About us

BlueVillas | The Luxury Concept

A distinguished Greek hospitality company specializing in luxury villa management and personalized on-site operations.

Our journey began in 2011 when Christos Gkekas, inspired by a vacation in Mykonos, envisioned a villa collection that captures the essence of Greece's three blues: the serene cerulean of a pool, the deep blue of the sea, and the vast sky blue.

Starting with just 12 villas, we've since grown to manage more than 600 meticulously selected luxury properties across 20+ Greek destinations, including Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Antiparos, and Crete. Each villa in our collection exemplifies our commitment to the three blues, featuring private pools, stunning sea views, and unobstructed sky vistas. Properties that don't meet those standards, simply don't make the cut.

Our dedication to excellence has established BlueVillas as a leading agency in the luxury travel industry. We have developed a sophisticated quality verification program that categorizes our villas into three distinct levels: the Prime collection, comparable to 4-star properties; the Signature collection, our flagship, featuring 5-star standards; and our recent Signature Oasis collection, a handpicked selection of no more than 40 ultra-luxury villas across Greece.

Each villa level is complemented by exclusive BlueVillas amenities. From personal dedicated concierge and butler services to seamless transfers and a warm welcome with champagne and local delicacies, we ensure our guests receive the utmost care and attention. Our exceptional villa collection and services have garnered international recognition, earning us nine World Luxury Hotel Awards for Best Luxury Serviced Villas from 2016 to 2024, and two Regional Winner titles.

In our partnerships, we maintain the same selective approach, collaborating exclusively with those who share our passion for excellence. By partnering with globally renowned travel agencies, designers, and networks, we elevate our guests' experiences to new heights. Proudly affiliated with the Serandipians and J. MAK Hospitality networks, we guarantee genuine luxury, personalized planning, and the finest properties in Greece.

At BlueVillas, we believe a great property is just the beginning of a remarkable journey. Kick off your shoes, unwind, and trust us with the rest!

Our Values

Quality and Expertise

We believe that the essence of a luxury vacation lies in seamlessly matching the villa's quality with the services provided. Drawing on our extensive expertise, we have defined over 150 criteria each villa must meet or exceed to join our collection. We strive for perfection, just like our clients!

Passion and Determination

Our luxury concept is built around our guests, ensuring every complex decision is effortlessly managed for them. We approach our work with enthusiasm and professionalism, while we strive to deliver each guest the vacation of a lifetime.

Exclusivity and Personalization

BlueVillas goes beyond villa selection. We walk alongside our guests, to make their unique summer vision a reality. Our services cater to the mood, style, taste, and specific needs of each traveler. Lifestyle management is our specialty, and our dedicated concierge team promises to deliver a uniquely curated luxury adventure.

Performance and Responsibility

In the ever-evolving world of the travel industry, we understand that modern travelers seek experiences beyond the ordinary. We value the privacy of our cherished guests, ensuring every service is conducted with strict confidentiality. Our core values of integrity, responsibility, and respect drive us toward continual excellence.

Our Vision

Set the standard for luxury vacation properties in Greece.

Our vision at BlueVillas is to deliver a top-tier luxury vacation experience, combining impeccable villa accommodations with tailored services that provide pure comfort and a dash of style. We aspire to set the standard for luxury vacation properties in Greece, promoting a culture of respect, teamwork, trust, and a unified vision.

To pursue our passion and advance our vision, the BlueVillas family is committed to continuous improvement in service delivery. Our teams collaborate closely, sharing ideas and innovating new approaches. We conduct training programs for our staff and the broader hospitality community, sharing acquired knowledge and experience. All BlueVillas team members participate in our Continuous Improvement Project, engaging in internal and external training, courses, and workshops. We recognize ourselves as a work-in-progress, driven by our vision, passion, and determination to evolve and enhance our company.

Meet the Blue Team

Our multi-lingual team, hailing from various backgrounds, brings together valuable expertise in concierge, finance, marketing, branding, and hospitality.

Christos Gkekas

CEO & Founder

Born and raised in Athens, Greece, Christos Gkekas holds a diploma in Mechanical Engineering. However, from an early age, Christos dedicated his summers to working in the family hotel in Northern Greece. After some years of gaining valuable experience in 5-star luxury hotels on Mykonos and later as a sales executive in luxury travel agencies, Christos came up with the idea of BlueVillas. Knowing he had to put his knowledge and expertise to full use, in 2011 BlueVillas was born! Initially, the company started with only 12 villas in Santorini. The next year saw 8 more added in Santorini and 10 in Mykonos. Although BlueVillas first started offering only accommodation, soon Christos’ passion and drive for excellence led him to understand that bespoke and personal service is vitally important in the luxury hospitality industry. Thus, the development of a dedicated, well-trained, and on-site BlueVillas concierge team on each island was successfully established. Christos has seen the company undergo many changes as it grows, but his dedication and professionalism in the luxury travel industry remains a constant, his bright out-going personality and his authenticity, means BlueVillas is firmly on the map and going places!

Eugenia Pereira

Partnerships Director | Villa Consultant

Born in Venezuela, Eugenia Pereira Bastidas is a well-travelled professional with extensive experience in the tourism industry. Eugenia started working in travel when she was only 19 and has since grown to be the accomplished executive she is today. She speaks 4 languages – English, Spanish, French, and Greek – and holds a master’s degree from Edinburgh Business School, UK. Drawn to all that is good in life, she understands luxury and experiential travel, and cross-cultural relationships. Finally, settling on Athens as her base, BlueVillas were excited to employ her in the position of Partnerships Director | Villa Consultant. With her aura of sophistication and vibrant energy, Eugenia takes care of our most important clients. Customer-oriented with extensive knowledge of the luxury tourism market, as well as her experience as a travel agent are invaluable to her establishment of productive long-term relationships with our partners. Her out-going personality and her inimitable flair and style, naturally draw people to her, and when asked why she enjoys her job she said; ‘I love to see clients happy and enjoying life as much as I do.’

Christina Dedes

Reservations & Villa Manager

Born in the U.S.A. and later growing up in the beautiful town of Nafplio, Greece, Christina Dedes holds a truly international identity. Fully bi-lingual in Greek and English, as a teenager she worked as a receptionist at her family’s hotel. After completing her university studies, she followed her passion for helping those in need in her role as a licenced social worker for nearly a decade. On her return to the hospitality industry, BlueVillas was delighted to add her to the team; with her extensive hospitality industry experience and her generous, friendly nature she is now one of the most respected and long-standing members of the team. This multitasker is an accomplished villa consultant, and in the summer season she is a chief coordinator on Mykonos. Her organizational skills and ability to motivate her team are impressive to say the least! When asked what she loves most about working for BlueVillas, she answered, “Meeting new people and hearing their stories is fascinating. Having just a few minutes to gain their trust over the phone or having to ask the right questions through an email is a challenge I always accept. It’s worth it to see their expression when they walk into the villa that I helped them pick out: smiles all around!”

Katerina Mpountopoulou

Villa Consultant

Born and raised in Athens, she obtained her university degree in History and Archaeology from the University of Peloponnese. Subsequently, she pursued further education by enrolling in a Master's degree program specializing in Management and Economics in the Tourism industry at the University of Toulouse. Her journey in the hospitality sector began at the age of 20, starting from the reception team member and gradually ascending to the position of Front Office Manager within renowned hotel chains such as Intercontinental, Marriott, and Sofitel. Over the years, she accumulated valuable experience working as a villa and hotel manager across diverse locations, including Santorini, Mykonos, and Peloponnese. Throughout her career, she has developed a deep understanding of the travel industry, including the latest trends, destinations, and accommodations. She prides herself on her ability to anticipate the needs and preferences of clients, ensuring that every aspect of their trip is tailored to their desires.

Amanda Adorni

Concierge Operations & Business Development

Amanda Adorni comes from an English and Italian background; with a degree in English Literature, a master’s degree in Linguistics and she is fully bi-lingual in English and Italian. She has lived all over the world in places like New York, Mexico, London, Rome, and now Greece. Growing up working in her father’s restaurant, hospitality comes second nature to her. She is based full-time on Santorini & Paros and is an expert on all the islands have to offer, as well as being accomplished in writing and content development. BlueVillas hired her in the summer of 2016 as the concierge for Santorini, and with such a background, she soon became a valuable member of the team. Describing her experience as a BlueVillas concierge during the summer, she said, ‘It is a pleasure to share what I know about Santorini & Paros with BlueVillas guests so they can really discover the islands. It is nice they have a feeling of security while they are here, and I like playing a part in helping people have a holiday that will stay in their hearts forever.’

Ioanna Boumpoutsi

Luxury Travel Concierge | Villa Consultant

Ioanna's passion for hospitality extends across guest relations, reservations, and event management, specializing in bespoke villa consulting and premium concierge services. Born in Greece, she boasts an MSc in Medical Physics and certification in Adult Education, granting her a robust skill set in analytical thinking, organizational prowess, and interpersonal communication. Her love for languages was ignited in her youth, propelling her to master English, German, and Italian. Her sojourns in cosmopolitan cities abroad, such as Stockholm, London, Cairo, and Los Angeles, renowned hubs of luxury and high-end living, not only broadened her horizons, but also unearthed her natural talent for hospitality. These experiences have cultivated within her a profound understanding of global service dynamics. Today, she approaches luxury and high-end hospitality with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Witnessing the joy on a guest's face as they experience a tailored, unforgettable stay remains a deeply gratifying challenge fuelling her passion for creating unparalleled experiences.

Nina Alexopoulou

Luxury Travel Concierge

After living in England and Italy for the past 10 years, Nina returned to her hometown of Athens to pursue her long-standing passion for hospitality. Coming from a creative background she holds a Master’s Degree in Dance Performance and has an extensive experience as a freelance content writer for both the fashion and hospitality industries. She speaks Greek, English, Italian and beginner Japanese. She has worked as a Front Desk Agent and Concierge in prestigious hotels and resorts and enthusiastically joined the BlueVillas Concierge Team. She loves offering insider and personalized recommendations that make her guests feel like locals.

Alexandros Moiras

Graphic Designer / Product Development Dpt.

Coming from a Greek and German background, Alexandros was raised in Athens and had been guided by his passion for art and design his whole life. He has a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and speaks 3 languages: Greek, English, and Japanese. He worked as a store manager in the entertainment gaming industry for 5 years, where he acquired graphic design expertise and valuable experience in customer service. Fascinated by the world of luxury travel, the team was happy to welcome Alexandros on board and he is now a valued member of the BlueVillas team.