Myrtoa S.A., the owner of Montofoli Wine Estate was established in 1986 by Pavlos G. Karakostas, O.B.E. It is a small family run company active in hospitality and the production of wine. Four of five historical villas on the estate are for rent all year long. The boutique winery produces awarded dessert wines according to the method that wine was produced in Ancient Greece, 3000 years ago. The vineyard develops on 4 acres and is planted with four indigenous grape varieties. Guests can participate in the guided tours and learn every detail of the estate’s ancient history and present endeavors.

Montofoli Wine Estate, is a place where time simply stops. A member of the Historic Hotels of Europe,it has been inhabited by Hellenes, Venetian, Byzantine, Catalan, Franks, and Ottomans; each civilization has left its distinctive mark on the estate that you can see until today. It has been the center of non-stop activity since times BC, "Palaia Chora" (=the old town), blessed with running water, a land rich in nutrients and strong winds that protect from bacteria growing in its crops. During your stroll in our gardens you will meet many different kinds of citrus trees, lemons, oranges, bitter oranges, bergamot, tangerines, kumquat and the rare babylon grapefruit, brought from Egypt and planted here by the previous owner. You will find almond trees, apricots, apples, khaki fruit, figs, grapes and vines that produce our awarded dessert wine "Ktima Montofoli"! The four historical villas on the estate are unique in character, decoration and spirit. The Dovecote is built on the ruins of Roman baths (note the concave entrance) and was used to host the Pascha's stables during the Ottoman occupation. The ceilings are of Karystian slate and wooden beams and the floors are all in white marble. The Red House, built at the turn of last century (1900s) is a classical example of aristocratic Neoclassical architecture in Greece (note the high ceilings) and is decorated with Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Belle Epoque details. Villa Amfithea, the restored sheep stables is the most modern villa on the property with undisturbed views of the bay of Karystos and a large covered terrace. The Belvedere, set high on its terrace, is a classical example of Karystian architecture of the 1950s (when the new city plan of Karystos was drawn) and has a covered terrace and a veranda open to the evening skies. All four villas can house 4 people in comfort, are fully air-conditioned and have access to the shared pool, the Estate gardens and the vineyard. You will find free Wi-Fi inside and outdoors.

Karystos is a popular destination for visitors, who, at a very short distance from Athens, enjoy the beauty and unique natural atmosphere of an island of the Aegean with over 300 days of sunshine a year. The town of Karystos, which is at a 20 minutes walking distance from the Montofoli Estate offers a variety of opportunities for leisure: excellent Greek food in the local tavernas, sophisticated modern cuisine in posh, elegant, new-style restaurants, numerous cozy cafes with local delicacies, ‘informed’ bars and nightclubs, etc., in its extensive, dazzling coastline. You can enjoy hikes to the Castello Rosso, the Cippolino marble quarries, the sources at Panochori etc. The numerous beaches offer different settings, both organized and free. Due to its long history, Karystos also presents rich archaeological interest.