Ensueño

Stretching from Thessaly towards the sea in a hook-shaped fashion, Pelion is essentially a mountainous peninsula right in the middle of Greece. It has been a place of wonder and legend throughout time, as well as an important historical location, because of its geography. Its beauty, unique flora as well as its magnificent views, forests and streams, have helped label it as the ‘God’s summer residence’ in antiquity. Meaning this is where they would spend their holiday when they needed a break from mighty and rough Mount Olympus.

Pelion’s history goes as far back as most ancient Greek legends and myths; it was here where heroes of antiquity came to find the Centaurs, and train with them to become the fiercest warriors of their time. Jason and the Argonauts also set sail for their expedition from the ancient city of Iolkos (today’s Volos), the largest port of the area. This mountain has held a special place in the hearts of people that have been encountering it for millennia, and for all the right reasons.

Its unique positioning as a piece of land extended towards the sea, has made it a snow favourite during winters, and its vast network of creeks and underground streams have helped it develop an amazing variety of flora that can be found blossoming almost all-year round. Beeches, oaks, sycamores, wild poplars, chestnuts trees and pine trees are just some of its numerous inhabitants. Thanks to human agriculture, lower parts of the mountain are filled with apple and olive trees that can stretch as far as the seashore. The mountain offers amazing views and scenery all year long, footpaths for experienced or amateur hikers, excellent cuisine and both wonderful beaches and a ski centre at each top. Among Greeks, it is considered an all-season paradise.

Our unique complex is built inside an olive grove by the seashore of Pagasitikos gulf, on the south steps of the mountain. From the moment you gaze eyes upon the property, you can see the classic stone-built Pelion homes towering over the olive branches and the small cliff with its bushes and flowers looking over the sea. This location is blessed with a view of the west for beautiful sunsets and apart from a large grove and outdoor areas, it also includes private access to the sea.

Building Ensueño began over a decade ago. It has been growing slowly and patiently, with state-of-the-art architecture and landscape design in harmony and synchrony with the olive trees in the grove, that take years to grow old and offer us its precious fruit.

The complex stands on a property with four different independent stone-built houses, a large pool with outdoor barbecue and dining area, as well as a small playground for kids, a mini basketball court, some outdoor facilities for gardening, outdoor showers and numerous hangout areas with views of the sea.

The first of the houses finished around 2014 and became the family’s main residence as they would overlook the building of the rest of the complex. Gradually, with lots of care and attention to detail, the houses were developed to what Ensueno has become today. A large housing complex with a ton of areas for relaxation, family and friends time and natural escapes. We have tried to create a little haven by the sea and under the mountain, where people from all over the world can come and relax in the beauty of nature. The setup of the complex is entirely family-driven and there already have been dozens of people who have enjoyed the wondrous atmosphere at Ensueño.

Whether you wish to share the complex with the families of your friends or you are a large family gathering for your annual holiday, Ensueño will not let you down. It has been designed to help both children and adults create memories they will never forget. We invite you to visit the land of Thessaly, drive under the breathtaking Pelion mountain and get to the little fishing village of Kato Gatzea. This is where you will find a place you might have dreamt of before. Your very own Ensueño.

In the evening, as the sun dips below the horizon, the place takes on a magical aura. The soft, golden light reflects off the villa’s stone façade, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The night sky, unpolluted by city lights, reveals a dazzling array of stars, inviting guests to contemplate the vastness of the universe from the comfort of their own private haven.