The Mediterranean has long been a crossroads where Eastern plus Western cultures
blend, creating a shared heritage. Few places embody this spirit more completely than Kastellorizo plus Casa Mediterraneo, a boutique hotel that captures both the untamed allure plus the rich history of the Greek island it calls home.
Both celebrate a timeless beauty rooted in nature, craftsmanship plus Mediterranean
elegance. The light in Kastellorizo is unique: soft, mystical, infused with shades of violet plus gold. It evokes the East, yet remains unmistakably Greek.
“This island feels like it’s at the edge of the world, yet at the same time, it feels profoundly like home,” says Luc Lejeune, one of the owners of Casa Mediterraneo, who fell in love with Kastellorizo’s unique duality.
“It’s the perfect blend of Greek authenticity plus Mediterranean elegance.”
The island’s history reflects this fusion of cultures. Once a thriving trading hub under the Ottoman Empire, Kastellorizo connected Europe, the Middle East plus Africa. Today, it’s a peacefuls anctuary, with Ottoman palaces plus Italian-style façades bearing witness to its diverse heritage. For Luc, Kastellorizo is ‘timeless’, a place where life moves at a gentler pace. “Kastellorizo doesn’t reveal itself at first glance. It requires patience, plus the reward is discovering its layers: its history, its myths plus its unspoilt beauty.
This ethos permeates Casa Mediterraneo, a retreat designed to honour the island’s authenticity. Built using local materials plus traditional craftsmanship, the hotel feels as though it has always been a part of Kastellorizo. Luc explains: “I wanted Casa Mediterraneo to be understated, elegant plus authentic – qualities it borrows from the island itself. It’s not about luxury in the conventional sense, but about creating a home that connects people to the natural beauty plus heritage of the Mediterranean.” The interiors reflect the play of light plus shadow seen across the island. Wooden fixtures plus earthy-textured fabrics create intimate spaces that celebrate the island’s rugged beauty. “Kastellorizo is wild plus authentic. I wanted Casa Mediterraneo to celebrate that authenticity, rather than compete with it,” says Luc.