Projected Opening 2026

Welcome to Varko Bay

Varko Bay will be Banyan Tree’s first ultra-luxury resort in Europe.

Varko, a picturesque coastal settlement in Western Greece, located in the Ionian Region and facing the Islands of Lefkada, Meganisi and Scorpio. Renowned for unspoilt scenery and secluded beaches and only 25 minutes from Aktio International Airport.

The approximately 180,000 sqm of land, including the ridged peninsula, with 1.9 km costal frontage and sandy beaches will guarantee spectacular panoramic views.
Designed by Greek international award winning architects, the resort will comprise hotel villas, branded residences, spa and wellness centre and a private marina.
The stunning design has been made with the highest respect to nature and environment and is aimed to be the first LEED Gold resort in Greece.

Experience

Embrace the restorative powers of Varko Bay, a divine and secluded sanctuary of mindful luxury in harmony with nature.

A place to experience the warm fragrance of sea pines and olive groves, the sunlight glinting off the lapping turquoise of soft Ionian waters whilst the sky above shifts in endless entertainment.

Varko Bay offers holistic revitalization of both emotion and spirit that begins with the sensitive enhancement of this striking Mediterranean location. A perfect fit for Banyan Tree’s ultra-luxury brand DNA, which focuses on
‘Embracing the Environment and Empowering People’.

A place to stand still.

The Hotel

The main building of the hotel is centrally located between the Spa and Garden villas and those of the peninsular. Hewn directly into the rock, it appears to…

Spa & Wellness

Just as myths are an important part of Greek history, so too is the Spa at the Banyan Tree Varko Bay resort. Here both physical and mental wellbeing…

Gastronomic experience

Our mission is to make food & beverage the heart and soul of our hotel by thinking like restauranteurs and delivering a food & beverage experience that is…

Marina

The Marina will be a night and day experience with exceptional design, facilities and its own sandy beach. The marina in Varko Bay will be a luxurious yet…

Branded Residences

Located on the freehold section of the land, the Banyan Tree Branded Residences will be situated on spacious seafront plots with private access to the sea and pontoon…

Sustainability

connection to earth

Sustainability plays a key role in Varko Bay’s design philosophy. The strategies adopted are designed to significantly reduce the environmental impact and revolve around reducing energy and water consumption and using eco-friendly/low emission materials that will be locally sourced.

Robust environmental credentials are in place to ensure that Banyan Tree Varko Bay will become the first Greek resort to achieve LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council, the blue riband of sustainable construction.

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