Christmas on the Athenian Riviera brings gatherings by the sea, unhurried lunches and evenings worth clearing the calendar for. At One&Only Aesthesis, the festive season begins on 26 November with the lighting of the tree, the opening of the Christmas Market and an intimate Christmas Chalet by the coast.
Set your own pace for the holidays: dinner at ORA by Ettore Botrini, a break for Viennese pastries at Alelia or time at Guerlain Spa. Families have a dedicated KidsOnly programme, while the first day of the new year begins with breakfast and brunch overlooking the sea.
At a glance
Dates: 26 November 2026–4 January 2027.
Location: One&Only Aesthesis, Athenian Riviera, Greece.
The idea: a coastal setting, festive dining and time for yourself and your family within one resort.
One&Only Aesthesis
One&Only Aesthesis invites an unhurried approach to the holidays: meet at the market, gather around a private table and leave time between events. The principal dining evenings centre on ORA, while the daytime programme lets you alternate culinary experiences, children’s activities and wellness.
26 November: the season begins
At 18:30, the Christmas Chalet area at the Aesthesis Building hosts a tree-lighting ceremony with welcome drinks. The Christmas Market opens the same evening, creating the season’s first gathering place.
Until 4 January: the Christmas Market and a private chalet
From 26 November to 4 January, the market at the main building opens from 16:00 to 22:00. Festive offerings from the market’s partners include Viennese sweets from Sacher, Veuve Clicquot champagne and Kooreloo accessories, alongside artisan gifts and seasonal delicacies. During the same period, the Christmas Chalet on Aesthesis Beach welcomes private gatherings of four to six guests, with a choice of three menus and optional wine pairing.
December Sundays: ORA and a Viennese interlude at Alelia
On 6, 13, 20 and 27 December, ORA by Ettore Botrini serves festive brunch from 13:00 to 16:00. Complement the day with the Sacher Experience at Alelia: Original Sacher-Torte, strudel, Viennese pastries, tea and coffee. This pop-up runs from 15 October 2026 to 15 January 2027, from 12:00 to 23:00, extending beyond the main festive programme.
24–26 December: three reasons to linger over dinner
On 24 December from 19:00, ORA hosts a candlelit Christmas Eve dinner with live music; wine pairing is available separately. Christmas Day brunch follows on 25 December from 13:00 to 16:00 with live music, and a three-course Champagne Dinner with champagne takes place on 26 December from 19:00.
31 December and 1 January: welcoming 2027
New Year’s Eve dinner at ORA begins on 31 December at 20:00. The official page specifies black tie, with optional wine pairing available separately. On 1 January, festive breakfast runs from 07:00 to 11:30 and brunch from 13:00 to 16:00. Each of these two New Year’s Day experiences includes one glass of champagne per person.
KidsOnly and Guerlain Spa: time for everyone
The children’s programme is exclusive to resort guests: daily letters to Santa from 26 November, creative activities from 1 December, cookie-making at the Christmas Chalet on 7 and 28 December at 14:00, and decorating the KidsOnly tree on 25 December at 10:30.
From 24 December to 4 January, Guerlain Spa offers the 60-minute Festive Body Sculpt or The Aesthesis Festive Escape: two and a half hours devoted to massage, facial and hair care. For a gentle return to movement, Stretch & Restore sessions take place on 26 and 30 December and 3 January at 12:30.
Who it suits
Particularly suited to couples, small groups and families who value dining, private gatherings and the freedom to spend the holidays at their own pace. Children’s activities require a stay at the resort; participation arrangements for other events and advance reservations should be checked when planning the trip.
Plan your festive stay with EVROPAS
Tell EVROPAS your preferred dates, who you are travelling with and the experiences you would like to include. We will help you choose your accommodation and check availability and booking arrangements for the festive events that interest you.
For a tailored stay, contact panorama@evropas.fr.
