Koukoumi Vegan Hotel – a 5-star award-winning hotel, is a project of the Kontiza family of Mykonos and its very existence was inspired by the traditional Myconian architecture and by the ideals of Kallos (Beauty), Philoxenia (hospitality) & Compassion not only towards animals but also to ourselves.
The vision of the family was to bring a breath of fresh air in hospitality, to show a more intimate side of the island, and promote a new life philosophy without harming animals, the environment, or ourselves, concerning the principles of authenticity, simplicity, and balance. The name of the Hotel “Koukoumi” in the Myconian dialect means a warm, snuggling place, protected from the wind. The driving force for seeding the routes of this peaceful sanctuary derives from the love of the Kontiza family for the island, the mixture of its natural beauty and uniqueness along with its breeze and crystal-clear waters. The vegan philosophy expresses what they feel for Mykonos: to enjoy life with respect towards nature, the animals, and to ourselves maintaining at the same time good health, wellness, and embracing simplicity in our lives. Born and raised in Ano Mera the family’s traditional house lies next to Koukoumi Vegan Boutique Hotel, as a reminder of their values, such as simplicity, fairness, and philoxenia, by which they were raised. The family’s memories at Mykonos Island have a taste of thyme and saltiness. These simple yet vivid images are the ones, the family wants to introduce to the world – a side of Mykonos that few have met. This is how Koukoumi came to life. And here the “wind blows differently” as the family states.
