Aman resorts unveils new aegean coast destination

In August this year, Amanresorts will launch its 24th property, Amanruya, in a quiet valley on the Bodrum Peninsula overlooking the Aegean Sea.

There are few places in the world which offer classical history and natural beauty in equal measure, and the Aegean region of Turkey is one such place. This fabled coastline is where Homer’s heroes were born, where the ancient Greeks consulted their oracles and the Romans built magnificent temples to honour their gods. The region tells a story spanning 5,000 years of Greek and Roman history, and everywhere you go are reminders of this glorious past, vying for attention with spectacular scenery. Olive groves and forests give way to sun-kissed beaches, littering the scalloped coastline like so many smiles. Towns with ancient names inhabit the bays and traditional Turkish gulets ply the turquoise waters between the Aegean’s many islands. It is into this setting that Amanruya will open, named for the Sanskrit word for peace, ‘aman’, and the Turkish word for dream.

Surrounded by a pine forest and olive groves, Amanruya is set on a peaceful hillside, offering breathtaking views of the sea and a winding pathway leading to a protected pebble beach. An access road weaves its way through the trees before revealing one’s first glimpse of the resort and its graceful setting. Inspired by the region’s traditional architecture, Amanruya ascends through a series of elevated levels. Courtyards and terraces create the intimate and organic ambience of a village, while still providing a sense of space and luxury, and local materials including stone, acajau wood and Turkish marble form a timeless natural palette.

Amanruya offers a total of 36 nearly identical Pool Terrace Cottages with varying courtyard and swimming pool designs to ensure a unique character prevails. Entry is via a small porch which leads to the interior living room, beyond which is a four-poster bed with a writing desk behind. Adjacent to the bedroom is a dressing room and a light-filled bathroom. Positioned at the end of the bathroom with garden views is a soaking tub. Double glass doors lead from the living room to an exterior terrace that features a swimming pool and a covered dining and lounging pergola. The swimming pools vary in shape from cottage to cottage, yet measure an average 35 square metres, and a number are heated. All cottages are fitted with outdoor showers, underfloor heating and a fireplace.

Source: LuxuryTravelMagazine.com