Surrounded by lush green mountains and Mediterranean gardens dotted with olive tree groves, Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa opens June 15.

Greece has officially reopened to U.S. travelers, and perched atop a hilltop overlooking the Ionian sea in Corfu, Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa will open its palatial doors this month, just in time for the summer travel season.

The first flagship property to open in Europe by luxury Asian hospitality group Banyan Tree, Angsana opens on June 15th and will offer guests a collection of 159 rooms and suites as well as 37 pool villas. 

“After a challenging year for the travel industry, we are grateful and excited for the grand opening of the first Banyan Tree in Europe with the addition of Angsana Corfu,” Sergio Serra, AVP and Regional Director of Sales & Marketing for The Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa at Banyan Tree Group said. 

Boasting 360-degree views over the turquoise waters of Benitses Bay, the hotel’s gorgeous grounds are surrounded by nothing but lush green mountainous landscapes, Mediterranean gardens and olive tree groves.

Each of the 37 pool villas are meant to evoke the feeling of an authentic, and private Corfu home with outdoor pavilions, terracotta rooftops and private pools. 

A seven-mile drive from the town of Corfu and within close proximity to historic sites including Achilleion Palace, the hotel will also offer four signature restaurants and seven bars along with outdoor terraces overlooking a panorama of sea views and the Corfu countryside. 

“Corfu in the Ionian Islands is an ideal destination for us to open our newest sanctuary, given its onus on environmentalism, wellness and an incredibly vibrant local culture,” Sergio Serra said. 

Among the luxury resort’s three main dining venues, Botrini’s is being helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Ettore Botrini and will serve as the properties Greek fine-dining concept.

Additional dining outlets will include a trendy Asian fusion restaurant called Koh, an all-day restaurant called Ruen Romasai and Sofrito, a contemporary tavern with a wide selection of Greek favorites including fresh fish and locally sourced wine. 

Among one of the resorts most luxurious amenities, Angsana Spa will serve as a  wellness sanctuary for guests. With eleven treatment rooms overlooking the bay as well as an indoor pool area and juice bar, the spa will truly be an oasis for guests’ mind, body and the soul. 

While the spa, which will fuse sustainable as well as local and natural ingredients that are unique to the Greek islands, its signature Banyan Tree origins have been integrated to create the ultimate sense of harmony and balance of an East meets West experience.

Other amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, a second indoor heated pool, an array of water sport activities, an outdoor yoga pavilion and a state-of-the-art gym with the option of curated personal fitness regimes hand-designed for each guest.  

Considered an “experience-driven” luxury retreat, Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa will host an array of activities both on and off property for people of all ages. Banyan Tree’s signature Rangers’ Club will serve as a dedicated space for kids along with endless activities hosted by professional educators and entertainers.

For guests looking to get out an explore Corfu, from day trip’s to local sites on the island like Achilleion Palace to a visit to an organic olive farm, there’s no shortage of activities to choose from.

“At Angsana Corfu, we hope to bring the island of Corfu to life with curated experiences for every type of traveler,” Juan Carlos Cardona, General Manager of Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa said. “Whether it be a couple interested in going olive oil tasting, a family with young kids yearning to take a Skyrian pony ride, or groups wanting to go stand up paddle boarding at Korission Lake, it is our goal to connect visitors with the vivacious culture that is so unique to this Greek destination.”

Starting rates begin at $195 per night.