Five Reasons to Spend Valentine's Weekend at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

Voted 17 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens has long been a hotspot for couples in the know. Across a 75-acre (30-hectare) pine-clad enclave on the sun-kissed Athens Riviera, life here drifts at an easy pace as soaring sea views replace schedules. Three private beaches, a chic spa, and three tennis courts fill unhurried days while multiple award-winning dining experiences allow leisurely lingering over shared culinary discovery.

With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, here are five reasons to extend a day of togetherness into a five-star weekend retreat:

1. Signature Suite Life

Check into one of the Hotel’s signature suites and settle into a rhythm that feels serene from the start. Vast terraces, endless sea views, private pool, and rooftop gardens give each suite its own exclusive feel. A dedicated concierge is on hand to craft guest’s ideal itinerary, from private in-suite moments to unique city-wide experiences such as a helicopter trip over Meteora's UNESCO World Heritage rock pillars and ancient monasteries, creating a weekend-defining moment.

2. A New Season at Michelin-starred Pelagos

The reopening of Pelagos is reason enough to linger a while longer. Led by Chef Luca Piscazzi, the Michelin-starred restaurant marks the start of its 2026 season on February 14, 2026 with a one-night-only six-course set menu. Expect the finest produce sourced from the Mediterranean Sea and local farmers and producers, shaped by Piscazzi's signature creative flair. From Caviar Pasta to Beef Fillet with truffle, be among the first to discover the season's finest flavours.

3. Mercato, Per Due

As twilight drapes the Riviera, the Hotel’s Italian gem Mercato beckons with easy Mediterranean warmth and sea-view elegance. Champagne and oysters open a special Valentine’s set menu that spotlights Italy's signature tastes, from rich Truffle Risotto to succulent Veal Fillet. In Mercato’s laidback embrace, the evening unfolds just as it’s meant to, relaxed and effortlessly romantic.

4.  Experiences for Two

Spend time together learning something new. Begin with a hands-on cooking class led by the Hotel’s Gourmet Gurus, preparing dishes that span Italian classics, Latin American flavours, local Greek specialities or artisan pastries – an experience centred on making and tasting rather than simply observing. Or move to the court for a private tennis session with a pro, refining techniques together across three hard-surface courts.

5. A Shared Reset

End the weekend on a blissful note with a spa day in the Aegean-view couple's suite.  The 80-minute Sinantisi experience combines a private Jacuzzi session with a bespoke 60-minute full body massage for two. Then take the time to explore the adults-only hydrotherapy zone where an aroma steam grotto, chill showers, sauna and hammam draw on ancient sanus per aquam (health through water) traditions.

As the weekend draws to a close, toast a sparkling Valentine’s by the sea with Avra Bar's Scarlet cocktail, crafted exclusively for Valentine's weekend: rose-infused vodka, rhubarb, pink grapefruit, Champagne, and a whisper of Peychaud’s bitters for the perfect celebratory sip.