kinsterna’s vineyards, and hike through the surrounding green hills, the slopes and ravines above the estate that stretch toward the sea. With a two-hours walk, you can visit an Ottoman-era house from 1760 along the European hiking trail E33 that links Kinsterna with a place called Megalo Perivoli (Great Orchard). On the hill above the mansion you can visit the ruins of a Hellenistic fortress.
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Kinsterna boutique and the antique shop
You will be delighted by the variety of products from the Kinsterna estate which are available at the mansion’s superb boutique shop in town: olive oil, wines, soap, marmalade and sweet fruit preserves – as well as hand-woven items. Meanwhile, at the mansion’s antique shop you will find a plethora of antique objects with their own story to tell.
εμπειρίες experiences
εποχιακές seasonal
Enjoy the grape harvest and pressing (from mid-August until late-September)
Participate in the grape harvest at our vineyard on the hill across the mansion, followed by the traditional ritual of grapes stomping, performed with bare feet in the old wine press as in the ancient times and accompanied with Greek music, good mood and Kinsterna’s wines.
‘Tsipouro’ distillation, traditional Greek spirit (specific weekends | October only)
Approximately forty days after the grapes are crushed, the production of tsipouro commences. Tsipouro is the perfect accompaniment to a variety of appetizers and freshly baked bread. The process of producing tsipouro takes place using the estate’s own Ottoman sealed cauldron from 1890. At the end of this process, you can take home a bottle of tsipouro that you have made yourself!
Οlive harvest & production of olive oil (from October until December)
The production of olive oil is one of Greece’s most important agricultural activities for thousands of years. When the olives are mature, Kinsterna’s gardeners demonstrate to our visitors, how to harvest the olives in the orchard. Altogether, we gather the fruits by hand with small rakes and olive nets placed on the ground. The olives are then crushed having our horse walking around the old stone mill, producing the fresh olive oil of the season, like it was done in the past. Whoever so desires may also prepare table olives according to Kinsterna’s simple traditional recipe.
Indulge in a transformative journey at Kinsterna Spa, nestled within the historical mansion, where ancient energy flows from the hidden spring beneath. Our minimalist design sets a mystical tone, leading you from subdued lighting to sunlit spaces. Unwind in our purifying hydrotherapy facilities or luxuriate in the indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis. Fond of vegetal world since the beginning, we cannot imagine other partners more in accordance with our philosophy than Alqvimia and Omorovicza, that offer holistic therapies to restore body-spirit balance and unparalleled rejuvenation. Rediscover your inner harmony and true essence at our private sanctuary, where relaxation meets revitalization.
• Massage & body treatments • Beauty services • Massage treatments for children
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Nowadays, the younger generation does not often connect with nature. but at Kinsterna, everything is different. The fairy-tale environment awakens our abiding connection with the earth and encourages teenagers and younger children to participate in a variety of outdoor activities:
• Swimming in the children’s pool
• Horseriding
• Ride on our donkey or in the traditional royal carriage
• Olive or grape picking
• Cycling
• Visit the henhouse
• Outdoor playground with tree house
• Indoor playground
• Feeding the farm animals
• Grooming the horses
• Giant chess
Κ. Ιστορικό κτήριο / Historic mansion
A, B, C, D, E, Z, H Κατοικίες / Residences
D. Βίλες / Villas
1. Υποδοχή / Reception
2. Βυζαντινή στέρνα / Byzantine cistern
3. Μπαρ “Belvedere” / “Belvedere” bar
4. Εστιατόριο “Mουριές” / “Mouries” restaurant
5. Ταβέρνα “Λινός” / “Linos” tavern
6. Kαθιστικό / Lounge
7. Mπαρ “Mουριές” / “Mouries” bar
8. Xώρος πρωινού, εκδηλώσεων Breakfast area, ballroom
9. Μπαρ πισίνας / Pool bar
10. Πισίνα ενηλίκων / Adults pool
11. Οικογενειακή πισίνα / Family pool
12. Χώρος χαλάρωσης / Pool relaxation area
13. Ηλιακό ρολόι / Solar watch
14. Είσοδος spa / Spa entrance
15. Εξωτερικός χώρος spa / Outdoor spa area
16. Βιβλιοθήκη, κελάρι / Library, cellar
17. Παλαιοπωλείο / Antique shop
18. Γυμναστήριο / Fitness centre
19. Kinsterna Fashion Boutique
20. Πληροφορίες εμπειριών / Experiences info desk
21. Παιδότοπος / Playroom
22. Παιδική χαρά, δεντρόσπιτο Playground, tree house
23. Μποστάνια, περιβόλια / Vegetable garden
24. Πορτοκαλεώνες / Orange groves
25. Φάρμα / Farm
26. Χώρος εστίασης αιωνόβιας
Dining area centuries-old olive tree
27. Εκκλησία / Chapel
28. Αμπέλια / Vineyards
29. Φραγκόσυκα / Prickly pears
30. Ευκάλυπτοι,
/ Eukalyptus trees, natural designated monument
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Demonstration of traditional products making: bread, olive oil, wine, tsipouro, soap, candle
32. Xώρος δραστηριοτήτων: ποδηλασία, ιππασία, βόλτα
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| Activities area: cycling, horse riding, carriage or donkey ride
/ Olive tree adoption area
34. Χώρος στάθμευσης P1 / Parking 1
35. Χώρος στάθμευσης P2 / Parking 2
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/ Vineyards hiking route
/ Hiking water spring route
38. Καλλιέργεια μανιταριών / Μushroom cultivation
39. Δραστηριότητες
Recreational activities
40. Λόφος Μαλέα / Malea’s hill
41. Kαστράκι 13ου
/ Castle ruins 13th century 42.
/ Bee-yard
The Medieval castle of Monemvasia
The gorgeous castle town of Monemvasia is an authentic treasure of enormous historical, architectural, cultural and geographical importance. Today, its historic churches, such as the Byzantine church of St. Sophia, castle walls, low arches, vaulted passageways and its winding cobbled streets and alleys all speak of its medieval past. This Byzantine fortress, coveted down through the ages by all the powers around the Mediterranean: Venetians, Franks, Arabs, Saracens and Turks, stands today imperiously at the entrance to one of the most enchanting corners of Peloponnese.
(200-150 π.Χ.)
Gerakas
Do not miss this picturesque traditional fishing village set in the southernmost fjord of Europe. Visitors can also find Gerakas a wonderful place to visit and eat, with fish restaurants and traditional cafés right on the water’s edge – with a priceless view on both the sea and the mountains. Only 200 meters away lie the ruins of the ancient city of Zarakas (200-150 B.C.).
Talanta Watermill
Talanta watermill is the only remaining mill of the 11 initially found in the area, which was restored to its former glory and operates today with watergenerated energy. The watermill is an excellent example of traditional technology. It is located in a wonderful natural environment filled with walnut, plane and myrtle trees.
Ancient City of Pavlopetri
Visitors intrigued by lost cities in crystal blue waters will be amazed by the remains of the ancient city of Pavlopetri, which is located opposite the island of Elafonisos. Don’t forget to take your mask to explore the turquoise crystal clear waters and the submerged city.
Petrified Forest
An impressive petrified forest by the sea lies east of Neapoli, with sections of palm and other trees that have turned to stone. This natural wonder is a rare phenomenon that is featured in the Atlas of Geological Monuments of the Aegean.
Kyparissi
Visit Kyparissi, a beautiful seaside village, where the ends of the mountain peaks of Parnon meet the blue waters of Myrtos sea. A traditional settlement by the sea, while difficult to access, it impresses those who seek tranquility and simplicity.
Kastania Cave
Visitors are captivated by the guided tour of the cave of Kastania, which is considered the second of its kind in Europe and dates back to the Jurassic period. The incredible stalagmites and impressive shapes are a feast for the eyes in this 1,500 m2 cave.
Geraki
A stunning Byzantine castle with sublime views of the countryside is located next to the traditional village of Geraki, known for its 12th century Byzantine churches. The remarkable hike to the castle is a must.
Elafonisos
Elafonisos island is renowned for its exotic beaches considered among the best in the Mediterranean. The white sand and turquoise water never fail to captivate all visitors. Elafonisos is just 30 minutes drive away, by car followed by a very short ferry ride.
Ambelakia
It is one of the most beautiful nearby sandy beaches which has a wonderful view to the rock of Monemvasia. During summer there is a beachbar offering sunbeds, drinks and snacks.
Agia Marina
Under the white rocks of the Petrified Forest, the light blue waters of the bay of Nymphaea spread out like a huge pool, while small idyllic beaches are formed underneath. To reach this particular beach, one must search for a passage carved into the rock. Find it and enjoy all this magic for yourself!
Pounta
A quiet sandy beach that ends at the port of Pounta from where the ferry boat departs for Elafonisos island every day. This is a beautiful beach with golden sand that is less than 30 minutes’ drive away from the mansion.
To find out more information about the activities’ program or to schedule an experience of your preference, please contact the Front Desk or the Guest Experience Manager.
experience@kinsternahotel.gr / Τ. +30 27320 66300 ext. 804