The Belvedere is born

In May 1995, Villa Stoupa, where Piero had played host to prominent personalities, was transformed into the family-owned Belvedere Hotel, an institution that would help shape the history of Mykonos. A pool was added to the villa, along with communal areas and additional rooms, rented by the day. The Belvedere benefited greatly from the pervasive hippie movement, fostering a carefree lifestyle. The swimming pool took pride of place, feeding into the social ecosystem of the hotel, as many guests preferred to lounge by the pool, rather than spend a day at the beach.