Four Seasons Astir Palace Athens: Rianna reinvents Zolotas Beach

At the heart of the Athenian Riviera, the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens today, Thursday 18 June 2026, inaugurated a renewed vision for its iconic beach, Zolotas Beach. This intimate waterside haven transforms into an exclusive pop-up restaurant, the result of a unique collaboration with Athenian designer Rianna, founder of the luxury brand RIANNA + NINA. This project combines fashion, art, and gastronomy to offer a profound sensory experience, rooted in Greek heritage and Rianna’s childhood memories on this mythical peninsula.

The Four Seasons Astir Palace Athens, a benchmark address on the Athenian Riviera, continues to consolidate its reputation for bespoke experiences. The redesign of Zolotas Beach marks a significant step in this quest for excellence, offering a destination where luxury combines with cultural and personal authenticity. The hotel, renowned for its idyllic setting and impeccable service, thus ventures into sensory storytelling, inviting its guests on an intimate journey through the Greek art of living, magnified by the vision of a renowned designer.

An exceptional collaboration with Rianna

The transformation of Zolotas Beach is the result of a creative synergy with Rianna, an emblematic figure in luxury fashion through her brand RIANNA + NINA. Coming from a family of hoteliers, Rianna spent her formative summers at the legendary Astir Palace Hotel, a childhood cradled by the sun, the sea, and precious family rituals. These indelible memories · swimming at Zolotas beach, sharing long lunches under the Mediterranean light · form the backdrop of this new offering. In close collaboration with the hotel team, Rianna has successfully translated her emotional heritage into an immersive experience for guests, where every detail tells a story.

An exclusive waterside pop-up dining experience

From this Thursday, 18 June 2026, Zolotas private beach transforms into an open-air restaurant, operating exclusively from Thursday to Monday. Intimacy is the watchword of this venue, as it welcomes only 20 to 30 guests each evening. This exclusivity guarantees a privileged atmosphere, ideal for sunset dinners on the Athenian Riviera. The dining concept focuses on wood-fired cuisine, evoking timeless Greek traditions and Rianna’s precious memories linked to summers spent on the Astir peninsula.

Greek Flavours: The Taste of Childhood Reimagined

At the heart of this culinary experience, Chef Thodoris Papanikolaou has crafted a selection of à la carte dishes, highlighting carefully selected ingredients cooked on an open-flame parrilla. The menu is a true gastronomic odyssey, punctuated by dishes inspired by Rianna’s childhood stories and flavours. Among the must-tries, the charcoal-grilled Pita, garnished with sea salt, fresh oregano, and a touch of tarama, represents for Rianna «the way to start any true Greek gathering». The N-Tacos, playful and generous with tomatoes, celebrate the vibrant abundance of seasonal produce, while the Lamb Kontosouvli is a direct homage to childhood holidays spent with her grandmother. Kakavia, the traditional fisherman’s soup, is the «emotional highlight» of the menu, a dish prepared during Rianna’s childhood by a beloved tavern owner, only when the catch was exceptional. Desserts are not overlooked: Ravani, a Sunday classic in Rianna’s family, is reinterpreted for Four Seasons guests with roasted pineapple and coconut ice cream. The wine list favours Mediterranean regions, with lively and expressive terroir wines, perfect to accompany grilled flavours. Refreshing cocktails, meanwhile, incorporate local herbs, citrus fruits, and subtle smoky notes, enhancing the vivid sunsets of the Riviera.

The Art of Mediterranean Living in Detail

The distinctive ambiance of Zolotas Beach is enriched by bespoke textiles and decorative details, created exclusively for the hotel by Rianna. The internationally renowned RIANNA + NINA brand is celebrated for its expressive and narrative approach to textile design. In collaboration with the hotel team, Rianna has designed a space that harmoniously combines nostalgia and modernity. Blue and white stripes, hand-drawn motifs, and vibrant Mediterranean patterns create a setting that is both playful and refined for sunset aperitifs and intimate seaside dinners. Every iconic splash of colour and every characteristic detail in the cushions, curtains, vintage rugs, and artisanal tableware celebrates Rianna’s Greek craftsmanship and deepens guests’ connection with the destination.

Extend the Experience: The Boutique and RIANNA + NINA Creations

For those wishing to take home a fragment of this refined Greek experience, the hotel’s spa offers a selection of exclusive items signed by Rianna. These creations, designed specifically for the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, include beach towels, placemats, and bespoke tableware. Adorned with vibrant colours and enchanting patterns, these objects allow guests to take home their own piece of Greek craftsmanship, thus extending the memory of an exceptional stay on the Athenian Riviera.

« We are delighted to work with Rianna to bring her precious memories of the Athenian Riviera to life. From the menu to the design, every element is a tribute to Greek culture · colourful, expressive, and crafted with precision, passion, and love. »

Our Perspective on this Alliance

The collaboration between the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens and Rianna for Zolotas Beach perfectly aligns with a fundamental trend in luxury hospitality: that of hyper-personalisation and cultural immersion through authentic narratives. Far from a simple renovation, it is a true curation of an experience, where design, gastronomy, and personal history converge to create a unique offering. By entrusting this reinvention to a local personality whose childhood is intrinsically linked to the place, the Four Seasons imbues it with a rare soul and depth, transforming a meal into a sensory and emotional journey. This approach not only strengthens the resort’s appeal but also positions the Athenian Riviera as a premier destination, capable of offering luxurious, intimate, and culturally rich experiences.

Practical Information about Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

• Address: Apollonos 40, Vouliagmeni 166 71, Greece
• Phone: +30 21 0890 1000
• Official Website: fourseasons.com/athens
• Reservations (Zolotas Beach Pop-Up): diningreservations.athens@fourseasons.com