Grand Forest Metsovo

Perched in the Pindus Mountains at 1,350 meters, this family-owned luxury resort makes a quiet case for skipping the islands entirely. The restaurant is named for the local elevation and serves modern Greek cooking with mountain views that put the menu in context. The Aspen Wellness spa looks out over the same dramatic landscape. The Michelin Guide has it among its selected hotels, which in this corner of the Greek mainland feels like insider information.