"One of the original hotels in Paros, the Yria—tucked away within a lush five-and-a-half acre estate—underwent a complete refurbishment in 2015 and allowed it to compete with Paros's newer additions. It is perhaps slightly more basic than other smart properties when it comes to guest room design, though what it lacks in originality here, it certainly makes up for outside. The large freshwater pool is dotted with a mix of elderly and fresh-leaved trees, potted shrubs, and grassy knolls, giving it a distinctly ‘Garden of Eden’ quality (sans alluring apple tree). Located just 100 yards from Parasporos Bay, a dip in the Aegean is always on the cards here, as is Cycladic charm in abundance. Address: Yria Boutique Hotel & Spa Paros, Parasporos Bay, Paros 844 00, Greece"