Pierros Verde is set on a lush hillside in Agios Sostis, Zakynthos, overlooking the olive groves and the Ionian Sea. The name "Pierros" pays tribute to the ancestors of the owning family, whose traditional residence was located at the foot of the hill and was partially destroyed by the earthquake that struck Zakynthos in 1953. "Verde", meaning "green" in Italian, refers to the natural landscape surrounding the resort, with its olive groves, pine trees, and local vegetation.
Its architecture draws inspiration from the island's pre-earthquake Venetian mansions, reimagining elements such as arches, natural raw stone from the northern part of Zakynthos, and low-rise building volumes. The selection of natural and eco-friendly materials, the preservation of the existing vegetation, and the careful integration of the buildings into the natural terrain are key pillars of the resort's design philosophy.
A special place is held by the Pietra Calda Hammam & Spa, featuring a traditional Turkish hammam, while Verde Ruga, positioned at the highest point of the hill, combines Mediterranean gastronomy with panoramic views of the Ionian Sea and the olive groves. Its cuisine unfolds as a "Mediterranean Narrative", influenced by Zakynthian and broader Greek culinary traditions, highlighting local and seasonal products through a contemporary creative approach.
Location: Agios Sostis, Zakynthos, Greece
Type: 5-Star
Total Project Area: 5500 m²
Built up Area: 2300 m²
Opening Date: 2023
Number of Rooms: 32 suites
Other Facilities: Private pools, cafe, Verde Ruga Mediterranean Restaurant, Pietra Calda Hammam & Spa, fitness center, Open-Air Yoga & Pilates Experience, central courtyard, seamless connection with the natural landscape.
Text: Block722
Master plan and Architecture: Block722
Block722 Lead Architects: Sotiris Tsergas, Katja Margaritoglou, Christina Kontou, Georgia Nikolopoulou
Block722 Design Team: Apostolis Karastamatis, Gerasimos Giannopoulos, Eva Dimoula, Marianna Kirkilitsi, Eva Sarantopoulou
Interior Design: Sofia Kampioti, Vaso Sakkoula, Lina Choufta, Katerina Palladinou
FF&E: Sofia Kampioti
Lighting Design: Kontorigas Lighting
Architectural Visualization: Block722
Structural & MEP Engineering: Fotios Bonikos
