THE MYTH & THE HOTEL

The Myth

Thermisia, a place at the edge of Argolida, takes its name from Thermasia Demeter, the goddess worshipped in the area since antiquity. Thermasia means “warm land,” and also a fertile, early land for agricultural cultivation. On this land, beside the waters of the Saronic Gulf, the myth of Makis Inn Resort was born.

On the most beautiful beach of Thermisia, Makis was born. A charismatic and hospitable man, deeply connected to his land. A man of companionship, music, celebration, and laughter, who knew how to win people over simply and genuinely.

Makis called this beach “the Heart of Thermisia”. Legend says that in the clear and warm waters in front of today’s hotel were the baths of the Goddess. According to recent archaeological data and indications currently under scientific evaluation, the Temple of Thermasia Demeter is identified in the marine area directly in front of Makis Inn Resort. Research continues and is expected to shed light on an important chapter of the area’s history.

“I want the heart of Thermisia to start beating,” he used to say to his children.

He planted pine trees along the shoreline, symbols of eternal life. He planted thousands of olive and pomegranate trees, symbols of strength, wisdom, and fertility. He gave life to a place that until then had been silent.

Since 2004, the “Heart of Thermisia” has been beating within a multifaceted hospitality space, completed by his wife Nelli and their children. Makis Inn Resort, as it was honorably named, continues to operate today in memory of its inspired husband and father.

The Hotel

Makis Inn Resort is an authentic seaside hospitality retreat in Thermisia, Ermionida, designed to coexist with the landscape, the sea, and the history of the area. Within an estate of olive groves, pomegranate trees, pines, and eucalyptus, the residences blend discreetly into the natural environment, overlooking the Saronic Gulf, with views toward Hydra, Dokos, and Spetses.

Its philosophy is rooted in genuine Greek hospitality, calmness, and human connection. Daily life unfolds without rush: breakfast by the sea, moments of relaxation on the beach, flavors from local products, afternoons with a view, and evenings that recall summer as it once was.