Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort · Paros, Greece

The Cosme Experience

And then there was Cosme, which feels a bit like arriving late to a party and immediately realizing you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. Set just outside the whitewashed village of Naoussa, with the Aegean doing its very best work below, Cosme manages the rare trick of feeling lively and relaxed at the same time.

The architecture leans into the landscape instead of trying to outshine it. Curves instead of corners. Sun-warmed stone. Pathways that wander on purpose, encouraging you to bump into people you might end up having dinner with later. The half-moon pool mirrors the bay and quietly becomes the center of gravity. You go down “just for a quick swim” and resurface three hours later wondering if dinner could possibly wait.

Cosme doesn’t overplan your vacation. You can spend the day moving between the beach and the pool, then wander into Naoussa for shopping, people-watching, and very good dinners. Or you can stay put, book a spa treatment, order another coffee, and congratulate yourself on not doing too much. Either approach is correct.

The Highlight Reel

  • The Arrival: Sun, sea air, and that instant vacation feeling where your shoulders drop without being asked.

  • The Setting: Right on the water and close enough to Naoussa that you don’t need to strategize dinner.

  • The Standout: The half-moon pool. Photogenic, social, and extremely persuasive.

  • The Details: Meandering paths, a calming spa, and a restaurant by Greek chef Yiannis Kioroglou that knows when to stop talking and let the food speak.

Why We Love It

  • The Energy: Social without being loud. Fun without being chaotic.

  • The Design: Soft, thoughtful, and perfectly at ease with itself.

  • The Location: Beach days and town nights, no compromises required.

Ideal For

Couples who want beach time and buzzy evenings. Friends traveling together who like a little movement and mood. Families with older kids who enjoy freedom, swimming, and independence.

Mini Edit

Best for school-aged kids and teens. Easy beach access, space to roam, and proximity to town make it feel natural rather than programmed.

Sebastian Luxe Perks When we book your stay at Cosme through our Marriott STARS or Virtuoso partnership, you receive the following benefits at no additional cost:

  • Daily Breakfast: Complimentary full breakfast for two guests per bedroom.

  • Property Credit: A $100 USD equivalent resort credit to be used during your stay.

  • Room Upgrade: Priority upgrade consideration upon arrival, subject to availability.

  • VIP Welcome: Personalized welcome amenity and note.

  • Extended Benefits: Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

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The Edit

Kate Van Dell

Kate Van Dell is a travel advisor and writer and the founder of Sebastian Luxe Travel, specializing in wellness travel, ski trips, and private villas, with an expertise in hotels and resorts. With extensive travel experience splitting her time between the Netherlands and the East Coast, she brings a holistic travel lens and a calm, detail-oriented approach shaped by her background as a former ER nurse. Her work is backed by verified five-star reviews on Fora, and she is a Virtuoso-affiliated advisor.

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