The Kinsterna Hotel is a Byzantine mansion located in Monemvasia, Peloponnese, which has been faithfully and meticulously restored with great respect for its long history. The fertile 25-acre estate contains centuries-old olive trees, mainly of the local “Athinolia” variety, numerous citrus trees, and an orange grove producing the famous Monemvasia oranges. Fruit-bearing trees have been a feature of the estate since the early 19th century, and whenever individual trees die they are replaced by traditional native varieties.
Kinsterna’s owners have revived the traditional agricultural practices and occupations of the estate, creating a working model of sustainability that lies at the heart of their goal to make the estate as autonomous and self-sufficient as possible – as it was centuries ago. Drawing on its rich natural resources, the building’s long history and Monemvasia’s rugged character, it is a sanctuary for the senses in more ways than one.