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et like a diamond on the top of a mountain at 1350 meters above sea level, and the hieratic offshoot of the great forest of the National Park of Pindos, which surrounds and protects it. It lies in absolute nothingness, away from the clamor of the world. There is only the muffled silence of snow near Karakoli Ski Center and the rustle of the Zagoritikos River. Here Stylianidis has used the same language as Nature, borrowing primordial elements such as stone and wood and restoring style, elegance and decorum. The luxury of the Grand Forest, in fact, is one of no frills, which is not seen but rather is felt. Everywhere. In the immense hall, a large iron fireplace dominates among parlors and designer chairs under an engaging truss roof and exposed beams. And huge windows, which sometimes reveal two floors of the hotel simultaneously, open onto a breath-taking view. The green valley, mountains and hills, on one of which is set the village of Metsovo like a crib. Many of the 62 suites enjoy this view, including 10 junior garden view suites, 22 mountain-view suites, 16 superior suites with fireplace overlooking the mountains, 8 suites with fireplace and panoramic views at 180 degrees, 6 Grand Forest suite with fireplace and separate living room. The Fontus Spa specializes in skin rejuvenation treatments, signed by Germaine de Capuccini cosmetics. Excellence even in the kitchen with dishes expertly reworked in the Greek tradition by the chef.
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